The Japan Petroleum Association reported that the country's oil refineries have reduced their operating rates to <strong>67.7%</strong> of their design capacity, marking the lowest level since June 2025. This decline is attributed to reduced supplies due to geopolitical tensions.
Microsoft has announced a significant investment of <strong>1.6 trillion yen</strong> (approximately <strong>$10 billion</strong>) in Japan from 2026 to 2029, aimed at enhancing AI infrastructure and cybersecurity collaboration with the Japanese government. This initiative includes training <strong>one million engineers and developers</strong> by 2030.
England's friendly match against Japan on April 1 will be without midfielder Jude Bellingham, as confirmed by coach Thomas Tuchel. The decision comes after Bellingham's recovery from a muscle injury.
Japanese police have opened a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of an Iranian citizen found in a government hospital in Toyakawa, Aichi Prefecture. The incident raises serious questions about the conditions leading to his death.
Microsoft has announced plans to invest <strong>$10 billion</strong> in Japan between <strong>2026 and 2029</strong> to develop AI infrastructure and enhance cybersecurity. This announcement was made during a visit by <strong>Brad Smith</strong>, Microsoft's president, to Japan.
A Japanese order for approximately <strong>400 Tomahawk missiles</strong> from the United States is facing significant delays due to pressures arising from the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. This situation has impacted the available stock of these missiles.