2024-12-27 21:52:00
The bank group has agreed to temporarily defer loan repayments for Marelli Holdings, a major auto parts manufacturer that also does business with Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. As the company's parts sales have been sluggish, they will discuss additional management streamlining measures with the company.
2024-12-27 21:47:00
Chinese media reported that a local court on the 27th sentenced the driver of a car that ran out of control and hit many people in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, southern China, killing 35 people in November. The driver, a man in his 60s, was arrested at the scene, and police suggested that dissatisfaction over the division of assets after a divorce was the motive. In response to this incident, President Xi Jinping issued instructions to punish the perpetrator severely in accordance with the law and to do everything possible to protect the safety of the people and social stability.
2024-12-27 21:35:00
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military's air strikes on international airports and other locations were part of an operation against Yemen's Houthi rebels, and stressed his intention to continue the attacks, saying, "We will eradicate terrorist organizations."
2024-12-27 21:23:00
The rush to return home to spend the New Year holidays in their hometowns or tourist spots will begin on the 28th, and public transport and expressways are expected to be congested from the morning. Heavy traffic congestion is expected to occur on outbound lanes of expressways from the 28th to the 30th. On the Tomei Expressway, a 25km traffic jam is expected around 7am on the 28th, starting near the Ayase Smart Interchange in Kanagawa Prefecture. We will be bringing you live footage from various locations.
2024-12-27 20:02:00
Mitsubishi UFJ Bank has revealed that the problem of being unable to log in to its internet banking service, which had been continuing since the 26th, had been almost completely resolved by the evening of the 27th. The bank believes it was the victim of a cyber attack that sent a large amount of data, and is currently investigating the matter in detail.
2024-12-27 19:37:00
On the 27th, the prosecution indicted former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who advised South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol to declare "emergency martial law," on charges of sedition and other crimes. It has been pointed out that President Yoon had discussed the possibility of declaring "emergency martial law" with Kim and other officials several times since March of this year.
2024-12-27 18:57:00
In the bond market on the 27th, the yield on 10-year government bonds, a representative indicator of Japan's long-term interest rates, rose to 1.11%. This is the highest level in about 13 years since July 2011, and market participants said, "The view that the Bank of Japan may soon implement additional interest rate hikes led to the selling of Japanese government bonds, causing long-term interest rates to rise."
2024-12-27 18:17:00
Regarding running a government with a minority party, Prime Minister Ishiba indicated that he recognizes that dissolving the House of Representatives would be an option if a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet is passed in the Diet or the budget bill is rejected.
2024-12-27 18:09:00
The number of influenza patients reported by medical institutions nationwide by December 22nd was 42.66 per medical institution, the highest number for this time of year in the past 10 years. Thirty-six prefectures have exceeded the "alert level" of 30 cases, and all prefectures have seen an increase from the previous week. The article also provides information on precautions to take during the New Year holidays, when many people will be returning home or traveling.
2024-12-27 17:47:00
On the 27th, an external special investigative committee compiled an interim report on the issue of Kawasaki Heavy Industries providing goods to the crew of the Maritime Self-Defense Force submarines with slush funds created from fictitious transactions, revealing that the provision of goods dates back approximately 40 years. The report went on to point out that the background to the fraudulent conduct was an organizational culture that disregarded compliance and took a laissez-faire approach. In response to this, the company announced that the managing executive officer in charge would resign at the end of March next year, and that a total of seven executives, including President Yasuhiko Hashimoto, would voluntarily give up part of their compensation. In response to this issue, President Hashimoto and others are scheduled to hold a press conference at 6pm.
2024-12-27 17:34:00
The Ministry of Defense has released the results of its final investigation into the fraudulent receipt of diving allowances by the Maritime Self-Defense Force, imposing disciplinary action, including dismissal, on 13 more individuals.
