Japan Tobacco seizure by Russia clouds Tokyo's investment plans

Potential hit to group dividends threatens public-private strategic fund pool A loss of dividend income from Japan Tobacco could threaten planned investments by Japan's government, including in chipmaker Rapidus. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

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November 13, 2026 02:17 JST

TOKYO -- The Kremlin's order to place Japan Tobacco units under temporary control of a Russian company has raised concerns about Tokyo's industrial investments, which are partly funded by dividends from JT shares.

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