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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 29.05.2025.
It displays 41 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.05.2025 โข Day Courts Block Tariffs While Defense Purchases Counter
โจU.S. trade courts blocked Trump's global tariffs agenda, placing the duties in legal limbo and potentially triggering massive refunds to importers. Japan responded by scheduling evening phone talks between Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump regarding tariff policies, marking direct diplomatic engagement on the trade dispute.
Japan's defense procurement strategy emerged as the primary counter to U.S. trade pressure, with officials suggesting equipment purchases could address bilateral trade imbalances. This aligns with ongoing discussions about increased payments for U.S. military stationed in Japan.
The rice reserve program implementation continued with 61 companies confirmed for contracts, though three major convenience store chains had their applications rejected. Prime Minister Ishiba expanded diplomatic initiatives, calling for enhanced U.S. security commitment in Asia while promoting TPP framework expansion to include ASEAN and EU nations.
Corporate consolidation accelerated with NTT and SBI announcing a capital partnership targeting young consumers through telecommunications-finance integration.
Japan's defense procurement strategy emerged as the primary counter to U.S. trade pressure, with officials suggesting equipment purchases could address bilateral trade imbalances. This aligns with ongoing discussions about increased payments for U.S. military stationed in Japan.
The rice reserve program implementation continued with 61 companies confirmed for contracts, though three major convenience store chains had their applications rejected. Prime Minister Ishiba expanded diplomatic initiatives, calling for enhanced U.S. security commitment in Asia while promoting TPP framework expansion to include ASEAN and EU nations.
Corporate consolidation accelerated with NTT and SBI announcing a capital partnership targeting young consumers through telecommunications-finance integration.
29.05.2025
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The government on Wednesday vowed to deliver lower-priced stockpiled rice it releases as a counter to surging prices more broadly and stably to consumers in rural areas, after it suspended taking orders from major retailers to make room for smaller ones.
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Yahoo! Japan
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00:22โขTrade Court Blocks Trump Tariffs
โจThe newspapers report on escalating U.S.-Japan economic tensions, with a U.S. trade court blocking Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs (Japan Times) while Japan considers increasing payments for U.S. military stationed there (Yahoo News Japan). Rice supply management continues developing, as the government promises broader distribution of reserve rice to rural areas after suspending orders from major retailers to prioritize smaller vendors (Kyodo News English). Corporate consolidation accelerates with NTT Docomo planning to acquire Sumitomo SBI Net Bank to capture younger demographics in its economic ecosystem (Nikkei Shimbun). Regional security analysis focuses on Xi Jinping's revival of democratic rhetoric from predecessor Hu Jintao (Nikkei Asia).
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The United States will "aggressively" revoke visas of Chinese students, including those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday.
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01:53
Announcement intensifies Trump crackdown on higher education
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Japan's chief tariff negotiator said Thursday that purchases of U.
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02:34โขDefense Purchases Counter Trade Deficit
โจThe newspapers report on Japan's strategy to address U.S. trade tensions through defense procurement, with Japan's chief tariff negotiator suggesting increased defense equipment purchases could help reduce the bilateral trade gap (Kyodo News English). This approach aligns with Japan's consideration of higher payments for U.S. military stationed there (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, Trump administration policies continue disrupting regional dynamics, with new moves to revoke Chinese and Hong Kong student visas intensifying the higher education crackdown (Nikkei Asia), even as a U.S. trade court blocked Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs (Japan Times). Corporate restructuring remains prominent with Nissan's headquarters building sale being analyzed as part of reconstruction efforts (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Announcement intensifies Trump crackdown on higher education
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06:20โขDefense Purchases Counter U.S. Trade Pressure
โจThe newspapers report on escalating U.S.-Japan defense cooperation negotiations, with Japan considering defense equipment purchases to address bilateral trade imbalances (Yahoo News Japan, Kyodo News English). This diplomatic maneuvering occurs amid continued disruption from Trump administration policies, as a U.S. trade court blocked his global tariffs agenda (Japan Times) while the administration announces plans to "aggressively revoke" Chinese and Hong Kong student visas (Nikkei Asia). Regional leadership perspectives emerge through Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Yunus advocating collective welfare over individual profit in discussions about Asia's future (Nikkei Shimbun). Corporate restructuring continues with Nissan's headquarters building sale being analyzed as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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06:43
Government to use $12bn in Hasina cash to create sovereign wealth funds
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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07:42โขTPP Expansion Targets ASEAN and EU
โจThe newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba's strategic expansion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with discussions to include ASEAN and EU nations in trade dialogue as part of Asia's future framework (Nikkei Shimbun). Rice policy implementation continues with the government announcing 61 companies confirmed for reserve rice contracts (Yahoo News Japan). Regional economic developments include Bangladesh's offer to purchase additional U.S. cotton and oil using $12 billion from former leader Hasina's funds to establish sovereign wealth funds (Nikkei Asia). Defense procurement discussions persist as Japan's tariff negotiator suggests equipment purchases could address the U.S. trade gap (Kyodo News English), while corporate restructuring remains prominent with Nissan's headquarters sale analysis continuing (Japan Business Press).
