[Toyota Indonesia Warns Escalating Middle East Conflict May Affect Exports and Global Supply Chains] Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) recently stated that the continuously escalating conflict in the Middle East could have multi-stage impacts on the company's export business and global supply chains. Bob Azamangkat, the company's vice chairman, told Indonesian automotive media that the company is currently continuing to assess potential fluctuations in energy prices and disruptions to international logistics routes that the conflict may trigger.

The 2026 SMM (3rd) Global Renewable Metal Industry Chain Summit & Battery Recycling Forum will be held in Tokyo, Japan, from May 11–12, 2026. The summit aims to bring together leading global enterprises, research institutions, industry experts, and policymakers in the fields of renewable metals and battery recycling.

On March 10, 2026, Lynas and Japan’s JARE signed a long-term deal featuring PrNd floor prices, profit-sharing, and heavy rare earth priority. Analyzing 2025 production data, this report evaluates the partnership’s commercial terms, operational progress, and downstream demand security.

Japan's major battery company, GS Yuasa International Ltd., announced the launch of its "Battery Stable Power Supply Assurance Plan." It intends to construct an ESS battery manufacturing plant with an annual capacity of 2 GWh in northern Tokyo. The total project investment amounts to 70.3 billion yen (approximately 3.13 billion yuan). The plant is expected to commence operations in October 2028 and will become one of Japan's largest battery factories upon completion.

Toyota Motor has formulated a production increase plan, aiming to raise the production of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles to approximately 6.7 million units (expected to be achieved in 2028). This production target is 30% higher than the estimated 5 million units projected for 2026.

Toyota plans to increase hybrid vehicle production by approximately 30% from current levels by 2028. The company expects to produce 6.7 million hybrid vehicles in 2028, while its production plan for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in 2026 is set at 5 million units. Toyota also intends to significantly expand hybrid vehicle production in the US.