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31.03.2025

31.03.2025Day Market Freefall Met Myanmar Death Toll Rise

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 31.03.2025.

It displays 46 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

31.03.2025Day Market Freefall Met Myanmar Death Toll Rise
The Nikkei average plummeted throughout the morning, initially falling 1,100 points before deepening to over 1,500 points by midday. The decline pushed the index below 36,000 yen amid what markets labeled "Trump tariff recession" fears, continuing the financial anxiety that began with Trump's auto tariff announcement last week.

The Myanmar earthquake death toll surpassed 2,000 as rescue hopes faded three days after the disaster. Reports indicated the military continued bombing operations despite the humanitarian crisis, complicating aid delivery efforts documented by Nikkei Asia.

Japan's parliament enacted the FY2025 budget after a rare revision process, reflecting Prime Minister Ishiba's reversal on medical cost increases. Meanwhile, a government study warned the Nankai Trough megaquake could kill up to 298,000 people despite a 10% reduction in estimated casualties through mitigation measures.

Fuji TV's president issued an apology following a third-party committee report on workplace sexual violence.
31.03.2025
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31日の東京株式市場で、日経平均株価は大幅続落し、前週末と比べた下げ幅は一時1100円を超え、3万5900円台をつけた。前週末の米株式相場が米景気の後退とインフレ再燃への懸念から、大幅に下落した流れを引き継ぎ、東京市場でも投資家の運用リスクを回避する姿勢が鮮明となった。 28日の米株式市場で主要3…
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31日の東京株式市場で、日経平均株価は大幅続落し、前週末と比べた下げ幅は一時1200円を超え、3万5800円台をつけた。前週末の米株式相場が米景気の後退とインフレ再燃への懸念から、大幅に下落した流れを引き継ぎ、東京市場でも投資家の運用リスクを回避する姿勢が鮮明となった。 28日の米株式市場で主要3指数はそろって3日続落した。同日発表になった米物価指標を受け、米国のインフレ圧力の強さが改めて意識さ…
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31日の東京株式市場で、日経平均株価は大幅続落し、前週末と比べた下げ幅は一時1500円を超え、3万5600円台をつけた。前週末の米株式相場が米景気の後退とインフレ再燃への懸念から、大幅に下落した流れを引き継ぎ、東京市場でも投資家の運用リスクを回避する姿勢が鮮明となった。 28日の米株式市場で主要3指数はそろって3日続落した。同日発表になった米物価指標を受け、米国のインフレ圧力の強さが改めて意識さ…
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00:34Tokyo Stocks Plunge Over 1,500 Points

The newspapers report on a major stock market decline in Tokyo. The Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 1,500 points, dropping below 36,000 yen to the 35,600 yen range (Nikkei Shimbun, Yahoo News Japan). This sharp decline follows significant drops in U.S. markets over concerns about economic recession and renewed inflation. The Nikkei reports that all three major U.S. indices fell for a third consecutive day on March 28th, with investors clearly moving to avoid risk. Meanwhile, discussion continues about how decades of rice production adjustment policies have led to decreased production capacity and motivation, contributing to current high rice prices (Japan Business Press).
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02:22Nikkei Tumbles Over 4% On U.S. Tariff Fears

The newspapers report on significant market declines, with the Nikkei stock index tumbling over 4% early Monday due to U.S. tariff concerns following Wall Street plunges late last week (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun). Previous reporting noted the Nikkei average temporarily falling by more than 1,500 points, dropping below 36,000 yen. Meanwhile, Myanmar's military continues bombing towns despite the earthquake crisis according to rebels (The Japan Times), while in domestic news, Imabari City has declared a wildfire in Ehime Prefecture under control (Yahoo News Japan).
03:10
Up to 298,000 people in Japan could die in a megaquake occurring in the Nankai Trough, a revised estimate by the government's earthquake task force showed Monday, with efforts to mitigate damage reducing the number by around 10 percent from the previous estimate in 2012.
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05:35Nankai Trough Megaquake Could Kill 298,000

The newspapers report on mounting natural disaster concerns with a new Japanese government estimate showing up to 298,000 could die in a potential Nankai Trough megaquake, though mitigation efforts have reduced this number by 10% from 2012 estimates (Kyodo News English). Meanwhile, rescue hopes are fading for Myanmar earthquake victims three days after the disaster (The Japan Times). Financial markets remain turbulent, with the Nikkei average temporarily falling over 1,500 points (Nikkei Shimbun) and shares of a Thai firm building a tower that collapsed in the quake dropping 27% (Nikkei Asia).

