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Rare Earth Supply Push: Japan says it will run full-scale deep-sea rare-earth mining tests in February after recovering samples about 6 km down near Minamitori Island, detecting medium/heavy rare earths like yttrium, plus gadolinium and dysprosium—aimed at reducing dependence on China. Defense Bureau Overhaul: Japan plans a new defense ministry bureau to coordinate international cooperation and partner equipment transfers, reflecting a push to strengthen deterrence amid threats from North Korea, Russia and China. Forced-Labor Tariffs Ripple to Japan: The U.S. imposed 10%–12.5% forced-labor duties on 60 trading partners, including Japan, drawing objections over what partners call unfounded labor claims. Markets, Oil, and AI Jitters: Bond yields and stocks are under pressure as oil rebounds to around $100, reviving stagflation fears while investors worry about massive AI capex—hitting tech-heavy sentiment in Asia including Japan’s Nikkei. OpenAI Enterprise Agents (Japan Angle): OpenAI’s new “Presence” sells managed enterprise AI agents with engineers attached, shifting from self-serve licensing to guided deployments. Energy Transition Tech: Japan also continues to back clean-energy and grid tech themes, including offshore wind certification and broader distributed energy management growth.

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