Daily brief
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son is positioning himself as a key intermediary, guiding Japanese corporate investments into the United States. This follows recent multi-billion dollar project announcements between the two nations. Separately, SoftBank is planning a massive $500 billion data center project in Ohio.
Iran says it is ready to allow Japanese-linked vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
A supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has raised fuel prices in Japan and China.
Japan's bullet train operator is shifting some trains to cargo services as passenger seats go unfilled.
Sony's PlayStation Network is experiencing widespread server issues, with PS5 users reporting outages.