Investment size and need for shareholder approval cast doubt on plan
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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 26.04.2025.
It displays 30 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
26.04.2025 โข Day of Toyota Industries Privatization Plans and Trump's Trade Tactics
โจMorning coverage focused on U.S.-Japan trade tensions, with Trump claiming a tariff deal was "very close" while Japan reportedly resisted forming an anti-China trade bloc. The U.S. revealed plans to impose hefty port entry fees on foreign-built car transport ships from October, functioning as de facto tariffs on Japanese automakers.
Toyota Industries' potential privatization emerged as a major business story, with reports indicating Toyota Motor might invest in a deal worth up to 6 trillion yenโcontinuing yesterday's corporate restructuring narrative.
Financial regulatory reforms gained attention as Japan's FSA developed guidelines allowing banks to rate borrowers based on growth potential rather than just financial statements, potentially increasing funding for promising but currently unprofitable firms.
By afternoon, international news dominated with Russia claiming complete recapture of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, which Ukraine promptly denied, signaling a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
Toyota Industries' potential privatization emerged as a major business story, with reports indicating Toyota Motor might invest in a deal worth up to 6 trillion yenโcontinuing yesterday's corporate restructuring narrative.
Financial regulatory reforms gained attention as Japan's FSA developed guidelines allowing banks to rate borrowers based on growth potential rather than just financial statements, potentially increasing funding for promising but currently unprofitable firms.
By afternoon, international news dominated with Russia claiming complete recapture of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, which Ukraine promptly denied, signaling a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
26.04.2025
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01:00 (16:00)โขToyota Industries Explores $35 Billion Privatization
โจThe newspapers report on Toyota Industries' potential plan to go private through a massive buyout operation. Toyota Motor and other group companies are considering establishing a special purpose company to buy out Toyota Industries shares in a deal that could reach 6 trillion yen or $35 billion (Nikkei Shimbun, Nikkei Asia). However, questions remain about securing the necessary funds and obtaining shareholder approval. Meanwhile, reports indicate a growing rift between the US and Europe over Ukraine peace proposals (Yahoo News Japan).
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Investment size and need for shareholder approval cast doubt on plan
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04:09
Seoul is wary of potential financial risks while Taipei seeks closer ties with US
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Japan Business Press
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06:47
Japanese automakers turn to big names in tech instead of going it alone
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07:07 (22:07)โขJapanese Automakers Partner With Chinese Tech Giants
โจThe newspapers report on Toyota's strategic moves in the EV market, with Toyota choosing Huawei and Honda utilizing DeepSeek for their China electric vehicle operations rather than developing technology independently (Nikkei Asia). Toyota Industries is considering going private, with restructuring plans potentially attracting investment (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, analysis of Russia's authoritarianism and interventionism examines why these traits emerged, with reporting on strong anti-Russian sentiment felt in Riga, Latvia (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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09:27
A bipartisan group of U.
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Yahoo! Japan
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09:37 (00:37)โขU.S. Lawmakers Press Trump On North Korean Abductions
โจThe newspapers report on U.S. bipartisan efforts to address North Korea's abductions of Japanese citizens, with lawmakers urging Trump to tackle this longstanding issue (Kyodo News English). Toyota Industries is considering going private with potential Toyota Motor investment in a massive deal worth up to 6 trillion yen (Nikkei Shimbun). The Constitutional Democratic Party has taken an unusual stance opposing foreign trips by Japan's Foreign Minister (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, reporting continues on Japanese automakers' partnerships with Chinese tech giants for their EV operations in China (Nikkei Asia).
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Yahoo! Japan
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President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States is "very close" to a deal with Japan as the two countries continue talks over U.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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14:33 (05:33)โขTrump's Trade Tactics Target Japan
โจThe newspapers report on intensifying U.S.-Japan trade negotiations under Trump, with Japan likely to resist efforts to form an anti-China trade bloc (Japan Times), even as Trump claims a tariff deal is "very close" (Kyodo News English). New trade barriers appear imminent as the U.S. plans to impose hefty port entry fees on foreign-built car transport ships starting October, effectively functioning as tariffs to protect American shipbuilding (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, U.S.-China trade talks show disagreements (Yahoo News Japan), while Japanese companies explore unusual business ventures like ostrich beauty serum at beef bowl restaurants (Huffington Post Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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17:15 (08:15)โขBanking Rules Revamp To Support Growth-Oriented Firms
โจThe newspapers report on new financial regulatory guidance being developed by Japan's Financial Services Agency, which will allow banks to more flexibly rate corporate borrowers by considering growth potential beyond just financial statements (Nikkei Shimbun). Red-ink companies with strong future growth prospects could be classified as "normal borrowers," improving their access to funding. Meanwhile, coverage continues of Pope Francis's funeral, with faithful gathering to pay their respects (Yahoo News Japan).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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20:34 (11:34)โขPope's Funeral Broadcast Globally With "Not Forgetting" Message
โจThe newspapers report on the streaming of Pope Francis's funeral to a global audience with a message of "not forgetting" his legacy (Yahoo News Japan). Financial regulatory reforms continue to draw attention, with the Financial Services Agency developing new guidelines allowing banks to rate borrowers more flexibly based on growth potential rather than just financial statements (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, U.S.-Japan trade relations remain tense as Japan reportedly resists Trump's efforts to form an anti-China trade bloc (Japan Times), even as Trump claims a bilateral tariff deal is "very close" (Kyodo News English).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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22:42 (13:42)โขRussia Claims Complete Recapture of Kursk
โจThe newspapers report on Russia's claim to have fully recaptured Kursk region, which Ukraine denies (Yahoo News Japan). This represents a significant development in the ongoing conflict. Meanwhile, Japan's financial regulatory reforms continue drawing attention, with the Financial Services Agency developing new guidelines allowing banks to rate borrowers based on growth potential rather than just financial statements (Nikkei Shimbun). U.S.-Japan trade relations remain complex as Japan reportedly resists Trump's efforts to form an anti-China trade bloc (Japan Times), despite Trump claiming a bilateral tariff deal is "very close" (Kyodo News English).