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12.09.2025

The day five candidates joined the LDP presidential race

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 12.09.2025.

It displays 32 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.09.2025The day five candidates joined the LDP presidential race

Japanese media on September 12 focused on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with early reports indicating that Takayuki Kobayashi would run for party president, broadening the field in the leadership contest following Ishiba's resignation. By late morning, reports solidified a strong possibility of five candidates vying for leadership. This political development occurred alongside continued domestic concerns about health and the rising influence of the Sanseit

12.09.2025
02:20

02:22Nepal's 'Gen Z' Protests and Global Market Surge

Japanese media reports renewed momentum in AI-related stocks, pushing the Nikkei stock average above 44,000 yen (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, discussions persist regarding Ishiba's resignation making a rate increase less likely (The Japan Times). Internationally, a new development highlights Nepal's 'Gen Z' protests, reflecting long-standing resentment towards political elites and eyeing new leadership (Nikkei Asia). The 24th anniversary of 9/11 is also noted (Yahoo News Japan).
05:24
証券口座の乗っ取りの被害補償に業界が頭を悩ませている。統一基準をつくるのは難しく、補償は各社の方針に委ねられている。だが、口座乗っ取りの多くは相場操縦が目的で、株の銘柄が置き換わる形のため、必ずしも資産がなくなるわけではない。専門家からは補償の範囲を巡りトラブルが生じるリスクを指摘する声もある。 ガイドライン改正案、補償の記載は変えず 「顧客側と証券会社側にどの程度の過失があるか、様々なケースが…
05:24
06:15

06:25Hyundai Production Delays and Media Accountability

Japanese media reports focus on Hyundai's US factory construction delays due to employee visa issues, with calls for improved visa systems (Nikkei Shimbun). Domestically, there's discussion about the Mainichi Shimbun's refusal to retract an "erroneous report" concerning "Prime Minister Ishiba stepping down," contrasting with Yomiuri's apology (Japan Business Press). Additionally, East and West Japan are warned of heavy rain due to atmospheric instability (Yahoo News Japan).
11:02
米国の利下げ再開を見据え人工知能(AI)関連株の勢いが止まらない。金利低下が株価を押し上げる「金融相場」が、さらにAI株に点火するシナリオを市場関係者は意識しはじめた。過去の金融相場ではテクノロジー株が上がりやすい傾向があった。株価の天井は見えにくくなっている。 米国株式市場では11日、主要株価指数がそろって最高値を更新した。市場は、米連邦準備理事会(FRB)が16〜17日に開く米連邦公開市場委…
11:02

11:04AI Stocks Soar, Brazilian President Jailed

Japanese media reports renewed momentum in AI-related stocks, with the Nikkei Shimbun noting the market's focus on a "financial market" scenario fueled by anticipated US interest rate cuts, pushing share prices higher. Internationally, news emerges of a 27-year prison sentence for Brazil's former president (Yahoo News Japan), while an image of a "person of interest" has been released in connection with the killing of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk (Huffington Post Japan).

12:48Japan-US Finance Ministers on Exchange Policy

Japanese media reports that the finance ministers of Japan and the United States have issued a joint statement regarding exchange rate policy (Yahoo News Japan). This comes as the Nikkei Shimbun continues to highlight the ongoing surge in AI-related stocks, driven by anticipated US interest rate cuts, with a focus on a 'financial market' scenario. Internationally, authorities have released a 'fugitive video' of the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing (Huffington Post Japan), while Thailand's new PM faces pressure to impress voters (Nikkei Asia). Domestically, the Mainichi Shimbun faces scrutiny for not retracting a report on 'Prime Minister Ishiba stepping down' (Japan Business Press).
13:31

