THAILAND, CAMBODIA HOLD CEASEFIRE TALKS
Leaders from Thailand and Cambodia are holding peace talks in Malaysia. They're aimed at quelling days of clashes, which have killed over 30 people, including civilians. Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Witchayachai and Cambodian Prime Minister Hu Manet are both attending the talks. Fighting started between Thai and Cambodian forces last week, along a stretch of border disputed by both countries. Since then, the US and a number of other nations have begun applying pressure to stop the violence. The State Department says officials are on the ground in Malaysia to assist peace efforts. And US President Donald Trump said Sunday he's reached out to both sides.
So I called the prime ministers of each, and I said, we're not going to make a trade deal unless you settle the war.
Tell us why this fighting between the two countries sticks out.
Well, there has been a long history of clashes over territorial rights, but this latest conflict is deadlier compared to others in recent years. In Thailand, martial law has been imposed in areas near the border. It gives the military the authority necessary to maintain security. More than 130,000 people have been forced to flee, and many civilians, including children, have been killed. The fear is how this could escalate. Even here in Bangkok, hundreds of kilometers away from the fighting, people are feeling a lot of anxiety and shock.
Umm And people must be anxious to see what comes out of the ceasefire talks. But the question is, should people also be feeling hopeful?
People have been paying close attention to Bangkok's attitude toward Phnom Penh.
Some news artists have been reporting that Thailand might be forced to make concessions on the territorial issue during the negotiations, but a government spokesperson strongly denied that, say no no government would sell out its own country.
Also, the Cambodian side claims that Thailand agreed to a ceasefire proposal presented by Malaysia's prime minister last week, but later withdrew it.
So ahead of the talks, both sides have continued to criticize each other, and nothing major announced beforehand. It's unclear what will come next.
Thailand and Cambodia are both set to subject to 36% tariffs imposed by the United States.
President Donald Trump says he will not hold trade talks with the two as long as the fighting continues. Local news outlets say that this pressure from him was a big driver behind these talks to happen. And as mentioned earlier, China appears to be involved too.
more practice on an already complicated situation.
PANAMA CANAL PORTS OPERATOR PLANS TO INVITE CHINESE INVESTOR
C.K. Hutchison Holdings said on Monday it will continue talks with the view of inviting a major strategic investor from China. The consortium is being led by US asset management firm BlackRock.
The period for exclusive negotiations with the consortium expired on Sunday.
C.K. Hutchison has not disclosed the name of the potential investor. But the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Chinese government wants it to be the state-owned marine transport firm Costco. C.K. Hutchison agreed to sell the port's business in March. This was as the administration of US President Donald Trump called for the Panama Canal to be taken back from Chinese influence. Beijing opposed the agreement, warning it would review any related transactions. C.K. Hutchinson is believed to be trying to win Beijing's consent by announcing the plan to invite a Chinese investor, but Washington may oppose the move.
NORTH KOREA SHUTS DOOR ON TALKS WITH SEOUL
One of North Korea's most senior figures has dashed hopes of warmer ties on the Korean Peninsula. The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un dismissed overtures from the South Monday.
The strongly worded statement by Kim Yo Jong criticized President Lee Jae-myung by name for the first time. He took office in June. She accused Seoul of showing blind trust in its alliance with the United States and claimed the South remains fundamentally confrontational toward the North.
Lee's administration has taken a more conciliatory tone than the previous government. It turned off the loudspeakers near the border in an effort to restart talks. But Kim brushed aside the gesture as meaningless, calling it just a reversal of something South Korea should not have done in the first place. She condemned upcoming joint military exercises involving the US and South Korea, saying there can be no change in the understanding of the enemy. She wrapped up by saying North Korea has no interest in any policy or proposal from Seoul, and there is no reason to meet for talks.
WAR IN UKRAINE
MEDIA CONFIRM DEATHS OF MORE THAN 120,000 RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
The report says the average age of those killed is 39. People from the Central Republic of Bash, Kordostan account for the largest number of deaths by region. The report notes the actual Russian death toll is likely to be much higher. It says it could be over 260,000.
US, EU STRIKE 15% TARIFF DEAL
Trump met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Scotland on Sunday. The two spoke to reporters after their talks.
We are agreeing that the tariff straight across for automobiles and everything else will be a straight across tariff of 15 percent. I think it's the biggest deal ever made. Thank you very much. Congratulations.
We have a deal. We have a trade deal between the two largest economies in the world. And it's a big deal. It's a huge deal. It will bring stability. It will bring predictability. That's very important for our businesses on both sides of the Atlantic.
But Trump also saidA 50 percent tariff on steel and aluminum imports will remain unchanged. He added the EU is going to agree to buy 750 billion dollars worth of energy from the US and to invest 600 billion dollars into the country.
