BREAKING NEWS
2025 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE BEING ANNOUNCED
You're now watching a live feed from the Norwegian capital Oslo, where this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner is about to be announced. Let's Tune in.Good morning.
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace.
To a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 to Maria Corina Machado.
She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy.
As the leader of the Democratic forces in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado is one of the most extraordinary examples of civilian courage in Latin America in recent times.
Miss Machado has been a key unifying figure in a political opposition that was once deeply divided and opposition that found common ground in the demand for free election and representative government. This is precisely what lies at the heart of democracy, our shared willingness to defend the principles of popular rule even though we disagree. At a time when democracy is under threat, it is more important.
Than ever to defend this common ground.
Venezuela has evolved from a relatively democratic and prosperous country to a brutal and authoritarian state that is now suffering A humanitarian and economic crisis. Most Venezuelan live in deep poverty. Even as the few at the top enriched themselves. The violent machinery of the state is directed against its own population.
Nearly 8 million people have left the country.
The opposition has been systematically suppressed by means of election rigging, legal prosecution and imprisonment.
Venezuela's authoritarian regime makes political work extremely dangerous.
As the founder of Sumata, an organization devoted to democratic development, Miss Machado stood up for free and fair elections more than 20 years ago. As she said, it was a choice of of ballots over bullets in political office and in her service to organizations. Since then, Miss Machado has spoken out for judicial independence, human rights and popular representation.
She has spent years working for the freedom of the Venezuelan people. Ahead of the election of 2024, Miss Machado was the opposition's presidential candidate, but the regime blocked her candidacy. She then backed the representative. Of a different party, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. In the election, hundreds of thousands of volunteers mobilized across political divides. They were trained as election observers to ensure a transparent and fair election. Despite the risk of harassment, arrest and torture, citizens across the country held watch over the polling stations. They made sure ...
We'll have more on the Nobel Peace Prize during our next newscast, but for now, we'll leave it here.
BREAKING NEWS
KOMEITO TO LEAVE JAPAN'S RULING COALITION
The head of Japan's Komeito has told the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party that his party will quit the ruling coalition. This will bring an end to a partnership that has lasted more than 1/4 of a century. Komeito told Chief representative Site Audits or met with the LDP's new president Takaichi Sanaya on Friday afternoon. He says that the LDP failed to provide sufficient answers regarding political funding issues. Komeito has urged the LDP to adopt A proposal of restricting the channels of corporate and organizational donations.Tackling the issue of political funding is Komeito's utmost focus regarding the coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito, We want to end the relationship for now.
Takaichi has said maintaining A coalition with Komeito is fundamental after she was elected party president last week. Komeito joined the coalition government led by the LDP in 1999, when the LDP fell short of a majority in the upper house. The Diet is expected to convene within weeks. Takaichi is hoping lawmakers choose her to be Prime Minister, but Sital says there's no way that Cormet or lawmakers will vote for her if they cannot gain clear. Specific cooperation from the LDP in response to their demands.
I said that I want to return to my party to discuss this matter and respond swiftly in accordance with procedures. But Komeito said that this was not a concrete enough answer and unilaterally conveyed its intention to withdraw from the coalition government.
Takaichi added that she intends to do everything possible to seek Cormier tour and other party support before the next Diet session.
Earlier, I spoke with NHK World Senior political Correspondent Aikawa Jun to get some more context and delve into what comes next.
John, it's worth mentioning that you were covering covering Japanese politics the year the coalition formed. So you've been following it since the beginning. So can you put this political divorce into perspective for us?
Ohh, well, cynical, I can say this is a big turning point in Japan, modern Japan's modern political history. Let me give you a refresher. On this relationship, when Komeito joined the coalition, the political situation looked the same it as today, at least in some ways. The LDP did not have a majority in the upper house, so it invited Komeito into the coalition to stabilize their political base. Komeito defines itself as a party of peace and welfare. The LDP is a conservative party. The two have had to manage differences about key political issues over the decades, including national security, but they strengthened their ties through cooperation in elections, and other issues. That strength was symbolized by the change by the change of government in 2009. That was the year the Democratic Party of Japan took power.
The LDP and Komeito became opposition parties, but they maintained their ties and returned to power in 2012.
