Kioxia plans average annual R&D spending of 230 bln yen and average annual capital expenditure of 470 bln yen in fiscal 2026-28.

Crimean regional leader said President Putin has personally taken charge of and is overseeing the peninsula's gasoline shortage, and urged residents to remain patient and calm.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi told Iranian President Pezeshkian in their third phone call that all vessels, regardless of nationality—including Japanese and other Asian ships—should be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz safely. She urged Iran to show maximum flexibility to reach a swift agreement and reiterated that de‑escalation through dialogue is essential. Japan, with limited domestic energy resources, is highly dependent on Middle East oil; prolonged regional disruption would raise downside risk to Japan’s economy and energy security.