The Hear
Flag of japan
06.05.2025

06.05.2025 — Day of Emperor Emeritus Heart Concern and Record US Trade Deficit

THE
The Hear Logo
HEAR

This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 06.05.2025.

It displays 40 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

06.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Emperor Emeritus Heart Concern and Record US Trade Deficit
⌨Emperor Emeritus Akihito's hospitalization for suspected myocardial ischemia dominated early coverage, continuing from yesterday's initial reports. The former monarch underwent cardiac examinations as the nation followed developments with concern.

Economic reporting centered on the US recording its largest-ever trade deficit of $140.5 billion in March, exceeding market expectations as companies accelerated imports ahead of tariff increases. This news connects to ongoing US-Japan trade tensions from previous days.

Chinese industrial trends emerged with reports of seven major solar panel manufacturers posting their first combined loss since 2017 due to overproduction.

The morning coverage followed ongoing territorial tensions with China regarding Senkaku Islands airspace violations, while afternoon reporting highlighted Friedrich Mertz's election as Germany's new Chancellor after an unusual failed initial vote.
06.05.2025
07.05.2025
01:06
01:59
日本経済新聞

中国アリババQwen、日本製AIの土台に性能ランクDeepSeek超え

アリババクラウドの人工知能（AI）「通義千問（Qwen）」が日本でも存在感を高めている。オープン型として外部に技術を開放するQwenモデルを、AI開発のABEJAなど国内新興企業が利用する。日本経済新聞社が4月に公開した「AIモデルスコア」では、Qwenモデルが中国のディープシークのモデルを上回って6位につけた。 ABEJAは4月17日、新モデルの「QwQ-32B Reasoning Model…
01:59

02:00⇢Critical Chinese Airspace Violation Near Senkaku

⌨The newspapers report on territorial tensions as a Chinese aircraft violates Japanese airspace around the Senkaku Islands in a way described as "decisively different" from previous incidents, prompting discussions on necessary government responses (Japan Business Press). In technology news, Chinese tech giant Alibaba's AI model "Qwen" is gaining prominence in Japan, with Japanese startups like ABEJA utilizing its technology; it ranked 6th in Nikkei's AI model score, surpassing China's DeepSeek (Nikkei Shimbun). Other topics include Malaysia attracting East Asian students to its international schools (Nikkei Asia) and an agreement on collecting remains from Peleliu (Yahoo News Japan).
02:25
02:59
03:50
04:25
04:26

04:27⇢Fukushima Mayor Laments Political Ignorance of Storage Facilities

⌨The newspapers report on Fukushima cleanup efforts with the Futaba town mayor expressing disappointment over politicians unfamiliar with intermediate storage facility locations, while revealing difficult decisions made when accepting these facilities (Huffington Post Japan). Defense cooperation strengthens as Japan and India establish a new consultation framework (Japan Times). Domestic concerns include Golden Week holiday traffic accidents and congestion updates on expressways (Yahoo News Japan), while previous topics remain prominent including Chinese airspace violations near Senkaku Islands (Japan Business Press) and Alibaba's AI model "Qwen" gaining prominence in Japan's tech landscape (Nikkei Shimbun).
04:34
04:43
05:45
06:18
06:29
06:38
日本経済新聞

Google解体、米司法省がネット広告も分割要求検索に続き

【シリコンバレー=渡辺直樹】米司法省は5日、米グーグルのインターネット広告の独占を解消するため、事業売却を求める是正案を米連邦地裁に提出した。地裁が認めれば国が巨大テクノロジー企業を解体する事態となる。米規制当局が分割を求めるのは検索の独占を認定した独禁訴訟に続き2例目。グーグルは反発し控訴する方針だ。 米バージニア州の連邦地裁は4月17日、ネット広告の一部でグーグルが反トラスト法（独占禁止法）…
06:38
06:38
07:31

07:33⇢Emperor Emeritus Hospitalized for Heart Condition

⌨The newspapers report on the end of Golden Week holiday with crowded transportation as travelers return to major cities (Kyodo News English). In Fukushima cleanup news, a former town mayor revealed difficult decisions about accepting intermediate storage facilities while lamenting politicians' lack of knowledge (Huffington Post Japan). Emperor Emeritus has been hospitalized for suspected myocardial ischemia (Yahoo News Japan). International business news includes US Justice Department seeking Google's breakup by demanding divestiture of its internet advertising business (Nikkei Shimbun) and Germany's efforts to build an EU lithium supply chain to reduce Chinese dependence (Nikkei Asia).
08:06
08:39
日本経済新聞

