Japan lost its status as the world's top creditor for the first time in 34 years, overtaken by Germany, even as its net external assets rose to a record high, partly due to a weaker yen, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 27.05.2025.
It displays 34 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
27.05.2025 โข Day German Crown Replaces Japanese
โจJapan lost its 34-year status as the world's top creditor nation to Germany, marking a significant economic milestone despite record-high net external assets, partly due to the weaker yen. Agricultural developments continued with 19 companies applying to purchase 90,000 tons of government reserve rice, though applications were temporarily suspended by afternoon.
The pension reform bill cleared the final parliamentary hurdle with a tripartite agreement between ruling parties and the opposition, though affected generations expressed anger over reduced benefits. Climate change emerged as an electoral flashpoint, with one-third of voters identifying as "climate voters" ahead of the Upper House elections.
In healthcare policy, the government announced doctors can now cover night shifts at multiple hospitals simultaneously to address staffing shortages. The Nippon Steel-US Steel acquisition saga continued developing, with both companies and the US government considering "golden share" arrangements to address national security concerns.
The pension reform bill cleared the final parliamentary hurdle with a tripartite agreement between ruling parties and the opposition, though affected generations expressed anger over reduced benefits. Climate change emerged as an electoral flashpoint, with one-third of voters identifying as "climate voters" ahead of the Upper House elections.
In healthcare policy, the government announced doctors can now cover night shifts at multiple hospitals simultaneously to address staffing shortages. The Nippon Steel-US Steel acquisition saga continued developing, with both companies and the US government considering "golden share" arrangements to address national security concerns.
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01:25โขGermany Overtakes Japan As World's Top Creditor
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's shifting global economic position, with the country losing its status as the world's top creditor for the first time in 34 years, overtaken by Germany despite record-high net external assets partly due to the weaker yen (Kyodo News). International security news includes Ukraine's allies removing limitations on weapons range (Japan Times). Domestically, 12 prefectures and cities are vying to host the new Disaster Prevention Agency (Yahoo News Japan). Previously reported issues about pension contribution concerns and young workers' job-hopping behavior remain in the news.
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Trump's trade war hits makers of goods ranging from clothing to highchairs
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04:10โขClimate Change Emerges As Electoral Flashpoint
โจThe newspapers report on rice stockpile distribution developments, with 19 companies applying to purchase 90,000 tons of government reserve rice through non-competitive contracts, as Agriculture Minister Koizumi announces deliveries as early as May 29 (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). Climate change emerges as a key electoral issue in the upcoming Upper House election, with one survey indicating one-third of voters identify as "climate voters" (Huffington Post Japan). International trade tensions continue with warnings that Trump's China tariffs will increase US consumer prices for various goods (Nikkei Asia).
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First trilateral summit to launch task force on trade, investment
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06:16โขMitsubishi UFJ Unveils AI-Powered Digital Banking Strategy
โจThe newspapers report on major financial sector developments, with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group announcing plans to launch a new digital bank in late 2026 that will utilize AI and big data for asset management services while creating a proprietary points system to attract younger customers (Nikkei Shimbun). International trade patterns continue shifting as ASEAN moves closer to China and Gulf states in response to Trump's tariff policies, with plans for their first trilateral summit to establish a task force on trade and investment (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, a report suggests the Hyogo governor may have directed information leaks (Yahoo News Japan).
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Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players
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08:16โขNightshift Doctors Can Cover Multiple Hospitals
โจThe newspapers report on healthcare workforce policy changes, with the Ministry of Health allowing doctors to cover night shifts at multiple hospitals simultaneously to address staffing shortages, particularly in rural areas (Nikkei Shimbun). Pension reform developments continue with official agreement between the ruling parties to increase the basic pension (Yahoo News Japan). Previously reported stories remain in focus, including China's electric vehicle market consolidation pressures following BYD's significant price cuts of up to 34% (Nikkei Asia), climate change as an electoral issue, and Japan's loss of top creditor status to Germany.
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11:33โขPension Reform Bill Passes Amid Public Outcry
โจThe newspapers report on pension reform developments, with the ruling coalition clearing a significant bill during the parliamentary session (Japan Times). Public reaction indicates anger and disappointment among generations expecting reduced pension benefits (Yahoo News Japan). Previous coverage of pension contributions being perceived as potentially not worthwhile continues (Japan Business Press). In business news, investment fund MBK Partners has secured priority negotiation rights to acquire Makino Milling Machine Company, with a reported tender offer price exceeding 11,000 yen per share (Nikkei Shimbun).
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom warns of a Silicon Valley brain drain
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Japanese company is mulling option; still undecided whether to make proposal
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Japanese company is mulling option; still undecided whether to make proposal
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13:31โขGolden Share Solution Emerges for Nippon Steel Deal
โจThe newspapers report on developments in the Nippon Steel's attempted buyout of U.S. Steel, with both U.S. government and Nippon Steel considering "golden share" arrangements to address national security concerns (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Asia). This follows ongoing coverage of the controversial acquisition. Meanwhile, Japan has temporarily suspended accepting applications for non-competitive contracts for government rice reserves (Yahoo News Japan), continuing the rice crisis narrative that has dominated recent coverage. Previously reported stories remain in focus, including the pension reform bill passage (Japan Times) and MBK Partners securing priority negotiation rights for Makino Milling Machine (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Gathering comes amid concern over rising ultralong bond yields
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18:51โขGovernment Bond Dealer Meeting Fuels Issuance Cut Speculation
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's financial market concerns, with Japan planning to consult government bond dealers amid rising ultralong bond yields, potentially signaling issuance cuts (Nikkei Asia). In political developments, the ruling coalition has reportedly accepted the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party's pension reform proposal without modifications, marking a significant compromise (Yahoo News Japan). Previously reported stories remain in focus, including the parliament clearing the pension bill (Japan Times), climate change as an electoral issue (Huffington Post), U.S. government considering a "golden share" in U.S. Steel amid Nippon Steel's buyout attempt (Kyodo News), and MBK Partners securing priority negotiation rights for Makino Milling Machine (Nikkei Shimbun).
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From Google to Alibaba, commercialization is key after the 'DeepSeek shock'
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