WASHINGTON -- Japan's planned financing and investment in the U.S. has reached $109 billion, making it an outlier among the countries and regions that have reached trade agreements with U.S. President Donald Trump.

NEW DELHI -- India is set to hold important state polls next month, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hoping for crucial gains, as concerns grow over risks to the country's energy security due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran .

SINGAPORE -- Asia's leading ship-fueling hub, Singapore, is grappling with soaring oil prices and tightening supply triggered by the Middle East crisis, raising concerns over disruptions to regional marine logistics.

NONTHABURI, Thailand -- Pairuch Sudtoop lights his second cigarette in the space of a few minutes before being interrupted by the arrival of another body. He hurriedly directs his staff to take it out of the van and prepare it for storage.

TOKYO -- Air France has added capacity to meet increased demand for flights between Europe and Asia as war in the Middle East disrupts global flight paths, the carrier's CEO told Nikkei Asia.

BENGALURU -- Honda, fresh off a U-turn on electric vehicles due to a tougher North American market, is wrestling with slumping sales in India -- a "focus country" for the company amid the nation's robust growth in overall auto sales -- due to its limited product lineup.

TOKYO -- Mazda Motor is set to kick off production of its redesigned CX-5 for the domestic market next month as the midsize Japanese automaker tries to rev up sales.

SYDNEY -- New Zealand is continuing to weigh its options for replacing two navy frigates, with a statement this week hinting Japan could achieve another big win for its Mogami-class vessels.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Japan on Thursday announced three projects totaling up to $73 billion for Japan's second round of U.S. investment under last year's tariff deal, with a continued focus on energy, including next-generation nuclear reactors.