2025-03-23 07:14:00
The US government announced that Director of National Intelligence Gabbard, who oversees the intelligence agencies, has visited four countries, including Japan. This is believed to be the first visit to Japan by a US cabinet-level official since the start of the second term of the Trump administration.
2025-03-23 05:52:00
The doctor treating Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized for over a month with pneumonia, has announced that his condition is improving and he is expected to be discharged on the 23rd.
2025-03-23 05:41:00
Regarding the situation in Ukraine, US Special Envoy for the Trump administration Vitkow expressed the view that the key issue is whether the world will recognize the Russian-controlled areas as Russian territory. Attention is focused on how fundamental issues such as guarantees of Ukraine's territorial integrity and security will be handled in future ceasefire talks.
2025-03-23 05:22:00
The "High-Level Economic Dialogue" between ministers from Japan and China was held for the first time in six years, and while confirming the promotion of public-private collaboration in the field of decarbonization, the Japanese side repeatedly called for the early resumption of imports of Japanese fishery products, etc. Japan intends to continue to broaden the scope of cooperation and work to resolve pending issues and problems.
2025-03-23 00:14:00
The all-time high has been surpassed in one fell swoop. And it's more than 1.5 times higher. An unprecedented buyback is happening in Japan right now. It's "stock buybacks" by listed companies. The momentum continues even in 2025. "Stock buybacks" are a tailwind for stock prices and shareholders. How long will the momentum continue? And will it bring benefits to our lives? (Economics Reporter Yoshida Tomohiro)
2025-03-21 20:15:00
NIDEK, a major electronic parts manufacturer, issued a statement regarding the countermeasures taken by Makino Milling Machine, a machine tool manufacturer that has proposed to acquire the company, saying, "This was implemented based on an unfair misinterpretation of the facts, and we find it extremely regrettable."
2025-03-22 22:37:00
Foreign Minister Iwasaki met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Japan, and agreed to cooperate to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between Japan and China. He also conveyed his concerns about the situation in the East China Sea surrounding the Senkaku Islands and the increasing activity of the Chinese military.
2025-03-22 21:50:00
Foreign Minister Iwasaki met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is visiting Japan, and agreed to cooperate to promote a mutually beneficial strategic relationship between Japan and China. He also conveyed his concerns about the situation in the East China Sea surrounding the Senkaku Islands and the increasing activity of the Chinese military.
2025-03-22 21:27:00
Regarding the issue of Prime Minister Ishiba and others distributing gift certificates, Constitutional Democratic Party leader Noda pointed out that if this has been a long-standing practice, the LDP should investigate the matter, and indicated his intention to continue pursuing the matter.
2025-03-23 06:45:00
On the early morning of the 23rd, a fire broke out at a house in Tarumi Ward, Kobe City, and two bodies were found in the ruins. The couple in their 70s who lived in the house have not been able to be contacted, so the police are working to confirm their identities and investigate the cause of the fire.
2025-03-23 06:16:00
On the night of the 22nd, a large bus crashed into a windbreak forest on the side of a national highway in Mihama Town, Mie Prefecture, killing one male driver and injuring 21 passengers. Police are investigating the cause of the accident.
2025-03-23 05:29:00
On the 22nd, Noriko Hamanaka (81), Deputy Secretary General of the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organizations (Nihon Hidankyo), a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, gave a speech in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, where she once again called for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
