Japan-India Summit Momentum: PM Sanae Takaichi wrapped up a “memorable” India visit, with Japan and India using the 16th annual summit to push a wide agenda on AI, economic security, defence co-development, energy resilience, and critical minerals, plus a roadmap aimed at supply-chain strength and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Rail & Mobility Deal: Japan backed India’s push for commercial operations on priority Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail sections by 2027, and invited Japanese firms into future high-speed corridors, including a next-gen mobility partnership. Yen Watch: Japan’s finance minister reiterated readiness to act on FX intervention, while the yen steadied after softer U.S. jobs data; markets stayed nervous about intervention risk. Energy Security: Eneos said it has stabilized crude procurement through September by diversifying away from Middle East disruption routes. Green Fuel Push: ACME and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical agreed a $1bn green methanol supply deal for shipping. Japan Domestic Social Policy: A Tokyo hospital reported its baby hatch took in 20 infants in the first year, alongside confidential births. Safety & Consumer Trends: A bear-spray mishap in a Nagoya post office injured five, highlighting rising demand for deterrents. Wages & Labour: Rengo’s wage talks ended with average pay gains of 5.01%.