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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 29.03.2025.
It displays 35 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
29.03.2025 ⇢ Day Myanmar Quake Death Toll Climbed While Ishiba Strengthened Alliance
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The Myanmar-Thailand earthquake dominated coverage throughout the day as the death toll rose dramatically from 144 to over 1,600. Japanese media tracked the military junta's requests for international aid and reported two Japanese nationals injured in the disaster. By early afternoon, Japan announced plans to provide relief supplies.
In domestic policy, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced relaxation of restrictions on local government employees holding second jobs, shifting from principle prohibition to allowing work that contributes to community development. Financial reporting focused on risks associated with management buyouts and debt-heavy privatizations.
Prime Minister Ishiba called for strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance, while Pentagon head Hegseth made his first visit to Japan for a war memorial service. Diplomatically significant, China indicated interest in cooperating with Japan and South Korea on North Korean denuclearization, potentially seeking to reduce U.S. regional influence.
29.03.2025
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00:53⇢Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Death Toll Tops 150
⌨The newspapers report extensively on a deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, with the death toll now reaching at least 150 people (The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Yahoo News Japan). The catastrophe has resulted in significant casualties and damage across both countries. In business news, SoftBank Group has unveiled ambitious plans to develop $1 trillion industrial parks in the United States featuring AI robots, aiming to address America's shrinking workforce (Nikkei Asia, Nikkei Shimbun). The massive investment would exceed SoftBank's previously announced $500 billion AI infrastructure plan.
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Tech investor expects automation to help understaffed American manufacturers
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05:43⇢Wall Street Plunges On Trump Tariff Fears
⌨The newspapers report on Wall Street's sharp decline, with the Dow Jones dropping 715 points in reaction to Trump's tariff plans, potentially triggering the collapse of his "one-strong" position (Nikkei Shimbun). SoftBank Group has unveiled a massive $1 trillion investment plan to develop AI robot industrial parks across the United States, aiming to help understaffed American manufacturers through automation (Nikkei Asia). Meanwhile, coverage continues of the devastating Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, with the death toll now exceeding 150 people (The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Yahoo News Japan).
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Japan Business Press
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90 trapped in collapsed Bangkok building that had been under construction
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Yahoo! Japan
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The Japan Times
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09:45⇢Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises
⌨The newspapers report on the worsening Myanmar-Thailand earthquake situation, with the death toll now expected to rise above the currently reported 144-154 fatalities (The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Nikkei Asia). Myanmar's military junta is seeking international aid as rescue efforts continue, particularly in Bangkok where 90 people remain trapped in a collapsed building under construction. In business news, there's coverage of Nissan's leadership transition, with questions about how incoming president Espinosa will address the company's "lack of speed" problems (Japan Business Press).
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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HuffPost Japan
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12:39⇢Private Company Buyouts Raise Debt Risk Concerns
⌨The newspapers continue reporting on the devastating Myanmar-Thailand earthquake, with the death toll now surpassing 150 people (Yahoo News Japan, The Japan Times, Kyodo News, Nikkei Asia). In financial news, there's growing attention to investment strategies for beginners, with advice from a former firefighter turned investor (Huffington Post Japan). The Nikkei Shimbun examines management buyouts (MBOs), warning about companies taking on excessive debt when going private with investment funds, questioning whether market exits truly enhance corporate value.
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【ヤンゴン=共同】ミャンマー中部を震源とするマグニチュード（M）7.7の大地震について国営メディアは29日、首都ネピドーや震源に近い中部マンダレーなど各地で計694人が死亡、負傷者数は1670人に増えたと伝えた。被害がさらに広がるとの見通しを示し、国際支援を歓迎すると表明した。隣国タイでも強い揺れを観測し、首都バンコクでは建設中のビル倒壊などで8人が死亡、80人以上が行方不明になった。
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日本経済新聞
【ヤンゴン=共同】ミャンマー中部を震源とするマグニチュード（M）7.7の大地震について、国営メディアは29日、死者数が694人、負傷者数は1670人に増えたと伝えた。軍事政権は被害がさらに広がるとの見通しを示し、国際支援を歓迎すると表明した。隣国タイでも強い揺れを観測し、首都バンコクでは建設中のビル倒壊などで8人が死亡、80人以上が行方不明になった。
現地からの情報によると、人口密集地の中部マン…
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Yahoo! Japan
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日本経済新聞
企業の経営陣が投資ファンドと組み、上場を取りやめる動きが増えている。株主の要求や買収リスクから距離を置き、自由な経営で成長力を取り戻す狙いだ。ところが上場廃止を経て再上場した企業を分析すると、稼ぐ力を伸ばす原動力は借金ということがわかった。市場退出は本当に企業価値を高めるだろうか。…
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14:36⇢Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000
⌨The newspapers report on the worsening Myanmar-Thailand earthquake disaster, with the death toll now exceeding 1,000 as rescue efforts continue (The Japan Times, Yahoo News Japan). This represents a significant increase from the previously reported 690+ deaths (Yahoo News Japan). In diplomatic news, Pentagon head Hegseth has made his first visit to Japan, joining a war memorial service (Kyodo News). The Nikkei Shimbun continues coverage of management buyouts, warning about the "sweet trap" of companies taking on excessive debt when going private without achieving real growth.
