KYODO says Japan is seeking a late-September meeting between Sanae Takaichi and Trump.

Fulaite told investors at its 1H26 results briefing PV glass prices have remained depressed since July 2026, so improvement in gross margin has been limited and the recovery is still in progress. Its Vietnam operation saw profitability compress in 1H26 amid rising local costs; Vietnam capacity stands at 2,000 t/day and the company says it will tighten cost controls and boost operating efficiency to steady profitability gains.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said the conflict with Russia could continue through the winter.