30.03.2025

Day Defense Chiefs Bolstered Alliance While Myanmar Earthquake Tragedy Unfolded

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Japan for 30.03.2025.

It displays 28 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

30.03.2025 ⇢ Day Defense Chiefs Bolstered Alliance While Myanmar Earthquake Tragedy Unfolded

⌨U.S.-Japan defense relations dominated morning coverage as defense chiefs met to urgently bolster deterrence amid China's rising influence. This follows Pentagon head Hegseth's first Japan visit and Prime Minister Ishiba's calls for strengthening the alliance reported yesterday. By afternoon, reassurances emerged that no U.S. demands for increased defense spending materialized, likely bringing relief to Japanese officials.

The Myanmar earthquake aftermath continued to develop, with reports of a collapsed airport control tower and a Japanese national unaccounted for. The humanitarian situation appeared complex as opposition forces declared partial ceasefires in affected areas while Myanmar's military reportedly continued airstrikes despite the disaster.

Financial news revealed plans by Japan's FSA to introduce insider trading regulations for cryptocurrency as active accounts have increased 3.6-fold over five years. Reports also highlighted a technical lag in Tokyo's foreign exchange systems compared to New York, potentially damaging national interests.

30.03.2025

02:11

日本経済新聞

対トランプ関税、日本のカード定まらず通商戦略後手に

トランプ米大統領が2期目に就任してから2カ月が経過し、日本の経済外交が後手に回る場面が目立ち始めた。米国の狙いが読み切れず交渉カードを絞りきれない。日本経済の屋台骨である自動車への25%追加関税が発表され、産業界には政府交渉への諦観も広がりつつある。「我が国の除外を確認するに至っていないという報告を先ほど事務方から受けた」。武藤容治経済産業相は28日の閣議後の記者会見で、トランプ関税を巡る日米…

02:11 (17:11 in your timezone)

04:11

Yahoo! Japan

火山情報

04:11 (19:11 in your timezone)

04:20

Yahoo! Japan

霧島山、噴火警戒レベル3に

04:20 (19:20 in your timezone)

05:14 (20:14)⇢Japan Struggles With Trump Tariff Response

⌨The newspapers report on U.S.-Japan defense relations amid concerns over Trump's tariffs. U.S. and Japanese defense chiefs met to discuss alliance issues as tensions rise over Trump's 25% auto tariff announcement (The Japan Times). Japan's economic diplomacy appears reactive, with the government struggling to develop a clear negotiation strategy as Trump's tariffs threaten the automotive sector, a cornerstone of Japan's economy (Nikkei Shimbun). In domestic news, Mount Kirishima has been placed under volcano alert level 3, indicating increased volcanic activity requiring caution (Yahoo News Japan).

05:36

The Japan Times

U.S., Japan defense chiefs to meet amid concerns over alliance and tariffs

05:36 (20:36 in your timezone)

06:02

Japan Business Press

なぜトランプは「皇帝」プーチンに傾倒するのか―ウクライナ屈服・米欧分断・米国孤立…世界はプーチンが望む姿に

06:02 (21:02 in your timezone)

06:44

Yahoo! Japan

新燃岳、噴火警戒レベル3に

06:44 (21:44 in your timezone)

07:18

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー地震の死者1600人超

07:18 (22:18 in your timezone)

08:50

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー民主派戦闘を一時停止

08:50 (23:50 in your timezone)

08:52 (23:52)⇢Defense Chiefs To Meet Amid Alliance Concerns

⌨The newspapers report on U.S.-Japan defense relations amid concerns over the alliance and Trump's tariffs, with defense chiefs scheduled to meet soon (The Japan Times). Media also discusses why Trump appears to be drawn to "Emperor" Putin, suggesting this relationship could lead to Ukraine's capitulation, U.S.-Europe division, and American isolation (Japan Business Press). In Myanmar, pro-democracy forces have temporarily suspended combat operations (Yahoo News Japan), while China seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan and South Korea on North Korean denuclearization (Kyodo News).

10:13

The Japan Times

U.S., Japan defense chiefs meet amid concerns over alliance and tariffs

10:13 (01:13 in your timezone)

11:04

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー地震犠牲者は大幅増か

11:04 (02:04 in your timezone)

11:38

日本経済新聞

遅れる東京円相場、損なう国益NYと0.1〜0.2秒ズレ

外国為替市場で刻々と変化する円相場。企業の輸出入や海外投資に影響する経済活動の重要インフラだ。ところが、東京で見える価格はニューヨークよりもまばたき1回分（0.1〜0.2秒）遅く表示されるようになってしまった。主要取引システムの価格生成サーバーが東京から姿を消したためだ。外為取引のコスト上昇につながる恐れが生じている。資源や原料を輸入に頼る日本にとって為替動向は企業活動や個人の暮らしにとって重…

11:38 (02:38 in your timezone)

11:39 (02:39)⇢Tokyo Forex Systems Lag Behind New York

⌨The newspapers report on U.S.-Japan defense relations as defense chiefs meet amid concerns over alliance stability and Trump's threatened tariffs (The Japan Times). A technical issue in Tokyo's foreign exchange systems shows yen exchange rates with a 0.1-0.2 second delay compared to New York, potentially damaging national interests and increasing trading costs, which is particularly significant for import-dependent Japan (Nikkei Shimbun). The Myanmar earthquake death toll appears to be significantly higher than previously reported (Yahoo News Japan), while media continues analyzing Trump's apparent affinity for Putin (Japan Business Press).

