Japanese PM Takaichi pledges support for regional industrial hubs and the government is to develop support plans for 17 strategic sectors

Japanese PM Takaichi's commitment to aid regional industrial hubs and focus on 17 strategic sectors signals a protective economic stance that may boost domestic industries, particularly in metals and manufacturing.

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This initiative could enhance Japan's competitiveness in global markets, affecting commodity demand and investment flows, thus influencing the markets, especially within the Asian and EU sessions.

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