15:11LDP Leadership Race and AI Strategy

Japanese media continues to focus on domestic politics, particularly the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and the potential emergence of a more conservative leader (The Japan Times). The government is also moving to formulate a basic AI plan by year-end, holding its first meeting (Yahoo News Japan). Internationally, China's auto price war persists despite regulatory efforts (Nikkei Asia), and the surge in AI-related stocks continues (Nikkei Shimbun).
15:40
12日の東京株式市場で日経平均株価は3日続伸し、終値は前日比395円62銭(0.89%)高の4万4768円12銭だった。3日連続で最高値を更新した。人工知能(AI)関連銘柄への買い継続に加え、米連邦準備理事会(FRB)の利下げ再開期待が一段と高まり、投資家のリスク選好姿勢が強まった。日本株固有の材料として自民党総裁選への高市早苗前経済安全保障相の出馬も追い風だ。3つの買い条件が日本株を押し上げて…
15:40

17:00LDP Leadership Heats Up, Nikkei Surges

Japanese media continues to focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with new developments including Noda's sarcastic remarks about it being a "loser's comeback game" (Yahoo News Japan) and the potential for a more conservative leader (The Japan Times). Concurrently, the Nikkei stock average has continued its ascent, marking a third consecutive record high, fueled by AI-related stocks and anticipation of US interest rate cuts (Nikkei Shimbun). The ongoing auto price war in China also remains a topic (Nikkei Asia), alongside the Mainichi Shimbun's refusal to retract a report (Japan Business Press).
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18:06
SBI新生銀行はデジタル通貨を2026年度にも法人顧客向けに発行する。米JPモルガン・チェースが中心となって構築する送金システムに接続し、越境決済を即時・低コストでできるようにする。デジタル通貨を発行して国際送金への活用を考える銀行は世界で増えている。海外で先行する金融領域の技術を取り込み、顧客サービスの利便性を高める。 インターネットイニシアティブ(IIJ)グループのディーカレットDCP(東京…
18:06
19:16

19:18Digital Currency Cross-Border Payments on the Horizon!

Japanese media reports SBI Shinsei Bank plans to issue digital currency for corporate clients by fiscal year 2026, enabling instant and low-cost international remittances through a system led by JP Morgan Chase (Nikkei Shimbun). This aligns with a global trend of banks utilizing digital currencies for cross-border payments. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election continues to be a focus, with discussions about a potentially more conservative leader (The Japan Times). Concerns are also raised about health (Huffington Post Japan) and the rising influence of the Sanseitō party (Japan Business Press).
20:28
トヨタ自動車が、在庫を減らして工場の生産性を高める取り組みを世界に広げる。開発と生産、販売が一体となって部品の需要や重複を洗い出し、国内外10工場で部品の種類を最大8割減らした。この仕組みを米国や欧州の8工場に展開する。電動化など自動車業界の競争軸が激変するなか、競争力維持へ「カイゼン」を進化させる。 工場の35%を余剰スペースにする トヨタは2023年から「AREA(エリア)35」と呼ぶ生産効…
20:28

20:29Prime Minister to Visit South Korea?

Japanese media reports that the Prime Minister is adjusting plans for a visit to South Korea by the end of September (Yahoo News Japan). This international engagement comes as domestic discussions continue regarding the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election and the potential for a more conservative leader (The Japan Times), alongside ongoing concerns about health (Huffington Post Japan) and the rising influence of the Sanseitō party (Japan Business Press). Toyota's global 'Kaizen' efforts to reduce parts variety by up to 80% are also highlighted (Nikkei Shimbun).
23:47

23:49LDP Presidential Race: Five Candidates Vie for Leadership!

Japanese media continues to focus on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election, with reports now indicating a strong possibility of five candidates vying for the leadership (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times). This political development occurs alongside continued concerns about health (Huffington Post Japan) and the rising influence of the Sanseitō party (Japan Business Press). Meanwhile, Toyota is expanding its global "Kaizen" efforts to reduce parts variety by up to 80% (Nikkei Shimbun), and the Hyundai-GM partnership faces challenges due to an EV slump and an immigration raid (Nikkei Asia).