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28.03.2025

28.03.2025 — Day Earthquake Shook Borders While Tariffs Threatened Economy

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 28.03.2025.

It displays 41 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

28.03.2025 ⇢ Day Earthquake Shook Borders While Tariffs Threatened Economy
⌨Japan's Finance Minister declared new US auto tariffs "extremely regrettable" as tensions escalated over Trump's 25% levy set for April 3. Prime Minister warned of an "extremely large impact" on Japan's economy, continuing yesterday's market anxiety.

A major insurance industry consolidation emerged as Mitsui Sumitomo Marine and Aioi Nissay Dowa announced merger plans to create Japan's largest insurer by premium volume.

By mid-morning, a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Myanmar-Thailand border, initially described as causing "mass casualties." The death toll rose throughout the day, exceeding 150 by evening.

SoftBank Group revealed plans for an unprecedented $1 trillion investment in AI robot factories across the United States, doubling their previously announced $500 billion AI infrastructure commitment. This massive investment represents SoftBank's strategic positioning in the global AI race.
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01:17⇢Auto Tariff Tensions Escalate As Stock Exchange Tightens Rules

⌨The newspapers report extensively on US-Japan trade tensions as Japan demands exemption from Trump's auto tariffs. Japan's Finance Minister expressed these new tariffs are "extremely regrettable" (Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). In financial news, the Tokyo Stock Exchange will end its "grace period" for companies failing to meet listing requirements on March 31, putting over 200 firms at risk of delisting by October 2026 if they don't improve (Nikkei Shimbun). Other coverage notes the Philippines seeking wider diplomatic support, including from Japan, amid South China Sea tensions (Nikkei Asia) and criticism that Prime Minister Ishibashi should apologize for potential illegalities in a voucher distribution program (Japan Business Press).
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日本経済新聞

大学が潰れ、若者は街から消えた避けられぬ大淘汰時代

地方都市で大学が消え始めた。人口減と少子化が重なり学生を集められず、閉校という苦渋の決断に至るケースが目立つ。地方から大学がなくなれば地元への人材輩出が止まり、進学先が多い都市部への若者の流出が速まるおそれがある。全国に800ある大学が直面する大淘汰の時代。地方経済の沈下を避ける道を探った。 能登半島の東の付け根に位置する富山県高岡市。中心部から車で20分ほど走ると、田畑が広がるのどかな風景の中…
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03:57⇢Auto Tariffs Threaten Japan's Economy

⌨The newspapers report extensively on US-Japan trade tensions as new auto tariffs threaten to have an "extremely large impact" on Japan's economy according to the Prime Minister (Kyodo News English). Semiconductor giants including TSMC and Intel are slowing their expansion plans in Japan due to weak demand and concerns about Trump's tariffs (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, Japan faces a university crisis as population decline forces campus closures in rural areas, accelerating youth migration to urban centers (Nikkei Shimbun). Cultural news notes controversy over White House-produced AI images in Studio Ghibli style being criticized as "grotesque" (Huffington Post Japan).
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日本経済新聞

三井住友･あいおい統合へMS&AD損保2社､保険料首位に

三井住友海上火災保険とあいおいニッセイ同和損害保険が合併に向けて協議を始める。6月下旬に開く株主総会での承認を前提に2027年4月までの合併をめざす。両社は持ち株会社のもとで15年にわたって併存し続けてきた。自然災害の増加で保険金の支払額が膨らむなど経営環境の厳しさが増すなか、合併で競争力の強化につなげる。 実現すれば国内市場は東京海上日動火災保険と損害保険ジャパンを含めた3社体制となる。199…
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日本経済新聞

三井住友･あいおい合併へMS&AD損保2社､保険料首位

三井住友海上火災保険とあいおいニッセイ同和損害保険が合併に向けて協議を始める。6月下旬に開く株主総会での承認を前提に2027年4月までの合併をめざす。両社は持ち株会社のもとで15年にわたって併存し続けてきた。自然災害の増加で保険金の支払額が膨らむなど経営環境の厳しさが増すなか、合併で競争力の強化につなげる。 実現すれば国内市場は東京海上日動火災保険と損害保険ジャパンを含めた3社体制となる。199…
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05:59⇢Insurance Giants Merge To Form Market Leader

⌨The newspapers report on a significant consolidation in Japan's insurance industry as Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance begin merger discussions aimed at completion by April 2027 (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). The merger would create Japan's largest insurance company by premium volume and reduce the domestic market to three major players. In international news, Taiwan is conducting a massive six-city investigation into Chinese companies, including semiconductor giant SMIC, for allegedly operating illegally in Taiwan amid concerns over Beijing's aggression (Nikkei Asia). The US auto tariff issue remains prominent, with continued coverage of its potential impact on Japan's economy.
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日本経済新聞

