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US-Japan economic relations

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economic14 Oct 2026

Japan Airlines orders up to 26 Embraer jets for regional arm

Japan Airlines announced an order for up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for its regional unit, J-Air, consisting of 16 firm orders and 10 options. The new fleet will replace J-Air's current inventory of first-generation E170 and E190 jets, with deliveries scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2029. This procurement follows a similar expansion by rival carrier ANA, which previously increased its firm order for E2 jets to 23 aircraft earlier in 2025.

economic14 Oct 2026

Japan to invest up to $21 billion in two US GlobalFoundries chip factories

Japan committed to invest up to $21 billion in two chip factories in New York to be operated by GlobalFoundries, as part of a larger $550 billion investment deal between the U.S. and Japan. This arrangement, which also involved the U.S. lowering tariffs on Japanese imports from at least 25% to 15%, resulted in the U.S. government acquiring a 4% stake in GlobalFoundries, bringing its total ownership to approximately 7%. The new facilities are intended to prioritize U.S. and Japanese customers, with Renesas Electronics and Apple already identified as initial clients. Capital investment from Japan is expected to support Japanese chip-manufacturing toolmakers, such as Tokyo Electron, as well as U.S. rivals within the supply chain.

economic14 Oct 2026

British elite schools to expand into Japanese regions

Prestigious British schools expanded into Japanese regions, including the establishment of Harrow International School Appi Japan in Hachimantai, Iwate prefecture. These institutions utilized Japan as an educational hub to attract students from across Asia, such as students from Taiwan and Japan. This expansion occurred as Japan faced a declining domestic population, prompting schools to seek international enrollment to sustain operations.

economic13 Oct 2026

Japan's Omron to acquire US-based OnLogic for $630 million

Japanese electronics manufacturer Omron announced an agreement to acquire the U.S.-based industrial computer company OnLogic for approximately 100 billion yen ($630.5 million). The transaction was scheduled to be completed as early as January. The acquisition was driven by Omron's objective to expand its sales of industrial control equipment within the Americas.

economic12 Oct 2026

South Korea's HiteJinro to manufacture Kirin beer domestically

South Korean liquor company HiteJinro announced on Monday that it would begin domestic production of the Kirin Brewery flagship beer, Ichiban Shibori. This agreement marked the first time a company in Asia without capital ties to the Japanese brewer received a license for its production technology. HiteJinro planned to manufacture the beer at its brewery located in southwestern South Korea.

economic10 Oct 2026

French defense contractor Thales to open Japan maintenance base

French defense firm Thales decided to establish a maintenance and operational support base in Japan. This expansion occurred alongside a partnership with Japan Steel Works, which planned to begin producing mortars in the country starting next year. The move underscored an increasing trend of international cooperation in the aerospace and defense sector within Japan, including ongoing plans for a UK-Japan-Italy fighter design center and interest from Turkish arms groups in local defense ties.

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