Japanese refiner Eneos Holdings Inc. agreed to purchase some of Chevron Corp.’s refining and retail assets across the Asia-Pacific for $2.17 billion in cash, significantly expanding its footprint across the region.

Japanese trading house Sojitz Corp. is looking to Southeast Asia and other regions as new potential sources of rare earths outside Australia, as it aims to boost output and diversify its supply chain of the highly sought-after materials.

Japan’s big five trading houses are set to benefit from war-related supply disruptions this year, with higher energy and metals prices driving stronger earnings.

China’s exports of rare-earth magnets and materials to Japan fell sharply in March, as souring relations between the Asian nations heighten concerns about a potential supply squeeze.

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said it would need to scrutinize details of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its vessels to test the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd., one of the world’s largest shipping companies, said it would need to scrutinize details of a US-Iran ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its vessels to test the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan’s cities and villages are starting to experience fuel shortages affecting everything from public transport to farming, as disruptions from the Iran war seep deeper into daily life.

Japan will sell oil from its national reserves at prices based on levels before the start of the Middle East war, according to the country’s trade minister.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.’s shares spiked after winning a commitment from Japan to pay guaranteed long-term prices for the critical materials, the latest sign of the enduring impact of China’s supply squeeze.

Lynas Rare Earths Ltd.’s shares spiked after winning a commitment from Japan to pay guaranteed long-term prices for the critical materials, the latest sign of the enduring impact of China’s supply squeeze.

A breakthrough at the plant devastated in 2011 is testing a new approach to shutting down atomic reactors.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al Jaber met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Thursday as the war in the Middle East chokes energy flows to Asia.

Japanese shipping companies have suspended operations in the Persian Gulf as the military conflict in Iran escalates.

Japan’s reliance on China for rare earths increased last month, despite a reduction in volumes purchased from the world’s dominant producer.

Japan’s reliance on China for rare earths increased last month, despite a reduction in volumes purchased from the world’s dominant producer.

Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. restarted a reactor at the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, after an issue last month delayed the process.

Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. restarted a reactor at the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, after an issue last month delayed the process.

Japan is accelerating a decade-old plan to extract rare earths from the deep seabed, an ambitious initiative given extra impetus by the country’s drive to cut reliance on Chinese supply.

Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to buy Aethon Energy Management LLC’s US gas and pipeline assets for $5.2 billion, the biggest purchase by a Japanese company in the American shale sector.

The energy trading arm of Sumitomo Corp. is considering setting up an LNG desk in Singapore, the latest move by the Japanese company to strengthen its foothold in the seaborne market for the fuel.