Explain that their relationship became sensitive over the years and there was disagreement among LDP members. Some emphasized the importance of their relationship with Komeito, so they put importance on cooperation on elections. Others insisted on reducing the parties dependence on Komeito, so that they could realize the policies they wanted.
right? So this big change comes amid another big change for the LDP, its new leader, Takaichi Sanae. What does the end of the coalition mean for her?
Means a lot more uncertainty, especially in these crucial next few weeks as she tries to become Prime Minister. Right now, the LDP remains the largest party in both houses of the Diet, but it does not have a majority and neither did the coalition. So the LDP alone cannot make. Takaichi Prime Minister, She will need to find more support. Whether she tries to form a new coalition, we don't know right now, but there are some possible options worth mentioning.
She could consider negotiating with third largest Japan Innovation Party and the fourth largest Democratic Party. For the people, of course, there's always the chance of a curveball. The opposition parties could, in theory, unify behind a different candidate for Prime Minister.
Either way, things have become a lot more complicated and uncertain in the world of Japanese politics.
BUSINESS
Now let's see what's happening in the world of business. Here's Gene Altani from the Biz Desk.Kanako thanks. At our top business story this hour,
MIZUHO BANK TO SUSPEND SERVICES FOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Japan's Mizuho Bank says it will pause automatic teller machine and Internet banking services this weekend for scheduled system maintenance. The suspension by one of the country's biggest banks will start at 10:00 PM. Saturday and continue until 1:00 PM Sunday. During the period, services at Mizuho ATM's will be unavailable. Transactions will be suspended for Mizuho bank cards at ATM's operated by other banks and convenience stores. Online banking and related services using PC's and apps will also be unavailable, along with fund transfers from Mizuho accounts. The bank says the suspension is required to perform an update to its core banking system that handles essential operations. Mizuho officials are urging customers to use ATM's and other services before the suspension. In recent years, Resona Bank and the Japan Post Bank temporarily halted services for system maintenance. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking plans the same in January next year.UNIQLO OPERATOR POSTS ANNUAL RECORD SALES, PROFIT
The operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain says it booked record revenue and net profit for the year ending in August.Fast Retailing said on Thursday its consolidated revenue rose over 9% from a year earlier to about ¥3.4 trillion, or $22 billion. Net profit jumped about 16% to more than ¥430 billion, or $2.8 billion. The company says sales were strong in Japan. Europe, the United States, and Southeast Asia.
We don't just follow the current situation, we constantly adapt and actively take on challenges.
The apparel giant forecasts another year of record sales and profit to come for the year through August. It predicts revenue to rise by. Over 10% and net profit to gained 0.5%. It says it will offset the impact of US tariffs by taking measures such as cutting costs and adjusting prices of some items.
HINO, MITSUBISHI FUSO TO CONSOLIDATE 5 PLANTS INTO 3
2 of Japan's major truck and bus makers set to merge in April have unveiled plans to consolidate plants. Five domestic truck and parts manufacturing bases will be reduced to three by the end of 2028.The companies he know, mortars and Mitsubishi, so Truck and Bus, have already reached a final agreement to integrate management. Consolidating manufacturing is aimed at improving efficiency of production and distribution. The three sites will be in Kawasaki, Kuga and Nita, all three. Are in the Kanto region around Tokyo. Mitsubishi Fuso will end production at its Nakatsu plant in Kanagawa Prefecture. Those operations will be moved to the Kawasaki plant.
Operations at Hino Motors plant in Tokyo will be transferred over to Toyota Mortar, you know, as part of the Toyota group, the companies say. They will relocate about 200 workers at the Nakatsu plant. They also said the name of the new holding company will be Archaon. The aim is to improve the efficiency in the development and production of commercial vehicles. Car Deppen, president and CEO of Mitsubishi F Saw truck and bus will become Marchionne's CEO, He says integrating management makes sense to take on up and coming industry rivals
BIZ PICKS
next. NHK World's Yanaka Marie is here with biz picks.Let's look at some business news and events we'll be tracking in the week ahead. On Monday, we'll get China trade data for September. That's after US bound shipments dropped 33% year on year in August. And 22% in July. China's imports from the US also fell 16% in August. The declines reflect trade friction between the two countries.
On the same day, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences will be announced,.
