Group 1 - Japan is establishing a new public-private council to enhance economic security, aiming for collaboration between government and private sector leaders in response to global volatility [2][7] - The council's formation coincides with the Tokyo Economic Security Forum, which facilitates international dialogue on economic security issues [2][7] - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the need for this council due to the "most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II" [3] Group 2 - A primary objective of the council is to strengthen Japan's critical supply chains, particularly in semiconductors and essential materials, as recent global disruptions have highlighted vulnerabilities [4] - Major Japanese companies, including Toyota, Sony, and SoftBank, are investing in Rapidus Corp. to support domestic semiconductor production [4] - The council will also focus on ensuring stable supplies of critical minerals and energy, with discussions involving entities like the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security [5] Group 3 - The council aims to enhance "economic intelligence" through systematic collection and analysis of information on global technologies and developments [6] - A new think tank will be established to research economic security, focusing on supply chain vulnerabilities and risk scenarios [6] - International collaboration is a key aspect of Japan's economic security strategy, with the Tokyo Economic Security Forum being part of a broader initiative to foster global public-private dialogue [7][8]