On September 14, 2026, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa met with IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol. Minister Akazawa explained the “Power Asia” and “Power GX” initiatives in response...
On September 1, Vice Minister Yamada held talks in Bahrain with government officials on energy security, economic and energy transition, sustainable growth, and economic diversification, and...
The Bank of Japan announced that the Financial Stability Board (FSB) had published on its website on August 31 a letter issued in the chair’s name in connection with the G20 Finance Ministers and...
The July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices projects that Japan’s economy will continue growing moderately in fiscal 2026, although at a slowing pace, as higher crude oil prices resulting...
The Cabinet Office judged that Japan’s economy was gradually recovering in July 2026, while the impact of the situation in the Middle East required close monitoring. Personal consumption, capital...
Following the escalation of tensions in the Middle East at the end of February 2026, international prices for crude oil and related commodities rose, pushing up import and corporate prices. The...
At a July 10, 2026 press conference, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Kaneko explained five statutory white papers approved by the Cabinet, logisticsefficiency survey findings,...
Following the United States and Israel's attack on Iran and the ensuing retaliation at the end of February 2026, transit through the Strait of Hormuz was severely restricted, disrupting energy...
Even after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum, the recovery in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains limited, and the outlook for the Middle East is uncertain. The IMF and OECD...
In the global economy during the first half of 2026, rising energy prices and inflation caused by developments in the Middle East weighed on households and business activity, while strong AIrelated...
Following the USIsraeli attack on Iran and Iran's retaliatory attack at the end of February 2026, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz became difficult, constraining energy production and exports...
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Sato was asked for views on the situation in the Middle East, crude oil prices, yen depreciation, prices, and monetary policy at a press conference on June 30, 2026,...
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's “OneStop Portal for Middle East Measures” is a page that consolidates government responses and requests, as well as information from related...
Malaysia's nonoil product exports achieved remarkable growth of 17.8% yearonyear in the second quarter, reflecting the country's diversification strategy and strengthening global market position....
Middle East and Africa Economic Trends JETRO published a business brief on September 11, 2025, regarding the investment environment and energy policies of the Middle East and Africa regions. The...
Israel carried out an attack targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, the capital of Qatar, on September 9. In response to this situation, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong...
Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ogushi met with Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat on September 4 and attended the JIIN (JapanIsrael Innovation Network) General...
Trump's Final Warning to Hamas U.S. President Donald Trump revealed on September 5 that he was engaged in "very deep negotiations" with Hamas for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. Of...