07:18Nikkei Plunges Below 36,000 Yen

The newspapers report on significant market declines, with the Nikkei average falling 1,502 points and dropping below 36,000 yen due to foreign investors' selling pressure (Nikkei Shimbun). A new report highlights sexual violence issues at Fuji TV, with a third-party committee investigating workplace-related sexual violence (Yahoo News Japan). Earlier reporting noted the continuing rescue efforts in Myanmar after the deadly earthquake (The Japan Times) and ongoing concerns about rice price increases due to decades of production adjustment policies (Japan Business Press).
08:08

08:53Trump's Defense Demands May Spare Japan

The newspapers report on geopolitical and economic developments. Japan may avoid Trump's harshest defense demands for now, though defense relations remain a key topic (The Japan Times). Huawei's automotive revenue has increased nearly sixfold despite US restrictions, though its net profit declined 28% amid ongoing investments (Nikkei Asia). A third-party committee is investigating workplace-related sexual violence at Fuji TV (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, earlier reporting noted the Nikkei average falling below 36,000 yen (Nikkei Shimbun) and concerns about a potential Nankai Trough megaquake that could kill up to 298,000 people (Kyodo News).
10:27
Japan's parliament on Monday enacted a state budget for the next fiscal year after a rare upper house revision reflecting Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's decision to reverse course on a planned hike in medical costs, handing a hard-won victory to the minority government with less than a day remaining in the current fiscal year.
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10:29Parliament Passes Budget After Medical Cost Reversal

The newspapers report on Japan's parliament enacting the FY 2025 budget after a rare upper house revision, reflecting Prime Minister Ishiba's decision to reverse a planned medical cost hike - a victory for the minority government achieved just before the fiscal year's end (Kyodo News). Meanwhile, Fuji TV is holding a press conference in response to a third-party committee's report, likely addressing workplace issues (Yahoo News). Previous reporting noted market turbulence with the Nikkei average falling below 36,000 yen (Nikkei Shimbun), Trump's potential defense demands on Japan (Japan Times), and rice price increases linked to decades-old production adjustment policies (Japan Business Press).

12:22Nikkei Plunges On Trump Tariff Recession Fears

The newspapers report on significant market concerns with the Nikkei average falling 1,500 points and dropping below 36,000 yen amid fears of a "Trump tariff recession" risk spreading through markets (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, Fuji TV's president has issued an apology for causing distress, likely related to the previously reported investigation into workplace-related sexual violence (Yahoo News Japan). Earlier reporting noted Japan's parliament enacting the FY 2025 budget after a rare revision on medical costs (Kyodo News), while Japan may avoid Trump's most severe defense demands for now (Japan Times).
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19:20
【ニューヨーク=川上梓】トランプ米政権による輸入車への25%追加関税の発動が4月3日に迫るなか、米国の車販売現場で駆け込み購入が起きている。関税コストを吸収するための値上げが予想されるなか、3月新車販売は前月比2割増えたもようだ。一方、トランプ大統領はメーカーに値上げしないよう求めており、車市場は混乱しそうだ。 輸入車店に駆け込み客 ニューヨーク市内にある高級車ボルボ・カー(スウェーデン)の販売…
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19:23Americans Rush Car Purchases Before Trump's 25% Tariff

The newspapers report on market disruption due to Trump's impending 25% tariff on imported cars. American consumers are rushing to purchase vehicles before April 3, with March sales up 20% from February as price increases are expected (Nikkei Shimbun). In technology news, chip manufacturer GlobalFoundries is considering a merger with Taiwan's UMC, potentially securing American access to older semiconductor technology amid China tensions (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, Japan's parliament faces numerous challenges in the latter half of its session following budget approval (Yahoo News Japan).
19:38
【ニューヨーク=川上梓】トランプ米政権による輸入車への25%追加関税の発動が4月3日に迫るなか、米国の車販売現場で駆け込み購入が起きている。関税コストを吸収するための値上げが予想されるなか、3月新車販売は前月比2割増えたもようだ。一方、トランプ大統領はメーカーに値上げしないよう求めており、車市場は混乱しそうだ。 輸入車店に駆け込み客 ニューヨーク市内にある高級車ボルボ・カー(スウェーデン)の販売…
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