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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 13.05.2025.
It displays 33 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
13.05.2025 ⇢ Day Nissan Bleeds 20,000 Jobs
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The US-China trade agreement evolution dominated early coverage, with both nations agreeing to slash tariffs exceeding 100% for 90 days, representing a significant shift in the trade war that had been escalating in previous weeks. China confirmed it would reduce retaliatory tariffs starting May 14.
Nissan's crisis emerged as the day's central story, with multiple reports detailing the automaker's massive ¥670.9 billion ($4.5 billion) loss and drastic restructuring plans. The company announced closures of seven plants globally and 20,000 job cuts, significantly exceeding the 10,000 positions mentioned in previous reports, partly attributed to Trump's tariffs.
Government survey results revealed Japanese vulnerability to online misinformation, with approximately half of respondents believing false information encountered on social media. The Finance Minister acknowledged "inappropriate" omissions in Moritomo documents, while pension reform legislation preparations continued amid consumption tax emerging as a key issue for upcoming Upper House elections.
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00:19⇢US-China Slash Tariffs While Trump Plans Xi Call
⌨The newspapers report on a significant US-China trade agreement to mutually reduce additional tariffs by 115 percentage points (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia, Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times, Kyodo News). The US will lower cumulative tariffs from 145% to 30%, while China will reduce its tariffs from 125% to 10%. Both countries will suspend a portion of these reductions for 90 days while continuing bilateral talks. US Treasury Secretary Bessent emphasized neither side wants "decoupling." Additionally, Yahoo News reports Trump intends to hold phone talks with Chinese President Xi.
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Unofficial Senate results signal weak showing for candidates supported by President Marcos
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President calls on Japan to play leadership role in a changing Indo-Pacific
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05:14⇢Taiwan Calls For Democratic Supply Chain Against China
⌨The newspapers report on Taiwan President Lai's call for democratic nations to form a "non-red" supply chain to counter China's "unfair" trade practices (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Lai urged Japan to take a leadership role in reshaping the Indo-Pacific economic landscape. This comes amid the backdrop of easing US-China trade tensions, with both countries agreeing to mutual tariff reductions and Trump planning talks with President Xi (Kyodo News, Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan).
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The United States and China said Monday they have agreed to slash most of their recent new tariffs on each other's imports and suspend part of the so-called reciprocal duties for 90 days, in a surprise move that appears to be an about-face from their bitter trade war, prompting a surge in stock prices.
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09:53⇢Xi Wins As Trump Slashes Tariffs
⌨The newspapers report on a significant US-China trade agreement, with both countries agreeing to slash most recent tariffs exceeding 100% for 90 days (The Japan Times, Kyodo News English, Yahoo News Japan). This appears to be an about-face from their bitter trade war, with Xi's defiance seemingly paying off as Trump meets most of China's trade demands. The surprise move prompted stock price surges. Meanwhile, Japan Business Press highlights a handwritten newspaper questioning democracy in depopulated areas facing administrative corruption and disaster damage.
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新入社員をはじめ若手が辞める理由は主に、①仕事内容が思っていたのと違う②仕事がきつい、ストレスが多い――の2つが挙げられてきた。最近はどちらにも当てはまらないパターンが増えつつあるという。「この会社にいても時間を浪費しているだけではないのか」と、静かに疑問やモヤモヤ感を募らせるケースだ。企業はどのように対応すればいいのだろう。
早めに見切りつける「もったいない離職」
厚生労働省が毎年公表する新卒…
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13:26⇢Young Workers Quit Over "Time Waste" Concerns
⌨The newspapers report on changing workplace attitudes among young Japanese employees who quit jobs early due to feeling their time is being wasted, rather than traditional reasons like poor fit or high stress (Nikkei Shimbun). This "wasteful resignation" phenomenon has companies seeking responses to retain talent. Other headlines mention a call for "some respect" (Huffington Post) and agreement between ruling coalition leaders to consider a supplementary budget this autumn (Yahoo News). Meanwhile, the US-China trade agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days remains in focus (Kyodo News, Japan Times).
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Prospect of Trump tariffs adds to industry's deep-rooted challenges
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日産自動車は経営再建に向けて、国内で一部工場の稼働を停止する方針を固めた。具体的な対象工場や、休止するか閉鎖するかは今後詰める。日産は業績不振に陥っており、世界で従業員数の15%に相当する2万人を削減する。販売不振に伴い、過剰生産がコストを圧迫してきた。国内工場の稼働停止に踏み込み、経営の立て直しを急ぐ。
日産は子会社を含めると国内に5工場を持っている。福岡県や神奈川県、栃木の3県にあり、生産能…
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Around half of respondents to a survey believed at least one of 15 instances of false information on social media after seeing or hearing about it, the Japanese government's first-ever survey on public awareness of misinformation showed Tuesday.
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Vice president's hopes of surviving Senate trial have risen, analysts say
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16:38⇢Half of Japanese Believe False Social Media Information
⌨The newspapers report on a government survey showing Japanese vulnerability to online misinformation, with about half of respondents believing false information they encountered on social media (Kyodo News English). Nissan plans to suspend operations at some domestic factories as part of its restructuring efforts, aiming to reduce excess production that has been hurting performance amid plans to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide (Nikkei Shimbun). Additionally, finance minister acknowledged "inappropriate" omissions in Moritomo documents (Yahoo News Japan), while Philippine election results potentially strengthen Vice President Sara Duterte's position (Nikkei Asia).
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New CEO faces early test in market buffeted by Trump tariffs
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19:02⇢Nissan Cuts 20,000 Jobs Amid $4.5 Billion Loss
⌨The newspapers report on Nissan's severe financial troubles, with the company announcing a $4.5 billion net loss, plans to close seven factories globally, and cut 20,000 jobs as the new CEO confronts challenges partly caused by Trump tariffs (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, consumption tax is emerging as a central issue in Japan's upcoming Upper House elections (Japan Times). Additionally, the Prime Minister has affirmed Japan's commitment to maintaining multilateral trade through the WTO (Yahoo News Japan).
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New CEO faces early test in market buffeted by Trump tariffs
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21:27⇢Nissan Slashes 7 Plants And 20,000 Jobs
⌨The newspapers report on Nissan's deepening financial crisis, with the automaker announcing plans to close seven factories globally and eliminate 20,000 jobs following a massive ¥4.5 billion net loss for fiscal year 2024 (Kyodo News English, Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). The new CEO faces significant challenges partly attributed to Trump tariffs. Additionally, Japan's government is preparing to submit pension reform legislation to the Diet, with modifications being a key focus (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, consumption tax remains a central issue in the upcoming Upper House election debate (Japan Times).
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