TOKYO -- Japan will support the construction of liquefied natural gas terminals across Asia, aiming to take a leading presence in the expanding market before its position as world's largest buyer is overtaken by China in the near future.
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An LNG carrier off the coast of Japan. Demand for the fuel is growing throughout Asia.. © Reuters
TOKYO -- Japan will support the construction of liquefied natural gas terminals across Asia, aiming to take a leading presence in the expanding market before its position as world's largest buyer is overtaken by China in the near future.