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Nearly 700 people have been killed with more than 1,600 others injured after a magnitude 7.
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Yahoo! Japan
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Over 1,000 people have been confirmed killed with more than 2,300 others injured a day after a magnitude 7.
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Yahoo! Japan
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総務省は地方公務員の兼業や副業を促す。地方自治体向けの許可基準を示し、営利企業から報酬を得て働くことができると明確にする。現状の原則禁止から緩和し、地域に貢献し課題解決につながる活動を幅広く認める。地方公務員の働き方の自由度を高めて人材確保も目指す。
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総務省の分科会が新基準を検討し、自治体に提示する。町おこしや移住者支援などのほか、地域住民の生活維持に欠かせない仕事も認める。例えば過…
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17:26⇢Two Japanese Injured In Myanmar Earthquake
⌨The newspapers report on the Myanmar-Thailand earthquake situation, with two Japanese nationals now confirmed injured (Yahoo News Japan). U.S. Pentagon head Hegseth has made his first official visit to Japan, participating in a war memorial service (Kyodo News). The Ministry of Internal Affairs is easing restrictions on local government employees holding second jobs, moving from principle prohibition to allowing outside work that contributes to community development and helps solve regional challenges (Nikkei Shimbun).
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総務省は地方公務員の兼業や副業を促す。地方自治体向けの許可基準を示し、営利企業から報酬を得て働くことができると明確にする。現状の原則禁止から緩和し、地域に貢献し課題解決につながる活動を幅広く認める。地方公務員の働き方の自由度を高めて人材確保も目指す。
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総務省の分科会が新基準を検討し、自治体に提示する。町おこしや移住者支援などのほか、地域住民の生活維持に欠かせない仕事も認める。例えば過…
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総務省は地方公務員の兼業や副業を促す。地方自治体向けの許可基準を示し、営利企業から報酬を得て働くことができると明確にする。現状の原則禁止から緩和し、地域に貢献し課題解決につながる活動を幅広く認める。地方公務員の働き方の自由度を高めて人材確保も目指す。
【関連記事】
総務省の分科会が新基準を検討し、自治体に提示する。町おこしや移住者支援などのほか、地域住民の生活維持に欠かせない仕事も認める。例えば過…
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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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China has drawn up a scenario to bolster cooperation with Japan and South Korea over North Korea's denuclearization in a bid to drive a wedge in the three-way ties between the two Asian neighbors and the United States, Chinese sources familiar with the matter said Saturday.
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19:33⇢Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,000
⌨The newspapers report on the escalating Myanmar earthquake disaster, with the death toll now surpassing 1,000 as rescue efforts continue (The Japan Times). In diplomatic news, China is developing strategies to cooperate with Japan and South Korea on North Korean denuclearization, potentially to weaken U.S. influence in the region (Kyodo News English). Prime Minister Ishiba is calling for strengthening the Japan-U.S. alliance (Yahoo News Japan). Domestically, the Ministry of Internal Affairs is clarifying standards for local government employees to hold second jobs, shifting from principle prohibition to allowing work that contributes to community development (Nikkei Shimbun).
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Yahoo! Japan
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4月1日からくらしや企業活動に関わる制度が変わる。高校無償化の対象の拡大や育児休業の給付金の拡充など子育て支援の制度が一歩充実する。値上げの春でもある。政府補助の終了に伴い電気料金が上がるほか、多くの食品で値上げが見込まれる。
高校授業料の無償化、高所得者の負担も軽減
高校授業料の無償化については、4月から年収910万円の所得制限を撤廃し、国公私立を問わず全ての世帯に年11万8800円の就学支援…
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:21⇢Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,600
⌨The newspapers report on the increasing death toll from the Myanmar earthquake, now exceeding 1,600 victims (Yahoo News Japan), up from the previously reported 1,000+ casualties. On the domestic front, significant changes coming in April include the removal of income restrictions on high school tuition support, making it available to all households regardless of income level, and enhanced childcare support through expanded childcare leave benefits (Nikkei Shimbun). However, April will also bring price increases as government electricity subsidies end and many food products become more expensive.