CHINA NEA: MARCH ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION 859.5 BILLION KWH, UP 3.5% Y/Y. Q1 TOTAL 2.5141 TRILLION KWH, UP 5.2% Y/Y

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval ratings remain high by historical standards despite a slight decline as voters assess her response to the Iran war. Weekend polls showed support ranging from 53% to 70%, including ANN at 62%, FNN at 70%, Mainichi at 53%, Asahi at 64%, and Yomiuri at 66%. Mainichi and Yomiuri both reported 5-point drops, with sharper declines among those aged 60 and above. Six months into office, the Iran conflict and strained China relations are weighing on her economic agenda focused on investment and inflation relief.

馬來西亞經濟部長：儘管面臨通脹風險，仍對2026年增長前景持樂觀態度。