Mitsubishi Corporation

Mitsubishi Corp. acquired Aethon Energy Management’s Haynesville Shale assets for $7.5 billion, expanding its natural gas operations in Louisiana and Texas. The deal includes 400,000 gas-producing acres and pipeline infrastructure, complementing Mitsubishi’s existing stake in the Cameron LNG terminal to secure low-cost gas supplies.

Mitsubishi acquired Aethon Energy's U.S. natural gas assets for $7.5 billion, becoming one of the largest U.S. natural gas producers. The deal strengthens Japan's investment in U.S. LNG production, particularly in the Haynesville Shale region, to meet rising demand from AI data centers and global energy markets.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing their role in Japan's 'remilitarization.' The move follows tensions sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about potential intervention in a China-Taiwan conflict and Japan's military expansion, including offensive weapons and missiles.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing Japan's 'remilitarization.' The controls prohibit dual-use item sales to 20 entities and require licenses for another 20, as tensions escalate over Japan's military expansion and statements on Taiwan.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing Japan's 'remilitarization' and deployment of offensive weapons. The move follows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments suggesting intervention if China uses military force against Taiwan, and Japan's recent missile deployments on remote islands.

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including 20 on a control list and 20 on a watch list, citing Japan's 'remilitarization' as the reason. The move follows rising tensions linked to Japan's military expansion, including deploying offensive weapons and revising defense policies, which China claims threaten regional stability.