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14.07.2025

14.07.2025Election Forecast, Alliance Blueprint

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 14.07.2025.

It displays 31 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

14.07.2025Election Forecast, Alliance Blueprint
Japanese media coverage centered on domestic political and economic shifts. Early reports highlighted polls suggesting ruling parties might lose their Upper House election majority, a concern amplified by sharply rising long-term interest rates. Concurrently, the Bank of Japan completed the sale of previously acquired stock holdings. By mid-morning, a significant automotive development took prominence: Honda and Nissan announced an alliance to create a common operating system for future vehicles, signaling a move to counter global rivals. The persistent threat of Typhoon No. 5 also remained a primary focus, with warnings evolving from strong winds in Kanto to potential landfall in Hokkaido and heavy rain in Tokai. Social commentary continued with an apology over xenophobic remarks.
14.07.2025

02:57BOJ Divests Holdings

Japanese media continues to cover domestic financial shifts, with the Bank of Japan completing the sale of stock holdings previously acquired for financial stability (Nikkei Shimbun). Amidst this economic focus, attention remains on pressing domestic safety concerns, as Typhoon No. 5 brings strong winds to parts of Kanto (Yahoo News Japan) and severe bear attacks persist in Hokkaido's urban areas, raising questions on wildlife management (Japan Business Press). International finance also features with Singapore's focus on an NTT REIT listing (Nikkei Asia).
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パワー半導体の受託生産を手掛けるJSファンダリ(東京・港)は14日、東京地裁に破産手続きを申請する。負債総額は161億円。同社には日本政策投資銀行系のファンドなどが出資し、国も補助金を出す予定だった。中国のパワー半導体メーカーの台頭で新規顧客の開拓が進まず資金繰りが困難になっていた。 JSファンダリは2022年12月、政投銀系のマーキュリアインベストメントや産業創成アドバイザリー(東京・中央)の…
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04:40State-Linked Foundry Bankruptcy

Japanese media covers varied domestic and international issues. Major domestic reports include JS Foundry's bankruptcy despite state-linked investment (Nikkei Shimbun) and an apology for xenophobic remarks (Huffington Post Japan). Ongoing concerns feature Typhoon No. 5 approaching Kanto (Yahoo News Japan) and persistent severe bear attacks in Hokkaido (Japan Business Press). Internationally, ASEAN asserts its global role (Nikkei Asia).
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08:36Ruling Parties' Election Woes

Japanese media is focused on domestic political challenges, with polls suggesting the ruling parties face potential majority loss in the Upper House election (The Japan Times). This political struggle coincides with a sharp rise in long-term interest rates, sparking economic concerns (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, other ongoing domestic issues include a public apology regarding xenophobic remarks (Huffington Post Japan) and continued severe bear attacks in Hokkaido (Japan Business Press).
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ホンダと日産自動車は車を制御する基盤ソフトを共通化することで調整に入った。2020年代後半にも搭載した車両の投入をめざす。次世代車はソフトウエアの更新による走行性能や機能の拡張が競争を左右する。顧客に課金でき、売り切り型だった自動車のビジネスモデルが変わる。両社は基盤ソフトで連合を組み、先行する米テスラや中国勢に対抗する。 両社は24年12月末に世界3位の自動車連合を目指し経営統合の協議に入った…
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11:58Honda-Nissan Software Pact

Japanese media is significantly featuring a new automotive alliance: Honda and Nissan are developing a shared operating system for future vehicles to counter US and Chinese rivals (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). This key industry news accompanies domestic reports on Typhoon No. 5's potential landfall in Hokkaido (Yahoo News Japan) and the continuing issue of severe bear attacks in the region (Japan Business Press). Political analysis also continues regarding the ruling parties' potential election losses (The Japan Times).

14:52Upper House Campaign Focus

Japanese media continues to highlight the upcoming Upper House election, with polls suggesting potential majority losses for ruling parties (The Japan Times). Analysis now extends to key campaign appeals from various parties (Yahoo News Japan). Concurrently, a significant automotive development sees Honda and Nissan forming an alliance to create common operating systems for next-generation cars, aiming to compete globally (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Domestic discussions also persist regarding an apology over xenophobic remarks (Huffington Post Japan).
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【ワシントン=坂口幸裕】トランプ米大統領は14日、ウクライナ侵略を続けるロシアが50日以内に停戦交渉で合意しなければロシアに制裁を科すと表明した。ロシアから石油やガスなどを購入した第三国に100%の関税を課す「2次関税」を実施する。中国とインドを標的にする。 トランプ氏は14日、ホワイトハウスで北大西洋条約機構(NATO)のルッテ事務総長と会談した際に、記者団に明らかにした。ロシアと「50 日以…
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【ワシントン=坂口幸裕】トランプ米大統領は14日、ウクライナ侵略を続けるロシアが50日以内に停戦交渉で合意しなければロシアに制裁を科すと表明した。ロシアから石油やガスなどを購入した第三国に100%の関税を課す「2次関税」を実施する。中国とインドを標的にする。 トランプ氏は14日、ホワイトハウスで北大西洋条約機構(NATO)のルッテ事務総長と会談した際に、記者団に明らかにした。ロシアと「50日以内…
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20:55Trump's Tariff Push

Japanese media continues to foreground international trade tensions, with President Trump reportedly threatening 100% tariffs on Russia if a ceasefire isn't met (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, Japan's efforts to influence US tariff talks on auto investment are failing, as Trump insists on reducing trade deficits (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, Typhoon No. 5 has made landfall near Hokkaido's Cape Erimo (Yahoo News Japan), maintaining focus on weather concerns.
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