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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 24.07.2025.
It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
24.07.2025 ⇢ Agreement Unsettled, Leadership Contested
⌨The day began with continued editorial focus on Prime Minister Ishiba's confirmed decision to remain in office, a stance met with renewed pressure for his resignation by factions within his party. Concurrently, scrutiny of US trade policy persisted, with analyses questioning the effectiveness of Trump's tariffs. A new significant business development emerged early, as Sony Group announced a 68 billion yen investment in Bandai Namco, aiming for collaboration in entertainment. As the morning progressed, the recently concluded US-Japan trade deal became a primary focus. Media highlighted significant unanswered questions about its scope, while also reporting record capital investment in Japan, linking future investment sentiment to the resolution of the agreement's inherent tariff negotiations. International attention also shifted to escalating border clashes between Thai and Cambodian armies, leading to civilian casualties.
24.07.2025
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
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02:47⇢Ishiba's Stance Firm, Tariff Debate Continues
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight Prime Minister Ishiba's confirmed decision to remain in office following the Upper House election, detailing his unique approach (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, the ongoing discourse on US trade policy now includes a critical analysis of the ineffectiveness of Trump's tariffs, suggesting they fail to reduce the US trade deficit (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Malaysia, Cambodia also face uncertainty ahead of Aug. 1 deadline
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Yahoo! Japan
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Governments downgrade diplomatic relations
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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05:40⇢Trump Under Dual Scrutiny
⌨Japanese media's editorial focus includes new developments regarding Donald Trump, with reports on his frustration over sexual trafficking documents and criticism of supporters (Huffington Post Japan). This accompanies continued critical coverage of Trump's tariffs, arguing their ineffectiveness in reducing the US trade deficit (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, Prime Minister Ishiba's decision to remain in office post-election is also highlighted (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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ソニーグループは24日、バンダイナムコホールディングスの株式を2.5%取得すると発表した。取得額は約680億円。バンナムのゲームタイトルを基にしたアニメの共同制作や体験型エン…
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ソニーグループは24日、バンダイナムコホールディングスの株式を2.5%取得すると発表した。取得額は約680億円。バンナムのゲームタイトルを基にしたアニメの共同制作や体験型エンターテインメント施設の展開での協業を目指す。
ソニーグループはゲームや音楽、アニメの相乗効果による成長を目指しており、知的財産（IP）を保有する企業への出資を増やしている。
バンナムは世界的に知名度の高い「機動戦士ガンダム」…
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Governments downgrade diplomatic relations, Hun Manet appeals to UN
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07:41⇢Sony's Strategic Investment in Bandai Namco
⌨Japanese media continues to report on Prime Minister Ishiba's decision to remain in office following the Upper House election (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, Donald Trump's controversies persist, with reports on his frustration over sexual trafficking documents and criticism of supporters (Huffington Post Japan). A new significant development is Sony Group's 68 billion yen investment in Bandai Namco Holdings, acquiring a 2.5% stake to foster collaboration in anime production and entertainment facilities (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞社がまとめた2025年度の設備投資動向調査で、全産業の計画額は前年度実績比12.4%増の34兆2663億円となった。2年連続で過去最高を更新した。人工知能（AI）向けのインフラ投資が旺盛で、NTTが2年ぶりに首位に立った。米国での投資計画は微減となったが、関税交渉がまとまったことで今後、投資意欲が高まる可能性もある。
調査は国内の上場企業と資本金1億円以上の有力企業を対象に、885社…
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Governments downgrade diplomatic relations, Hun Manet appeals to UN
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10:11⇢US-Japan Deal Questions Emerge
⌨Japanese media is currently focused on the recently concluded US-Japan deal, with The Japan Times highlighting significant unanswered questions about its full scope and impact. Meanwhile, Nikkei Shimbun reports record capital investment in Japan, noting that future investment sentiment could be further stimulated by the resolution of tariff negotiations inherent in this agreement.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Governments downgrade diplomatic relations, Hun Manet appeals to UN
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:58⇢Capital Investment Continues Peak
⌨Japanese media continues to examine the US-Japan deal and its economic implications, including ongoing record capital investment (The Japan Times, Nikkei Shimbun). New editorial priorities emerge with reports of deadly border gunfire between Thai and Cambodian armies prompting diplomatic downgrades (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, a surge in police disciplinary actions is noted (Yahoo News Japan), while Donald Trump's controversies persist (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Data center construction fuels fiscal 2025 spending in telecoms and energy
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16:34⇢AI Powers Japan's Record Capital Spending
⌨Japanese media reports a continued focus on the US-Japan deal, with the Prime Minister confirming its implementation even as questions remain (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). A significant editorial priority is Japan Inc.'s record capital expenditure, driven by NTT's substantial investments in AI infrastructure for fiscal 2025 (Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). Donald Trump's controversies persist in some reports (Huffington Post Japan).
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自民党で3年に1度の総裁選の前倒しを求める意見が広がってきた。石破茂首相の続投方針に一部が反発し、前倒しの実現に向けた国会議員の署名集めを視野に入れる。党内抗争が過熱すれば、衆参両院で過半数を割る石破政権の基盤はさらに弱まる。
首相は25日、国会内で与野党の党首会談に臨む。トランプ米政権との関税交渉を巡る合意内容を説明し、国内対策で協力を求める見通しだ。参院選での自民党の大敗で首相に退陣を迫る包…
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【ニューヨーク=斉藤雄太、ワシントン=赤木俊介】トランプ米大統領は24日夕、改修工事費用が高額だと批判している米連邦準備理事会（FRB）の本部ビルの工事現場を視察した。ヘルメット姿で視察した後、パウエル議長と並んで記者団の質問に応じたトランプ氏は「（政策）金利を引き下げてほしい」と要求した。
FRBは29〜30日に当面の金融政策を決める米連邦公開市場委員会（FOMC）を開く。トランプ氏は利下げに…
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21:02⇢Trump Demands Fed Rate Cut
⌨Japanese media continues to monitor the US-Japan deal, with lingering questions despite the Prime Minister's commitment to implementation (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). Record capital expenditure in Japan, fueled by NTT's AI investments, also remains an editorial focus (Nikkei Asia). A new prominent development is President Trump's unusual visit to the Federal Reserve, where he directly demanded a policy rate cut from Chairman Powell (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Japan Business Press
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Industry opponents look to Marcos to back new restrictions or ban
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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