三井住友海上･あいおい合併へMS&AD損保2社､保険料首位

MS&ADインシュアランスグループホールディングス（HD）は28日、傘下の三井住友海上火災保険とあいおいニッセイ同和損害保険を2027年4月をめどに合併させると発表した。両社は持ち株会社のもとで15年にわたって併存し続けてきた。自然災害の増加で保険金の支払額が膨らむなど経営環境の厳しさが増すなか、合併で競争力の強化につなげる。 実現すれば国内市場は東京海上日動火災保険と損害保険ジャパンを…
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08:23⇢Powerful Earthquake Rocks Myanmar And Thailand

⌨The newspapers report on a strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has hit Myanmar and Thailand (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). Business operations and public transport in Bangkok have been disrupted, with reports of a high-rise condominium under construction collapsing. In business news, MS&AD Insurance Group has announced plans to merge subsidiaries Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance by April 2027, creating Japan's largest insurance company by premium volume (Nikkei Shimbun). In international politics, Russia has reportedly presented a temporary governance proposal for Ukraine (Yahoo News Japan).
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10:34⇢Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar-Thailand Border

⌨The newspapers report on a major earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand, causing a "mass casualty" situation (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). Myanmar's military regime has declared a state of emergency, with buildings collapsing in Bangkok. In Japanese business news, Japan Post President Hiroya Masuda will step down, with Japan Post's Negishi named as successor (Nikkei Shimbun). The media also discusses copyright concerns regarding AI-generated images in "Ghibli style," examining what makes the DeepSeek AI technology so impactful (Huffington Post Japan).
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日本経済新聞

ソフトバンクG、AIロボ150兆円投資構想全米に工場群

ソフトバンクグループ（SBG）は全米で人工知能（AI）を備えた工場を集積した産業団地をつくる構想だ。米政権と1兆ドル（約150兆円）を超える投資を約束する可能性があり、発表済みの5000億ドルのAI網整備を超える大型計画になる。労働力の不足をにらみ、AIを搭載したロボットが自律的に稼働する工場群をめざす。 SBGの孫正義会長兼社長が米国を訪問中とみられ、米政権と近く「インダストリアルパーク構想」…
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日本経済新聞

ソフトバンクG、AIロボ150兆円投資全米で工場群計画

ソフトバンクグループ（SBG）は全米で人工知能（AI）を備えた工場を集積した産業団地をつくる検討に入った。米政権と1兆ドル（約150兆円）を超える投資を約束する可能性があり、発表済みの5000億ドルのAI網整備を超える大型計画になる。労働力の不足をにらみ、AIを搭載したロボットが自律的に稼働する工場群をめざす。 SBGの孫正義会長兼社長が米国を訪問中とみられ、米政権と近く「インダストリアルパーク…
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12:44⇢SoftBank Plans Trillion-Dollar AI Factory Investment

⌨The newspapers report on a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that has struck Myanmar and Thailand, with fatalities confirmed in both countries, described as a "mass casualty" situation (The Japan Times, Nikkei Asia). In business news, SoftBank Group is planning an unprecedented $1 trillion (150 trillion yen) investment to develop AI-powered robot factories across the United States, exceeding their previously announced $500 billion AI network infrastructure plan (Nikkei Shimbun). Tokyo has approved its largest-ever budget, exceeding 9 trillion yen (Yahoo News Japan), while concerns about copyright issues with AI-generated "Ghibli-style" images remain in discussion (Huffington Post Japan).
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15:53⇢Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Death Toll Tops 150

⌨The newspapers report extensively on a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, with the death toll now reaching at least 150 people (The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Yahoo News Japan). The catastrophe has resulted in significant casualties and damage across both countries. In business news, SoftBank Group has unveiled ambitious plans to develop $1 trillion industrial parks in the United States featuring AI robots, aiming to address America's shrinking workforce (Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). The massive investment would exceed SoftBank's previously announced $500 billion AI infrastructure plan.
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20:43⇢Wall Street Plunges On Trump Tariff Fears

⌨The newspapers report on Wall Street's sharp decline, with the Dow Jones dropping 715 points in reaction to Trump's tariff plans, potentially triggering the collapse of his "one-strong" position (Nikkei Shimbun). SoftBank Group has unveiled a massive $1 trillion investment plan to develop AI robot industrial parks across the United States, aiming to help understaffed American manufacturers through automation (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the devastating Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, with the death toll now exceeding 150 people (The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Yahoo News Japan).
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