NEARLY 4,000 NASA STAFF APPLY TO LEAVE AGENCY
CBS News and other media say about 20 percent of all the agency's staff chose to go. NASA leads the US government's space efforts, but it's also facing potential budget cuts that could slash its funding by 24 percent. Over 300 current and former employees signed a letter opposing those cuts. It said, recent rapid and wasteful changes undermined the agency's mission and had a catastrophic impact on the workforce. In a statement, a NASA spokesperson said the agency is balancing the need to be more streamlined. It said NASA will continue to pursue a golden era of exploration and innovation.
JAPAN-DEVELOPED AI CAN AID IN FERTILITY TREATMENT
A group led by a University of Tokyo professor created the model by having artificial intelligence study data on over 440 patients. The system takes into account five factors, such as the number of births, as well as age and blood test results.
The model can then estimate the amount of eggs a patient has. The researchers say its predictions are more accurate than using blood tests alone.
you know Women can use the model to learn more about the condition of their eggs before going through fertility treatment.
The scientists say they have also developed a model that can predict a decline in the quality of a patient's eggs. The group aims to create an app within a few years that can be be used by both medical professionals and individuals.
JAPANESE ACTOR HIROSUE RYOKO ATTENDS CRASH SITE WITH POLICE
Hirosue rear-ended a large trailer truck while driving a car on an expressway in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, in April. On Monday morning,Hirosue arrived in a police vehicle at the rest area where she had stopped prior to the accident. The vehicle carrying her later headed to the tunnel where the collision occurred. Police are believed to have questioned Hirosue to determine exactly what factors contributed to the accident. The on-site investigation caused a temporary closure of a section of one side of the expressway. Hirosue was taken to hospital after the collision. She was later arrested on suspicion of injuring a nurse by kicking and scratching her. Sources close to the matter say it has been settled out of court. But police are still investigating Hirosube over the incident.
COOL BUDDHA DRAWS TOURISTS OFF BEATEN PATH
Nara and Kamakura are the hot spots for foreign tourists who want to check out Japan's giant Buddhas. But that one Buddha that's far off the beaten path is going viral on social media for its unique look.
SUNGLASSES BUDDHA GOES VIRAL
Point your camera at the right angle, and you can get a shot of Buddha in sunglasses.
Perfect. It's difficult to get a good photo, but. very beautiful to see the Buddha and to see the glasses.
The Buddha's current owner is Mayada Masahide. He's been running a clinic inside it for decades, offering acupuncture and bone setting.
His father spent five years building the statue.
He was deeply religious and wanted to console the spirits of Japanese people killed in war. He said one night he received a religious message in a dream, telling him to build the Buddha.
He completed it with help from nearby residents.
Maeda says the Buddha's face has a distinctive characteristic.
My father planned to make the Buddha more handsome, but it ended up having a round face and gradually came to resemble my father's. So maybe it looks like me too.
For local residents, the Buddha is a special part of their daily life.
I've been seeing this since I was in first grade. This is one of the things we are proud of.
That's the head. We can see it very well.
My wedding was held there. For as long as I live, I need the Buddha to be there.
Shibata Hiromi is the district head of this area. He's lived near the Buddha since childhood and is involved in activities to help people feel connected to it.
I doubt you can find anything at this scale that's privately owned and freely accessible to the public anywhere else in Japan.
Every year, Shibata partners with local police on a campaign that utilizes the Buddha to raise awareness for crime prevention. The statue gets lit up in red on days when even one criminal incident is reported and blue on peaceful days.
It's a good, friendly symbol. It helps and contributes to maintaining our community's safety and security.
Whether the Buddha is shielded by sunglasses or lit up in lights, the kind-hearted guardian has watched over the community and helped keep things calm for more than half a century.
BUSINESS
All right, now let's see what's happening in the world of business. Here's Gene Otani from the BizDesk. Gene.
Miki, thanks.
RUSSIAN AIRLINE STARTS DIRECT MOSCOW-PYONGYANG FLIGHTS
Russia's Norwind Airlines began the flights on Sunday. Many of the first passengers were North Korean citizens.
The airline plans to serve the route once a month. The eight-hour flight costs about 45,000 rubles, or $560. The link points to growing ties between the two countries.
It comes after they signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement in June last year.
BANK OF JAPAN EXPECTED TO STAND PAT ON INTEREST RATES
The BOJ has stood pat on its policy rate for three consecutive meetings since March. This was amid uncertainties surrounding Japan-US tariff talks. BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida Shinichi says the trade agreement announced last week by Tokyo and Washington may help ease some of those concerns, but he added that the hard data is not yet available to measure how the deal will affect the Japanese and other economies.
BOJ officials agreed that more time is needed to gauge the real impact of the tariff agreement on corporate profits and personal consumption. In the meeting this week, the BOJ will also give its economic outlook through fiscal 2027. The bank has indicated it will consider raising interest rates. if the economy and prices move in line with forecasts.
