Daily brief
Japan's ruling party has approved a proposal to expand arms exports, while a senior party official plans to create a new body to tighten economic security. The government is also looking to establish defense partnerships with European industries.
Japan's Fair Trade Commission raided Microsoft's offices in Tokyo as part of an investigation.
The U.S. military will be exempt from contributing to PFAS pollution mediation costs at its bases in Japan under a new bilateral agreement.
Japan has postponed a decision on whether to join a proposed 'Board of Peace' initiative from President Donald Trump.