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March 20, 2026
Japan, U.S. Eye Multilateral Trade Pact on Critical Minerals
Washington, March 19 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese and U.S. governments Thursday announced an action plan for a proposed multilateral trade agreement to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals.
(Update) Japan, Others Ready to Support Safe Passage thru Hormuz
London, March 19 (Jiji Press)--Leaders from Japan and six other countries on Thursday expressed their readiness to support safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed.
HEADLINES
- POLITICS
- Thai PM Anutin Re-Elected with Support from Party Backed by Ex-PM Thaksin
- ECONOMY
- BOJ Gov. Ueda Cites New Risk Scenario Stemming from Rising Crude Oil Prices
- SPORTS
- Soccer: Takehiro Tomiyasu Returns to Japan National Team after 1 Year, 9 Months
- OTHER
- Famed Mathematician Heisuke Hironaka, Who Won Fields Medal in 1970, Dies at 94
NATIONAL
- Japan, U.S. Eye Multilateral Trade Pact on Critical Minerals
- (Update) Japan, Others Ready to Support Safe Passage thru Hormuz
- (Update) Trump Urges Takaichi to Contribute to Free Navigation in Hormuz
- Trump Urges Takaichi to Contribute to Free Navigation in Hormuz
- Japan, European Nations Condemn Iran's Closure of Hormuz
BUSINESS
- Sharp to Promote Kawamura to President and CEO
- Soaring Oil Prices Seen Forcing 25 Pct of Transport Firms into Red
- Major Carriers to Launch "Japan Roaming" for Disasters
- Suzuki to Raise Indian Plant's Annual Capacity to 1 M. Units
- Average Condo Price in Chiba Tops 100 M. Yen for 1st Time
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