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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 โข Day Myanmar Quake Death Toll Climbed While Ishiba Strengthened Alliance
โจThe 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.
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 (15:53)โขMyanmar-Thailand Earthquake Death Toll Tops 150
โจThe 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 (20:43)โขWall Street Plunges On Trump Tariff Fears
โจThe 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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07:22
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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09:43
A magnitude 7.
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09:45 (00:45)โขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises
โจThe 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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12:39 (03:39)โขPrivate Company Buyouts Raise Debt Risk Concerns
โจThe 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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ๆฐใ694ไบบใ่ฒ ๅท่
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Yahoo! Japan
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14:36 (05:36)โขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000
โจThe 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.
14:39
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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15:26
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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17:26 (08:26)โขTwo Japanese Injured In Myanmar Earthquake
โจThe 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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HuffPost Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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19:31
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 (10:33)โขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,000
โจThe 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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Yahoo! Japan
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Yahoo! Japan
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23:21 (14:21)โขMyanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,600
โจThe 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.