Japan's Deep-Sea Rare Earth Extraction Faces Commercial Reality Check
Successful recovery of yttrium and dysprosium from Pacific seabed deposits highlights technical progress but underscores cost barriers to reducing China dependence
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Successful recovery of yttrium and dysprosium from Pacific seabed deposits highlights technical progress but underscores cost barriers to reducing China dependence

Shell's exit from the Abadi field cleared the way for Inpex, Pertamina, and Petronas to build a regional supply corridor independent of Western majors.

Washington targets Asia-Pacific economies with up to 12.5 percent duties effective immediately, citing inadequate import controls on goods linked to coerced labor

Import costs surged 25.4% in June as currency depreciation and Middle East war compound energy supply pressures

Bangkok regulator introduces TISA program allowing annual allocations up to $17,800 in equities and bonds as elderly population surpasses youth for first time

Tokyo Stock Exchange and FSA roll out updated code aimed at strengthening board oversight and shareholder engagement across Japanese equity markets

Revised legislation targets seedling theft as unauthorized Shine Muscat exports cost the country over $100 million annually

Authorities investigate suspected collusion that may have inflated equipment costs across the convenience store chain's network