KODANSHA TARGETS US WITH MANGA MAGAZINE FOR YOUNG ADULTS
Japanese publisher Kodansha aims to broaden the appeal of manga in the US, with a plan to give away aspecial English-language edition of its popular magazine for young adults. Young Magazine is a long-running weekly in Japan, known for popular works such as the Cyberpunk Akira series end Initial D on streetcar racers. Young Magazine USA will have about 1,000 pages featuring 20 titles on themes including sci-fi and cyberpunk. Kodasha says it is unusual for a manga magazine targeting readers other than teenagers to be published overseas. Other Japanese manga publishers are offering foreign language manga apps to try and build a global fan base. The editor-in-chief of Young Magazine USA says the stories target an older audience with themes of real-life struggles.
I hope to leave behind masterpieces that will be read for 50 or 100 years.
Kodansha will hand out the special edition at an anime event in bookstores in the US in August. Readers can vote for the story they like most on the Kodansha website. The winner will be serialized in the company's manga app in Japan and the US.
THE GROWING BUSINESS OF SEAWEED
An essential but often overlooked ingredient in Japanese cuisine is seaweed. Recently, it has been getting greater prominence in cooking, drinks and even bathing.
It smells delicious. It makes a good topping for rice and goes well with a bowl of noodles. This company specializing in seaweed has seen strong sales. It says increasingly health-conscious consumers are driving popularity.
Seaweed is low in calories and has health benefits. You don't have to feel guilty eating it.
The ingredient is finding growing use beyond traditional Japanese cuisine.
This seaweed seller worked with a chef to develop over 300 dishes ranging from pasta to ice cream. The firm says sales have been picking up.
You can enjoy it in a wide variety of meals, not just your typical Japanese fare. I'd like to keep exploring its possibilities and uncover itspotential.
At the World Expo in Osaka. This young company shows off a beverage that's bringing the seaweed buzz overseas.
The start-up says its seaweed drink is being sold at about 700 retailers in the United States.
Seaweed is good for the environment and for the body. There's a growing market for it in the US, where there are all kinds of business opportunities.
It's even being tapped for tourism.
The northern Japanese city of Hakodate is a major kelp producer. The local government is working with businesses to use seaweed to snag tourists. It held a trial tour this year that lets visitors experience how it's harvested.
The kelp has substances known for boosting moisture. It is followed by a spa session that uses seaweed oil.
The organizer aims to begin offering the tour this fiscal year.
We'd like to offer content that's both educational. And intriguing.
From cuisine and drinks to tours and relaxation, the business prospects for seaweed appear only set to grow.
MARKETS
All right, let's have a look at the markets.♪
And that's it for business news.
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WEATHER
It's time for a check on the weather with our meteorologist Jonathan Oh. So Jonathan, while many areas of Japan are dealing with intense heat, stormy conditions are hitting parts of Okinawa. What's the latest?Hello, While it looks like that the heat is going to be a big part of the story again for Tuesday for most of Japan, areas down to the South and West are dealing with a tropical system that's dumping a lot of rain in the area. Here's a look at some video that's coming out.
From the region, as tropical storm Komei has drenched the village of Minami Daito with record rainfall and more than half a meter of total rainfall, about four times the monthly average flooded streets and houses across the village, reportedly affecting daily commutes. The local airport was also flooded, forcing counter services to shut down and causing several flight cancellations, which affected more than 160 people. So it looks like that Komi will continue to be a part of the issue here as the storm slowly moves away toward the east and will see impacts not only in Okinawa, but also the eastern areas of China as we go through the day on Tuesday. High pressure sitting on top of Japan remaining quite hot. In fact, it's getting even hotter in places like Osaka, as we go toward the day on Tuesday, 37 for the high there, 37 in Fukuoka, 36 in Tokyo.
Overnight lows are going to be the mid to upper 20s, so we're not cooling off all that much. So let me emphasize to you that not only during the daytime, but nighttime. If you're not properly getting the ventilation and the hydration, this can also the heat can get to you. Make sure you take the proper precautions as we continue on with this heat pattern.
A separate note, we have a tropical system located way South and east of Japan that's going to slowly try to make switch to north and east. It doesn't look like it's going to be a huge factor when it comes to the forecast in Japan. 36 in Tokyo, 37 is over 29 in Shanghai, 31 in Taipei with some rain.
Meanwhile, we have a more serious severe weather type of a situation in the upper West with the low pressure moving through the Dakotas. Moderate risk of severe thunderstorms are going to be part of the story, so make sure you keep an eye out to the skies we go through Monday.
Stay safe wherever you are.
And that's NHK Newsline for this hour.
I'm Yamamoto Miki in Tokyo. Thank you for staying with us.
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