Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei reports. The mission signals Tokyo's push to diversify critical mineral supply chains amid growing demand for resources used in advanced technologies.

China restricts critical mineral shipments to Japan, hurting firms and prompting calls for PM Sanae Takaichi to seek diplomatic off-ramp with Beijing

China is choking shipments of some critical minerals to Japan, a slowdown that’s hurting companies and prompting calls for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to find a diplomatic off-ramp with Beijing

Mexico seeks 16-year USMCA extension at July 1 trilateral meeting

Mexico will formally propose a 16-year extension of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) at a virtual trilateral meeting on July 1, with President Claudia Sheinbaum set to sign the request, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said.

EU's new levy on Chinese online imports takes effect next week, raising consumer shopping costs and adding another layer of trade friction between the two economies

EU consumers will face higher online shopping costs next week when a new levy primarily targeting China takes effect, adding a layer of trade friction between the two economies.

Tencent in talks to exit Japanese game studio investments including Marvelous amid global portfolio review, sources say

Tencent is negotiating exits from several game studio investments in Japan, including Tokyo-traded Marvelous, as part of a reassessment of its global portfolio, according to people with knowledge of the matter.