1. Japan and the US have announced a combined investment of approximately 400 billion dollars across various sectors including energy, AI infrastructure, and economic security.
2. At least 10 Japanese companies have shown interest in these projects, as per a bilateral deal reached earlier this year. Major companies such as SoftBank, Hitachi, and Toyota are involved.
3. Under the agreement, the selected projects will require approval from both countries' governments, with the US President having the final say. Analysts express concern about the profitability of these investments for Japanese companies and whether Japan can benefit adequately from them.