11:46

Kyodo News

Japan, U.S. defense chiefs vow to beef up alliance amid China rise

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his U.

11:46 (02:46 in your timezone)

12:54

Yahoo! Japan

決勝を速報横浜vs.智弁和歌山

12:54 (03:54 in your timezone)

13:03

Yahoo! Japan

速報選抜決勝横浜vs.智弁和歌山

13:03 (04:03 in your timezone)

14:46

Yahoo! Japan

横浜が選抜優勝 19年ぶり4度目

14:46 (05:46 in your timezone)

14:47 (05:47)⇢Defense Chiefs Strengthen Japan-U.S. Alliance Against China

⌨The newspapers report on Japan-U.S. defense relations as defense chiefs vow to strengthen the alliance amid China's rise (Kyodo News English, The Japan Times). Both nations' defense ministers met to discuss cooperation in various domains including space and cyber, while concerns about Trump's threatened tariffs remain in the background. In sports news, Yokohama has won the spring high school baseball tournament for the fourth time, their first victory in 19 years (Yahoo News Japan). Meanwhile, technical issues in Tokyo's foreign exchange systems continue to show yen rates with a delay compared to New York (Nikkei Shimbun).

15:11

Kyodo News

Japan, U.S. agree to urgently boost deterrence amid China rise

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his U.

15:11 (06:11 in your timezone)

15:11

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー地震空港の管制塔倒壊

15:11 (06:11 in your timezone)

16:01

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー邦人1人と連絡とれず

16:01 (07:01 in your timezone)

17:09

日本経済新聞

金融庁、仮想通貨にインサイダー規制金商法改正へ

■仮想通貨の稼働口座数は5年で3.6倍 ■売買が広がる中、不正取引を防ぐ ■発行体にも情報開示義務を課す見通し…

17:09 (08:09 in your timezone)

17:11 (08:11)⇢Japan Tightens Crypto Regulations As FSA Targets Insider Trading

⌨The newspapers report on strengthening Japan-U.S. defense cooperation amid China's rise, with both nations agreeing to urgently boost deterrence (Kyodo News English, The Japan Times). In domestic news, Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to introduce insider trading regulations for cryptocurrency through amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, as active cryptocurrency accounts have increased 3.6-fold over five years (Nikkei Shimbun). Meanwhile, contact has been lost with a Japanese national in Myanmar (Yahoo News Japan), while media continues analyzing Trump's apparent affinity for Putin (Japan Business Press).

17:39

Kyodo News

Australia nuclear subs could sail near Taiwan, Senkakus: ex-PM Morrison

Australia's future nuclear-powered submarines could operate near Taiwan and a group of Japan-controlled islands and act as a deterrent to China in the region, said former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who negotiated the technology acquisition deal with the United States and Britain.

17:39 (08:39 in your timezone)

17:43

The Japan Times

In Tokyo, Pentagon chief provides assurances that Japan-U.S. alliance remains robust

17:43 (08:43 in your timezone)

18:16

Yahoo! Japan

米長官中国抑止に日本は不可欠

18:16 (09:16 in your timezone)

18:33

Nikkei Asia

Myanmar opposition declares partial ceasefire in quake areas

National Unity Government vows to collaborate with aid agencies

18:33 (09:33 in your timezone)

19:59

Yahoo! Japan

ミャンマー国軍地震後も国内空爆

19:59 (10:59 in your timezone)

20:01 (11:01)⇢Pentagon Chief Reaffirms Japan-U.S. Alliance

⌨The newspapers report on regional security developments. The Pentagon chief has reassured Japan about the robustness of the Japan-U.S. alliance (The Japan Times), while former Australian PM Morrison stated their future nuclear submarines could operate near Taiwan and Japan's Senkaku Islands as a deterrent to China (Kyodo News). The situation in Myanmar shows contrasting developments with opposition forces declaring a partial ceasefire in earthquake-affected areas (Nikkei Asia) while Myanmar's military continues airstrikes despite the earthquake (Yahoo News Japan). Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to regulate cryptocurrency insider trading (Nikkei Shimbun).

21:17

Yahoo! Japan

日中韓自由貿易を強化で合意

21:17 (12:17 in your timezone)

22:00

Nikkei Asia

Chinese high rollers pull back in Las Vegas, but other Asians up the ante

With broad range of attractions, city attracts more Vietnamese and South Korean visitors

22:00 (13:00 in your timezone)

22:18

Yahoo! Japan

トンガ沖でM7.1 日本に津波なし

22:18 (13:18 in your timezone)

22:52

Yahoo! Japan

トンガ沖でM7.0 日本に津波なし

22:52 (13:52 in your timezone)

22:54 (13:54)⇢Tonga Earthquake Causes No Tsunami Threat To Japan

⌨The newspapers report on changes in casino patronage in Las Vegas, with Chinese high rollers pulling back while Vietnamese and South Korean visitors increase (Nikkei Asia). A magnitude 7.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Tonga, but no tsunami threat was reported for Japan (Yahoo News Japan). Regional security remains in focus with the Pentagon chief reaffirming the Japan-U.S. alliance (The Japan Times) and discussions about Australian nuclear submarines potentially operating near Taiwan and Japan's Senkaku Islands as a deterrent to China (Kyodo News).

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