2024-12-27 16:46:00
A motion calling for the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Deok-soo, who is acting for President Yoon Seok-yeol, was voted on in the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 27th, with 192 votes in favor, and the Speaker of the National Assembly declared the motion passed, stating that it represented a majority of the National Assembly members. However, the ruling party is arguing that the motion needs more than 200 votes, two-thirds of the National Assembly members, to pass, and ruling party members have gathered in front of the Speaker's seat in protest, creating a fierce confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties.
2024-12-27 16:18:00
Ahead of the New Year, a soot-cleaning ceremony was held on what is said to be the largest Buddhist altar in Japan in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, a major Buddhist altar production area.
2024-12-27 16:17:00
Osamu Suzuki, who served as president and chairman of the automobile manufacturer Suzuki for over 40 years and helped grow the company into a global manufacturer, passed away on the 25th. He was 94 years old.
2024-12-27 15:39:00
Ahead of the New Year, the sacred rope hanging over Nachi Falls at Kumano Nachi Taisha Shrine, a World Heritage Site in Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture, has been replaced.
2024-12-27 15:03:00
The government announced that it will begin work on improving the soft ground in Henoko, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, the new location of the U.S. military's Futenma Air Base, as early as the 28th.
2024-12-27 14:15:00
NIDEK, a major electronic parts manufacturer, has announced that it will launch a tender offer for shares in Makino Milling Machine Co., Ltd., a major machine tool manufacturer, without the consent of the other party.
2024-12-27 13:46:00
The Liberal Democratic Party, wanting to settle the issue surrounding the faction's political fundraising party, donated 800 million yen to the Central Community Chest of Japan, known as the "Red Feather Community Chest." The donation amount was added to the amount that was not included in the income and expenditure reports of party members, and the party claims that it was paid from party dues and other sources.
2024-12-27 13:41:00
Learning from the lessons of the former Eugenic Protection Law, the government has decided on an action plan that includes strengthening public servants' awareness reforms in order to eliminate discrimination and prejudice against people with disabilities. Prime Minister Ishiba has instructed the steady implementation of the plan so that a correct understanding of disabilities is spread throughout the nation.
2024-12-27 13:12:00
Due to the influence of winter pressure patterns and strong cold air, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan. Meteorologist Kimitoshi Sato explains the upcoming snow. *The video is 2 minutes long and cannot be viewed through data broadcasting.
2024-12-27 12:13:00
Ahead of the trial to decide whether the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared "emergency martial law," is due to begin on the afternoon of the 27th, the Constitutional Court announced that the president's side had submitted a notice of appointment of a legal team to represent him. South Korean media reported that the president's side is scheduled to attend the trial in the afternoon.
2024-12-27 12:03:00
According to the Metropolitan Police Department and other sources, an accident involving a total of seven vehicles, six passenger cars and one truck, occurred on the 27th at around 11:00 a.m. near the Tokyo Interchange on the outbound Tomei Expressway. There are also reports that several people have been injured, so the Metropolitan Police Department and fire department are rushing to confirm the incident. The scene of the accident was about 400 meters away from the Tokyo Interchange, and traffic congestion has occurred in the vicinity.
2024-12-27 11:47:00
Six years ago, a male student from the gymnastics club at a private high school in Shizuoka City was seriously injured while practicing on the rings. In response, the Tokyo High Court ruled that the school's gymnastics advisor had neglected his duty to provide an assistant, and ordered the school's management corporation to pay more than 220 million yen in damages.
2024-12-27 11:35:00
In order to rebuild from the Great East Japan Earthquake, the government has decided to secure financial resources of over 1 trillion yen, exceeding the current amount, over the five-year period starting from fiscal 2026.
2024-12-27 11:33:00
The Tokyo District Court sentenced the former president of precision equipment manufacturer Olympus to 10 months in prison with a three-year suspended sentence on charges of receiving illegal drugs believed to be cocaine.
2024-12-27 11:19:00
The bear, which broke into an auto repair shop in Akita City on the 26th, was found in a box trap set up inside the factory on the morning of the 27th, and will be removed by the city and police in the future.
