2025-04-14 23:04:00
Trading began on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, the 14th, after stock prices fluctuated wildly last week due to Trump's tariffs, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average at one point rising by more than $500.
2025-04-14 20:12:00
Prime Minister Ishiba, at a government-labor press conference with Rengo Chairman Yoshino, expressed his intention to mobilize all possible measures to spread the trend toward wage increases throughout the country.
2025-04-14 20:08:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide was 4,214 yen (tax included) per 5 kg in the week ending on the 6th of this month. The government began selling stockpiled rice in stores late last month, and the price has risen for 14 consecutive weeks. *We will summarize the developments regarding rice on the 14th and efforts being made in various regions.
2025-04-14 19:10:00
Prime Minister Ishiba, at a government-labor press conference with Rengo Chairman Yoshino, expressed his intention to mobilize all possible measures to spread the trend toward wage increases throughout the country.
2025-04-14 19:08:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide was 4,214 yen (tax included) per 5 kg in the week ending on the 6th of this month. The government began selling stockpiled rice in stores late last month, and the price has risen for 14 consecutive weeks. *We will summarize the developments regarding rice on the 14th and efforts being made in various regions.
2025-04-14 18:58:00
Last year's financial results for major department stores showed a series of large increases in profits thanks to an increase in sales to foreign tourists. However, signs of a slowdown in consumption are beginning to appear, and some companies are now predicting a decrease in profits this year.
2025-04-14 18:32:00
In an interview with NHK, Taro Kitabayashi, chairman of the Norinchukin Bank, which recorded huge losses due to failed foreign bond investments, said that the policies of the Trump administration in the United States have further increased uncertainty about the future, and that in the future he plans to diversify risk not only by managing financial products, but also by incorporating investments such as loans and project financing.
2025-04-14 18:24:00
On the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 14th, the start of the week, buying and selling was mixed, with the yen trading only slightly fluctuating between low and high levels over the impact that the Trump administration's tariff policy on semiconductors, electronic components, and other items will have on the American economy.
2025-04-14 17:47:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide was 4,214 yen (tax included) per 5 kg for the week ending on the 6th of this month. This is an increase of 8 yen from the previous week, marking the 14th consecutive week of price increases. Stockpiled rice released by the government began being sold in stores late last month, and the trend in rice prices has been attracting attention. *We will summarize the developments regarding rice on the 14th and efforts being made in various regions.
2025-04-14 17:37:00
Regarding the tariffs on semiconductors that are planned to be introduced in the future, US President Trump said, "I intend to announce them within the next week," indicating his intention to announce the tariff rate soon. He also said that he will announce the details of tariffs on electronic devices such as smartphones after consulting with major manufacturers.
2025-04-14 17:18:00
Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary General of the Expo Association, the organization responsible for the Osaka-Kansai Expo, held a press conference on the 14th and stated his intention to work to improve the issues that had come to light, such as long lines at the entrance gates on the 13th, the first day of the opening, saying, "These issues are due to inexperienced management."
2025-04-14 17:12:00
Regarding the tariffs on semiconductors that are planned to be introduced in the future, US President Trump said, "I intend to announce them within the next week," indicating his intention to announce the tariff rate soon. He also said that he will announce the details of tariffs on electronic devices such as smartphones after consulting with major manufacturers.
2025-04-14 17:07:00
The average price of rice at supermarkets nationwide was 4,214 yen (tax included) per 5 kg for the week ending on the 6th of this month. This is an increase of 8 yen from the previous week, marking the 14th consecutive week of price increases. Stockpiled rice released by the government began being sold in stores late last month, and the trend in rice prices has been attracting attention. *We will summarize the developments regarding rice on the 14th and efforts being made in various regions.
2025-04-14 16:37:00
Regarding the management structure of Fuji Television, it has been revealed that a major shareholder investment fund is independently making arrangements to propose Yoshitaka Kitao, president of the comprehensive financial group "SBI Holdings," as a candidate for the parent company's new director position. There is a possibility that they will cooperate with other shareholders in the future, and it seems that there will be a lot of activity leading up to the general shareholders' meeting.
2025-04-14 16:20:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee held an intensive debate on the US tariff measures, and Prime Minister Ishiba stated that he is not necessarily concerned with an early conclusion to the Japan-US negotiations that begin this week in order to reach a conclusion that benefits the national interest, and that he would like to "conduct the most detailed analysis possible." Prime Minister Ishiba also stated that he is not currently considering the compilation of a supplementary budget, and in relation to the talk of cash payments within the ruling party, he emphasized that "we are not considering handing out money for the sake of elections."
2025-04-14 16:07:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 14th, the start of the week, investors' strong concerns about the tariff policies of the Trump administration in the United States had eased somewhat, leading to a widespread buying back of stocks that had fallen in price last week, and the Nikkei average temporarily rose by more than 700 yen.
2025-04-14 15:41:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has established a public-private council to promote the development of next-generation technology for geothermal power generation, which has seen its adoption stagnate, and has begun considering issues such as how the government can provide support for its commercialization in the 2030s.
2025-04-14 15:14:00
Regarding the tariffs on semiconductors that are planned to be introduced in the future, US President Trump said, "I intend to announce them within the next week," indicating his intention to announce the tariff rate soon. He also said that he will announce the details of tariffs on electronic devices such as smartphones after consulting with major manufacturers.
