Nikkei reports Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will seek ¥7.7 trillion in its FY2027 budget.

Wan Gang, honorary chairman of the China Association for Science and Technology, said viral claims that solid‑state batteries can deliver 10‑minute fast charging and 1,500 km range are an appealing ideal but not achievable now, and that solid‑state batteries could reach industrialization around 2030. He said he currently favors sodium‑ion batteries for commercial vehicles and high‑cold regions because of lower cost and stronger safety characteristics.

U.S. President Trump said he had a good conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Carney last night.