Japanese PM Takaichi says 2026 can be a major turning point for Japan, adds Rapidus holds key to Japan's chip revival

Japanese PM Takaichi says will pursue economic growth relentlessly

Japan domestic auto sales excluding minicars rise 0.6% Y/Y in December, with Toyota (7203 JT)-branded vehicle sales in Japan increasing 3% Y/Y, Honda (7267 JT) Japan sales decline 5.9% Y/Y, while Nissan (7201 JT) Japan sales fell 20.5% Y/Y in December

Japanese PM Takaichi says 2026 can be a major turning point for Japan, adds Rapidus holds key to Japan's chip revival

Dutch Retail Sales YY* (Nov) 1.9% (Prev. 3.8%, Rev. 4.0%)

Former top Chevron executive is raising USD 2bln for Venezuelan oil projects as investors race to heed Trump’s call to pour “billions of dollars” into the country, according to FT