中国太陽光パネル7社、初の赤字転落過剰生産で市況悪化

【大連=藤村広平】中国の太陽電池主要7社の2024年12月期決算で最終損益の合計が比較可能な17年以降、初めて赤字となった。太陽光パネルの製造で圧倒的なシェアを持つ中国企業が生産能力を増強し、需要を大幅に上回る供給により市況が悪化したのが原因だ。 脱炭素社会に向けて太陽電池の導入が加速しているとはいえ、中国企業がためらいなく増産投資に踏み切れた背景に、先端技術への経営資源の集中を促す中国の習近平…
08:39
09:52
10:27

10:30⇢Chinese Solar Panel Giants Post First-Ever Combined Loss

⌨The newspapers report on Chinese solar panel industry troubles, with seven major manufacturers recording their first combined loss since 2017 due to overproduction and deteriorating market conditions despite growing demand for renewable energy (Nikkei Shimbun). In Germany, an unusual political development has occurred with Friedrich Merz failing to be elected as Prime Minister (Yahoo News Japan). Previous topics remain relevant, including Japan-India defense cooperation (Japan Times), territorial concerns with China regarding the Senkaku Islands (Japan Business Press), and the end of Golden Week holiday travel rush (Kyodo News English).
12:22
13:15
13:42
日本経済新聞

米貿易赤字が過去最大1405億ドル3月、駆け込み輸入で

【ワシントン=赤木俊介】米商務省が6日発表した3月の貿易統計によると、貿易赤字額（季節調整済み）は1405億ドル（約20兆円）だった。過去最大を更新した。赤字額が大きかった1月と2月に続き、関税が本格的に引き上げられる前の駆け込み輸入がさらに加速した。 事前の市場予測では貿易赤字額は1376億ドルだった。1月実績は1307億ドル、2月は1232億ドルだった。 トランプ米大統領は2月に「相互関税」…
13:42
13:51
14:00
14:54

14:56⇢US Trade Deficit Surges to Historic $140.5 Billion

⌨The newspapers report on the US recording its largest-ever trade deficit of $140.5 billion in March, exceeding market predictions of $137.6 billion, as companies accelerated imports ahead of tariff increases (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This continues a trend seen in January and February when deficits were also substantial. In German politics, Friedrich Mertz has been elected as the new Chancellor (Yahoo News Japan). Previous reporting on Japan-India defense cooperation (Japan Times) and Golden Week holiday travel (Kyodo News) remains relevant.
15:03
日本経済新聞

ドイツ新首相にメルツ氏選出異例の再投票で賛成獲得

【ベルリン=南毅郎】ドイツ連邦議会（下院）は6日、首相指名選挙で異例の再投票を経て中道右派キリスト教民主同盟（CDU）のメルツ党首を首相に選出した。選出は確実視されていたものの、政権基盤の弱さが早々に露呈した。 首相の選出には下院（定数630）の過半数となる316票以上が必要だった。独連邦議会によると第1回の投票では310票と届かず、仕切り直した同日の第2回で325票を獲得した。 早期の発足を目…
15:03
16:32
日本経済新聞

ドイツ・メルツ政権発足異例の再投票で首相に選出

【ベルリン=南毅郎】ドイツ連邦議会（下院）は6日、中道右派キリスト教民主同盟（CDU）のメルツ党首を首相に選出した。同日、メルツ新政権が発足した。選出は確実視されていたものの、1回目の指名選挙は過半数に届かず、異例の再投票で決定した。連立政権の基盤の弱さが早々に露呈した。 【関連記事】 首相の選出には下院（定数630）の316票以上が必要だった。独連邦議会によると第1回の投票では310票と届かず、…
16:32
17:17
20:13

20:15⇢Merz Takes German Helm Amid Political Turbulence

⌨The newspapers report on political turmoil in Germany, with Friedrich Merz becoming the new chancellor amid unusual rebellion and far-right advancement casting shadows over his administration (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). In economic news, Chinese solar panel manufacturers have recorded their first combined net loss as industry overcapacity drives prices down and creates friction with Europe (Nikkei Asia). The Golden Week holiday in Japan concluded with crowded transportation hubs as travelers returned to major cities (Kyodo News English).
20:30
20:57
21:05
21:14
21:23
21:32
22:07
23:08

23:09⇢India Strikes Pakistan's "Terrorist Bases"

⌨The newspapers report on escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with India launching military strikes against what it describes as "terrorist bases" in Pakistani territory (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Pakistan has vowed to retaliate, heightening concerns of conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors. In East Asia, Chinese tech companies are being urged by Beijing to expand operations overseas to counter Trump's tariff policies (Nikkei Asia), while Japanese media discuss concerns about potential Taiwan conflict scenarios (Japan Business Press).
23:39
23:43
23:43
Time Machine View
06.05.2025   archives
May 2025 news archives from Japan
Flag of japanLive headlines from Japan