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