2024-12-27 11:01:00
On the morning of the 27th, three accidents occurred in succession on the outbound lane of the Isewan Expressway in Nagoya City, involving nine vehicles including trucks and passenger cars, with a total of seven people injured. The police and fire department are currently investigating the details of the incident.
2024-12-27 10:45:00
The government has decided at a cabinet meeting on the outline of tax reform for next fiscal year, which includes a review of the "1.03 million yen annual income barrier" put together by the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party.
2024-12-27 10:39:00
The government has approved a general account budget of approximately 115.5 trillion yen for next fiscal year. This is the largest initial budget ever, and the government is expected to continue to face a severe fiscal situation with one-quarter of its funding coming from government bonds.
2024-12-27 10:38:00
The Israeli military announced that it had carried out airstrikes on the international airport in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, and other locations as part of an operation against the Houthi rebels, and attacks between the two sides have become more intense.
2024-12-27 09:07:00
The mining and manufacturing production index for last month, November, which indicates corporate production activity, was 101.7, down 2.3% from the previous month, with 2020 as the index of 100. This is the first decline in three months, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has maintained its assessment of corporate production activity as "advancing and retreating."
2024-12-27 08:55:00
The national average effective job offer ratio in November was 1.25, the same level as the previous month, and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare stated, "Due to the effects of work style reform, there is a trend to increase job offers in the transportation industry, but due to high prices, there is a trend to reduce job offers in the construction and manufacturing industries."
2024-12-27 08:50:00
The consumer price index for Tokyo's 23 wards this year, excluding fresh food, which is highly affected by weather, rose 2.1% compared to last year, according to preliminary figures. The rate of increase was 0.9 percentage points lower than last year's figure of 3%.
2024-12-27 08:44:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate last month was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month.
2024-12-27 07:52:00
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry said North Korean military units taking part in fighting with Ukrainian forces in western Russia are facing difficult conditions including a lack of logistical support and drinking water.
2024-12-27 07:51:00
On the 25th, damage to undersea power cables and other equipment was confirmed in the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe, and Finnish authorities and others are investigating the possibility that a tanker carrying Russian crude oil may have damaged the cables.
2024-12-27 06:59:00
Japan's Ambassador to Russia, Muto, met with a senior official from the Russian Foreign Ministry and urged them to work hard to resolve issues in Japan-Russia relations, including the early resumption of ancestral grave visits by former residents of the Northern Territories, which have been postponed.
2024-12-27 06:35:00
Due to a winter pressure pattern and strong cold air above, heavy snow is expected to fall around the 29th, mainly in the mountainous areas along the Sea of Japan side of eastern and western Japan, and the Japan Meteorological Agency is urging people to be careful of the impact of heavy snow on traffic.
2024-12-27 06:05:00
Diplomatic documents have revealed that in 1993, at a Japan-U.S. summit meeting with U.S. President Clinton, then Prime Minister Miyazawa expressed skepticism about China's prospects for democracy taking root as its economy developed.
2024-12-27 06:04:00
In connection with the case in which a Japanese national was robbed and murdered in Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, on the 24th of this month, local police have announced that they have arrested a suspect who fled the scene.
2024-12-27 05:50:00
Regarding the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan in Central Asia, several media outlets, including Reuters, have reported, citing Azerbaijani intelligence sources, that the crash was caused by a Russian military air defense system.
2024-12-27 05:10:00
Following the acquittal of Iwao Hakamada in his retrial, the Supreme Public Prosecutors' Office announced in its investigation results on the 26th that it plans to make improvements, such as responding appropriately to requests for disclosure of evidence from the defense. The Ministry of Justice is making arrangements to begin discussions on revising the retrial system as early as next spring, and attention is focused on how the system will be revised in the wake of Hakamada's acquittal.
2024-12-27 04:04:00
On the night of the 26th, a young man was found bleeding and collapsed in an apartment in Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, and was taken to the hospital but later died. According to investigators, the man's body had wounds that appeared to have been inflicted by a knife, and the police are working to quickly confirm his identity and investigate the details of the incident.
