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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 26.08.2025.
It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.08.2025 ⇢ The day offshore wind projects stalled
⌨Early in the day, Japanese media emphasized US President Trump's continued diplomatic efforts, reporting his desire to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and his pressure on Russia regarding Ukraine talks. This continued the focus on global dynamics observed in previous days.
By late morning, a significant domestic economic story began to emerge and deepen. Reports detailed the withdrawal of a Mitsubishi Corporation alliance from three major offshore wind power projects, initially citing profitability issues. As the early afternoon progressed, the narrative evolved, with outlets highlighting that this withdrawal placed Japan’s national renewable energy strategy at a critical crossroads. This development directly challenges prior reports on governmental efforts to promote renewables.
Concurrently, news of Japan's $550 billion investment pledge and plans to expand the NISA investment scheme also received coverage, underscoring ongoing domestic economic policy discussions.
By late morning, a significant domestic economic story began to emerge and deepen. Reports detailed the withdrawal of a Mitsubishi Corporation alliance from three major offshore wind power projects, initially citing profitability issues. As the early afternoon progressed, the narrative evolved, with outlets highlighting that this withdrawal placed Japan’s national renewable energy strategy at a critical crossroads. This development directly challenges prior reports on governmental efforts to promote renewables.
Concurrently, news of Japan's $550 billion investment pledge and plans to expand the NISA investment scheme also received coverage, underscoring ongoing domestic economic policy discussions.
26.08.2025
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Yahoo! Japan
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01:31
Yahoo! Japan
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02:33⇢Trump's Dual Diplomatic Front
⌨Japanese media continues to highlight US President Trump's diplomatic endeavors, reporting his sustained desire to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year (The Japan Times). Additionally, a new development indicates Trump is also actively applying pressure on Russia regarding potential Russia-Ukraine talks (Yahoo News Japan). This suggests a continued editorial focus on the current US administration's global engagement and diplomatic initiatives across multiple contentious regions.
03:36
Yahoo! Japan
03:36
04:14
Close strategic, economic links send students to Russia for language, STEM studies
04:14
04:46
Yahoo! Japan
04:46
04:48⇢Trump's Enduring Diplomatic Aim
⌨Japanese media continues to focus on evolving international dynamics, with US President Trump reiterating his desire to meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un this year (The Japan Times). A new report also highlights strengthening China-Russia ties, evidenced by an increasing number of Chinese students enrolling in Russian universities for language and STEM studies (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the media warns of dangerous and widespread heat expected to persist across Japan until the end of August (Yahoo News Japan).
05:42
Yahoo! Japan
05:42
07:18
American clients ask for discounts that are seen as unsustainable
07:18
07:19⇢Cabinet Approval Rises
⌨Japanese media continues to report on US President Trump's enduring diplomatic aims, specifically his desire to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un this year (The Japan Times). A new development highlights the economic impact of US policy, with Indian exporters facing a 50% US tariff, which they describe as unsustainable (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, there's a new focus on Japan's cabinet approval ratings, which have reportedly seen a sudden rise (Yahoo News Japan).
08:11
Yahoo! Japan
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09:07
三菱商事などは千葉県と秋田県沖の3海域で進める洋上風力発電所の建設計画から撤退する調整に入った。安値での落札に加え、資材インフレなどにより採算を確保できないと判断した。国が後押ししてきた再生可能エネルギーの大型事業の一部が頓挫する。今後は再公募などで仕切り直す必要があり、国の再生エネの戦略見直しは避けられない。
複数の関係者によると、三菱商事が手掛ける千葉県銚子市沖、秋田県の能代市・三種町・男鹿…
09:07
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Yahoo! Japan
10:46
10:47⇢Renewable Energy Strategy Stalls
⌨Japanese media coverage is shifting towards the nation's economic strategies, with an agreement on Japan's substantial $550 billion investment pledge expected this week (The Japan Times). Domestically, a significant challenge to renewable energy emerges as a Mitsubishi Corporation alliance withdraws from offshore wind power projects due to profitability, likely prompting a strategy review (Nikkei Shimbun). Indian exporters, meanwhile, continue facing difficult 50% US tariffs (Nikkei Asia).