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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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08:41
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08:41
09:23
Ishiba warns against rising tide of own-country-first policies around world
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Yahoo! Japan
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10:33โขIshiba Expands Asian Trade Diplomacy
โจThe newspapers report on Prime Minister Ishiba's diplomatic initiatives targeting expanded regional cooperation, with calls for enhanced U.S. security commitment in Asia while warning against rising own-country-first policies globally (Nikkei Asia). Ishiba simultaneously promotes TPP framework expansion to include ASEAN and EU nations in trade dialogue (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestic policy advances include parliamentary agreement for deliberations on separate surname legislation beginning May 30th (Yahoo News Japan), while earthquake prediction information is being dismissed as misinformation (Huffington Post Japan). Defense procurement discussions continue as Japan's tariff negotiator suggests equipment purchases could address U.S. trade gaps (Kyodo News English), occurring alongside Trump administration setbacks with U.S. trade courts blocking global tariffs (Japan Times).
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Leader warns against rising tide of own-country-first policies around world
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Yahoo! Japan
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12:40โขNTT-SBI Partnership Targets Youth Market
โจThe newspapers report on major corporate consolidation as NTT and SBI announce capital partnership targeting young consumers through "telecommunications ร finance" integration (Nikkei Shimbun). Government rice reserve policy faces implementation challenges, with three major convenience store chains having their applications rejected for reserve rice purchases (Yahoo News Japan). Prime Minister Ishiba continues diplomatic positioning, calling for enhanced U.S. security commitment in Asia while warning against rising own-country-first policies globally (Nikkei Asia). Defense procurement discussions persist as Japan's tariff negotiator suggests equipment purchases could address U.S. trade gaps (Kyodo News English), occurring as U.S. trade courts blocked Trump's global tariffs agenda (Japan Times).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Huge importer refunds potentially on table if duties found unconstitutional
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15:36โขTrump Tariffs Face Court Challenge
โจThe newspapers report on escalating U.S.-Japan diplomatic engagement as Prime Minister Ishiba and President Trump held direct phone talks regarding tariff policies (Yahoo News Japan). This follows a U.S. trade court ruling that placed Trump's global tariffs in legal limbo, potentially triggering massive refunds to importers if the duties are deemed unconstitutional (Nikkei Asia, Japan Times). Japan's defense procurement strategy remains central to trade negotiations, with officials suggesting equipment purchases could address bilateral trade imbalances (Kyodo News English). Corporate consolidation continues with NTT-SBI partnership targeting youth markets through telecommunications-finance integration (Nikkei Shimbun), while earthquake prediction misinformation warnings persist (Huffington Post Japan).
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NTTใจSBIใใผใซใใฃใณใฐใน๏ผHD๏ผใ29ๆฅใ่ณๆฌๆฅญๅๆๆบใ็บ่กจใใใSBIHDใซใจใฃใฆไปๅใฎๆๆบใฏ้กงๅฎขๅบ็คใฎๆกๅคงใ ใใ็ใใงใฏใชใใ2021ๅนดใซ่ฒทๅใใSBIๆฐ็้่กใซใชใ็ด2300ๅๅๆฎใๅ
ฌ็่ณ้ๅฎๆธใซใกใใใคใใใใจใฏๅคงใใใไปๅใฎใใฃใผใซใง็ท้ก2900ๅๅใ็ขบไฟใใใ
SBIHDใฎๅๅฐพๅๅญไผ้ทๅ
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NTTใซโฆ
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19:36
Government to use $12bn in Hasina cash to create sovereign wealth funds
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21:05โขRice Prices Double in Reiwa Crisis
โจThe newspapers report on escalating rice price discussions as Agriculture Minister Koizumi faces what's being termed the "Reiwa Rice Riots," with prices doubling due to three synergistic market effects (Japan Business Press). This continues the rice policy challenges noted in previous coverage, now framed as a crisis requiring ministerial intervention. Corporate finance developments accelerate as SBI Chairman Kitao secured 290 billion yen from the NTT partnership specifically to repay public funds injected into SBI Shinsei Bank, with commitment to complete the 230 billion yen repayment within the fiscal year (Nikkei Shimbun). The partnership represents both customer base expansion and resolution of the public bailout legacy from the 2021 bank acquisition.
21:16
Progressive candidate Lee tipped to win presidency, but volatility risks remain
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:42โขSBI Repays Public Bailout Funds
โจThe newspapers report on progressing corporate finance resolutions as SBI secured 290 billion yen from NTT partnership to complete public fund repayment this fiscal year (Nikkei Shimbun). South Korean presidential election coverage shows progressive candidate Lee leading amid economic concerns following six months of political volatility (Nikkei Asia). Weather conditions dominate domestic coverage with morning rain and wind peaks affecting the Kanto region, creating unseasonably cold temperatures (Yahoo News Japan). The "Reiwa Rice Crisis" continues with doubled prices requiring ministerial intervention (Japan Business Press), while earthquake prediction misinformation warnings persist (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he and U.
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