2025-04-14 14:56:00
Although the government began releasing its stockpiled rice last month, rice prices remain high. In order to support students, a university in Sendai has begun offering curry for 100 yen per meal. *We will summarize the developments regarding rice on the 14th and efforts being made in various regions.
2025-04-14 14:47:00
China's exports to the United States in March increased by 9% compared to the same month last year. This is likely due to a rush to export goods ahead of the Trump administration's announcement that it would impose large-scale tariffs in April.
2025-04-14 14:02:00
Regarding the tariffs on semiconductors that are planned to be introduced in the future, US President Trump said, "I intend to announce them within the next week," indicating his intention to announce the tariff rate soon. He also said that he will announce the details of tariffs on electronic devices such as smartphones after consulting with major manufacturers.
2025-04-14 13:54:00
Regarding the management structure of Fuji Television, it has been revealed that a major shareholder investment fund is independently making arrangements to propose Yoshitaka Kitao, president of the comprehensive financial group "SBI Holdings," as a candidate for the parent company's new director position. There is a possibility that they will cooperate with other shareholders in the future, and it seems that there will be a lot of activity leading up to the general shareholders' meeting.
2025-04-14 12:09:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee is holding intensive deliberations on the U.S. tariff measures, and Prime Minister Ishiba said that he is not necessarily insistent on an early conclusion to the Japan-U.S. negotiations, which begin this week, in order to reach a conclusion that benefits the national interest, and emphasized that "I would like to conduct the most detailed analysis possible."
2025-04-14 12:03:00
At the start of the week on the 14th, the Tokyo stock market saw investor caution over the trade friction between the United States and China ease somewhat, and buying orders increased following the rise in stock prices in the New York market last weekend, causing the Nikkei average to rise by more than 700 yen at one point.
2025-04-14 11:57:00
On the 13th, US President Trump told reporters that he intends to announce the tariffs on semiconductors that are scheduled to be introduced in the future, "within the next week," indicating his intention to announce the tariff rate soon. He also said that "a certain degree of flexibility must be shown" regarding electronic devices such as smartphones, which are excluded from the reciprocal tariffs and will be subject to separate tariffs, and that the details of the tariffs will be announced after consultations with major manufacturers.
2025-04-14 11:56:00
Regarding the management structure of Fuji Television, it has been revealed that a major shareholder investment fund is independently making arrangements to propose Yoshitaka Kitao, president of the comprehensive financial group "SBI Holdings," as a candidate for the parent company's new director position. There is a possibility that they will cooperate with other shareholders in the future, and it seems that there will be a lot of activity leading up to the general shareholders' meeting.
2025-04-14 11:56:00
A major travel agency has forecast that the number of people traveling domestically and abroad during this year's Golden Week holidays will be down by nearly 10% compared to last year. They say that an increasing number of people are giving up on traveling due to prolonged high prices.
2025-04-14 10:40:00
At the start of the week on the 14th, the Tokyo stock market saw investor caution over the trade friction between the United States and China ease somewhat, and buying orders spread following the rise in stock prices on the New York market on the 11th of last week, causing the Nikkei average to rise by more than 700 yen at one point.
2025-04-14 09:48:00
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 14th, immediately after the start of trading at the start of the week, buying orders spread, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose by more than 700 yen. Investors' concerns about the trade friction between the United States and China have eased somewhat, and major stock indexes rose across the board in the New York market on the 11th of last week, leading to a spread of buying orders in the Tokyo market, mainly for semiconductor-related stocks.
2025-04-14 06:50:00
As the international situation becomes increasingly severe, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will soon revise its action plan for strengthening economic security. In the revised plan, it will point out that the conflict between the United States and China could lead to the formation of global economic blocs, and will emphasize the importance of developing domestic technologies that are essential to the world.
2025-04-14 06:42:00
A major travel agency has forecast that the number of people traveling domestically and abroad during this year's Golden Week holidays will be down by nearly 10% compared to last year. They say that an increasing number of people are giving up on traveling due to prolonged high prices.
2025-04-14 06:38:00
The "Japanese version of ride sharing" service, operated by taxi companies and operated by private drivers to transport people for a fee, began a year ago in April, and it has been introduced in all prefectures and is spreading. However, in some rural areas, such as Matsuyama City, usage has not increased, and there are issues regarding whether it can be promoted in various regions.
2025-04-14 06:29:00
US President Trump has announced that he will investigate whether electronic devices such as smartphones, which he announced would be excluded from the reciprocal tariffs, have a negative impact on national security, and will impose separate tariffs. Electronic devices were thought to have been excluded in order to limit the impact on the US, but President Trump's policy has overturned this view.
2025-04-14 06:14:00
Last week, stock prices in Tokyo and other global stock markets fluctuated wildly over the tariff policy of the Trump administration in the United States. As the policy has been revealed one after another over the past few days, investors are still wary of the future of tariff policy, and the focus will be on whether the confusion in the market will subside at the start of next week.
2025-04-14 05:35:00
Japan-US negotiations will begin this week regarding the Trump administration's tariff measures. Minister of Economic Revitalization Akazawa plans to explain that Japan's huge investments are contributing to the US economy and employment, and to ask for a review of the measures, while exploring the other side's response.
