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Japan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Almost three quarters of Japan looks online first for news, white paper reports
Japanese people rely more on social media and websites for news than newspapers, despite considering newspapers more trustworthy, a government white paper showed Tuesday. People whose prime news sources are online platforms stood at 73%, far surpassing the 13% who chose newspapers, according to the communications ministry. In 2014, the figures were 36.8% for the internet and 48.5% for newspapers. On the other hand, newspapers earned more trust than online media. The white paper said that the internet is becoming an important means of gathering information, while "there are growing risks of false and fake information being circulated and propagated." It emphasized the need for systems and technologies to combat misinformation. By age group, over 70% from age 10 to those in their 50s viewed the internet as a "necessary information source." In contrast, less than 50% in the same age group see newspapers and television programs as indispensable sources of information, with support falling below 30% among those in their 30s or younger.
Bloomberg
04-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japan's Ishiba Pushes Back Against Doubts Over US Trade Talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pushed back against the idea there has been little progress in negotiations with the US on a trade deal as a deadline looms for a 24% across-the-board tariff to take force. 'The talks are steadily but undoubtedly moving forward. There are a wide range of areas including non-tariff barriers that are being covered, but the talks on each of these points are progressing, step by step,' he said in a televised interview Thursday evening.
NHK
01-07-2025
- Business
- NHK
Japan eyes reform of rice policy to expand production
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru says more needs to be done to ensure price stability in the rice market. He says that includes boosting production in a way that benefits both consumers and farmers. Ishiba convened a meeting of relevant ministers on Tuesday to discuss the government's efforts to achieve that goal. He said the release of national rice reserves and other measures are steadily producing results, noting that prices have come down to the government's target range. Going forward, Ishiba said ministers should ramp up efforts on long-term solutions. He said: "We aim to increase production starting from this year. We will change our rice policy to ensure stable supply for consumers and sufficient income for farmers so they can work without worrying." Ishiba also vowed to find out what caused the price of rice to surge. He said that will include a probe of the distribution system. The latest nationwide survey released by the agriculture ministry on Monday shows the price of rice at supermarkets falling for a fifth straight week, hitting a four-month low. But, that was still about 70 percent higher from a year earlier.
Bloomberg
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Bloomberg
Japan Braces for Further Pain From US Tariffs, Pledges Support
Japan will take additional action to ease the impact of US tariffs on the auto sector as needed and 'without hesitation,' its economy minister says. Original Story: 武藤経産相：追加的対応が必要と判断すれば躊躇なく行う－自動車関税
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
China's Premier urges companies to use AI and clean energy
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for companies to use artificial intelligence and clean energy to advance industrial transformation, state media reported on Wednesday. Li also urged businesses to use policies such as the consumer goods trade-in scheme to unleash demand potential, and vowed to create a good business environment for foreign companies to invest in China, according to state media. (Reporting by Beijing Newsroom; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
