Nippon Steel said it would not be deterred by President Joe Biden’s decision last week to block its $15 billion bid for the storied U.S. steelmaker.

U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor filed twin lawsuits Monday to defend their $15 billion merger. President Biden issued an order on Friday to block the deal, citing national security concerns.

Nippon Steel and US Steel have expressed their disappointment over the US Government’s decision to block their proposed acquisition deal. The US adminstration blocked Nippon Steel’s $14.9bn (Y2.33trn) US Steel acquisition over national security concerns.

Ryo Yoshizawa, who broke into his neighbour’s home while drunk on December 30, has had his contract with Asahi Breweries terminated.

The Toyota Motor Corporation will invest $44.4 million in Japan-based Interstellar Technologies to help the private spaceflight firm develop rockets to launch satellites into Earth's orbit.

A Toyota research unit will invest in Japanese startup Interstellar Technologies (IST) to support mass production of its rockets, the world's biggest carmaker group said on Tuesday, expanding its foray into the space sector.

Toyota’s mobility subsidiary plans to make a $44.3 million investment into a Japanese rocket company, Interstellar Technologies, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Summerfest has announced the 20th act for its 2025 edition — acclaimed indie rocker Japanese Breakfast. Born Michelle Zauner, Japanese Breakfast announced a new album Tuesday — "For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women),

Organizers of Milwaukee’s Summerfest announced the headliner for their BMO Pavilion in June. Japanese Breakfast, who has their first actual studio release coming up in March, will be headlining on June 21 at the summer music festival.