- The White House has announced that Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down. The move comes amid reports of misconduct.
- Exports of rare-earth magnets from China to Japan plunged by more than a quarter year-on-year last month, after Beijing tightened controls on dual-use materials.
- NHK has learned that arrangements are now being made for Japan’s Princess Aiko to make an official visit to Singapore later this year.