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Japan and Britain, the world's fourth and sixth largest economies, pledged to promote free and open international trade at their first "two-plus-two" dialogue on the economy, held in Tokyo amid growing concern about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats. The ministers also confirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration on WTO reforms and supporting the clean energy transition in developing countries.

Defense ministers from Japan and the United States will attend a memorial service together on Iwo Jima for the first time, marking 80 years since the end of World War II and symbolizing the strength of the two nations' alliance. The event underscores the transformation of the relationship between the former adversaries, who now stand together as cornerstones of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region.

Researchers at Chiba University's Research Center for Space Agriculture and Horticulture are developing efficient and sustainable methods for growing crops on the moon, aiming to establish a space farm by the 2040s. Their work not only paves the way for future lunar settlements but also holds potential for improving agricultural practices on Earth.

Japan's new supercomputer, ABCI 3.0, designed for AI development, began operation on January 20th, 2023. This powerful machine, boasting seven times the AI computing capacity of its predecessor, aims to accelerate AI research and development in Japan, making it accessible to universities, research institutes, and startups.

Nissan has appointed Ivan Espinosa as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Espinosa, who has extensive experience in product planning and development, will take over from Makoto Uchida, who is stepping down after facing pressure due to declining earnings and the collapse of merger talks with Honda.