11:02
■国が後押ししてきた再エネ大型事業の一部が頓挫
■3案件それぞれ再公募となる可能性
■海上の工事を受け持つ鹿島はすでに離脱していた…
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11:18
Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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13:43⇢Offshore Wind Projects Stalled
⌨Japanese media highlights a critical juncture for the nation's renewable energy strategy, following the withdrawal of a Mitsubishi Corporation alliance from three offshore wind power projects (Nikkei Shimbun). This development puts the national renewable energy policy at a crossroads, building on earlier reports of the strategy stalling. Domestically, there is also news of the Financial Services Agency planning to expand the NISA investment scheme to include all generations (Yahoo News Japan).
14:21
Yahoo! Japan
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14:39
Yahoo! Japan
14:39
15:30
U.S. Steel's CEO discloses new details of investment in its largest facility
15:30
19:07
スズキの時価総額がインド子会社マルチ・スズキ・インディア（マルチ）よりも低い「親子逆転」の状態が強まっている。インド市場の成長期待などに伴い、その差は足元で過去最大の約2倍に拡大した。マルチ分の価値を差し引くと、計算上はスズキの企業価値がマイナスという異常事態となっている。
ボンベイ証券取引所に上場するマルチの時価総額は26日時点で約7兆6千億円で、スズキの約3兆8千億円を上回る。スズキの時価総…
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19:08⇢Japanese Firms Expand Global Economic Footprint
⌨Japanese media reports on the global economic activities of its major corporations, with Nippon Steel preparing a $3.1 billion update to its Indiana blast furnace (Nikkei Asia). Concurrently, Suzuki faces an unusual situation where its Indian subsidiary's market capitalization exceeds its own, prompting a strategic focus on African market development (Nikkei Shimbun). This underscores the ongoing international investment strategies of Japanese firms, alongside the expected release of an agreement on Japan's $550 billion investment pledge this week (The Japan Times).
20:55
【ニューヨーク=斉藤雄太、伴百江】トランプ米大統領が米連邦準備理事会（FRB）のクック理事の解任を表明し、26日の米債券市場では短い年限の国債利回りの低下と超長期債の利回り上昇が進んだ。FRBが目先の利下げを進める一方、中長期的にはインフレが悪化する展開を織り込む動きだ。市場はFRBへの信認低下が招く米国資産売りの広がりに目をこらす。
トランプ氏の理事解任宣言、「投資家の不安を増幅」
トランプ氏…
20:55
21:12
Japan Business Press
21:12
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Focus turns to authorities' next moves as miners hope for sustainable recovery
21:12
21:37
Yahoo! Japan
21:37
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Yahoo! Japan
23:24
23:26⇢US Political-Economic Volatility
⌨Japanese media is now closely tracking US political volatility and its economic implications. Reports detail an expected shake-up within the Trump administration following an Epstein case victim's suicide note (Japan Business Press). Concurrently, market concerns are rising over the Federal Reserve's credibility, fueled by President Trump's dismissal of a board member, leading to widening interest rate spreads and doubts about inflation control (Nikkei Shimbun). Japan's $550 billion investment pledge agreement is also still expected this week (The Japan Times).
23:58
【ワシントン=坂口幸裕、モスクワ=小川知世】米国とロシアの両政府がウクライナ和平合意後をにらみ、米石油大手エクソンモービルのロシア事業復帰など経済協力を協議していたことが26日、わかった。経済協力の再開で事実上のロシア制裁緩和を探るトランプ政権の姿勢が浮かび上がった。
ロイター通信などが報じた。米国のウィットコフ中東担当特使が8月上旬にロシアの首都モスクワを訪れた際に議題になった。現地ではプーチ…
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