CEATEC HIGHLIGHTS SOCIAL BENEFITS OF AI
And on Tuesday the Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies, or CEATEC , opens near Tokyo highlighting new gadgets and technologies. This year's show features AI based solutions to benefit society and people's lives.Here's a sneak peek at the innovations. Ever forget the name of someone you've met? These earbuds remember for you and whisper the person's name to you. A built in camera senses their face, then provides you with the date you met them before, along with business card data.
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Some of the new devices have unexpected uses. A stone shaped palm sized gadget called ecorp can create the illusion that something is pulling on your arm. The maker says it could be used in theme parks to guide visitors to an attraction. Kishita Yusuke strategic futurist of Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting says Japan's focus on improving technology is a long standing strength. He notes that's been applied to AI based solutions as well.
I'll think about malfunction prediction, optimization, customization, user interface improvement or simulation of demand prediction. In these fields Japanese firms rich experience in high value added products and solutions and in resolving customers problems have been applied.
But, Kishita also says many Japan based companies are not good enough at envisioning the future and inventing technology to suit it.
Japanese firms don't think systematically about technology, business and social impact combined. They're not good at imagining how technologies and products they are developing now could unlock opportunities in business and society in 10 or 20 years.
The future is indeed unknown, but we may catch a glimpse of it at this year's CEATEC . I'm Yanaka Marie, and that wraps it up for this week's BizPicks.
Very thanks.
TOKYO STOCKS FALL AFTER RECORD HIGHS
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index and the broader topics both closed lower on Friday after all time highs set the day before. Many investors locked in profits from the recent rally.MARKETS
Now let's have a look at the currency and other equity markets.♪
That's it for business news.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office has announced that the Cabinet has formally approved the first phase of a peace plan with Hamas. It includes A ceasefire, the release of all 48 hostages, as well as the partial withdrawal of troops from Gaza. The government previously said the break in fighting will take effect within 24 hours and that the hostages will be returned within 72 hours of the ceasefire beginning.
TRUMP: HOSTAGES SHOULD BE FREED NEXT WEEK
The plan was put forth by US President Donald Trump, he says. All of the hostages should be released on Monday or Tuesday, and he's arranging a trip to the Middle East.We're working on the timing, the exact timing. We're going to go to Egypt where we'll have a signing, an additional signing. We've already had a signing representing me, but we're going to have an official signing.
He says the trip may include an address to Israeli lawmakers.
Well, they asked me to speak at the Knesset and I'll, you know, I've agreed to, if they, if they would like me to, I will do it.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas began 2 years ago when the Islamic group launched a surprise attack. Israeli forces responded with a massive military operation in the Gaza Strip. The two sides have observed a pair of ceasefires so far, but both were brief. Health authorities in Gaza say more than 67,000 people there have died.
Trump had previously said that he should be in line for a Nobel Peace Prize. The head of the Norwegian Nobel Committee was asked whether a Middle East peace deal would be worth the prize.
The value of the future will decide that. As for future awards, we'll have to wait until next October to see if the committee considers whether that is right and these countries.
Trump said last month that it would be a big insult to the US if he didn't win the prize. The committee announced this year's winner earlier on Friday.
EXPO IN OSAKA: EVENT PREPARES TO WRAP UP
The World Expo will come to a close next Monday. The six month long event hosted participants from 158 countries and regions, showcasing emerging tech, cultural innovations and hopes for the future. Earlier, I asked NHK World's Tashiro Kyoko what it's like at the Expo as the event prepares to wind down.It's become busier and busier as they end in years. People are flocking to this island to experience the Expo before it all goes away. Now you might remember in the beginning there were concerns on whether people would actually show up here. Well, in the past months there has been more than 200,000 visitors daily.
Even today there are long lines leading to the pavilions and it is a relief that the weather is relatively fair today. Now here are some of the things the visitors had to say.
Here is the one place to see lots of different. Nationalities and everything like this.
Lucky for us that our journey to Japan fell in the time where the Expo is
and as long as you're willing to wait, I think it's worth it.
The huge turnout has definitely affected the long waits, and now some pavilions can take up to six hours to get in. And there's another issue. A lot of people bought tickets but waited too long to use the reservation system to get into the Expo itself. They may end up not being able to come at all. And organizers say they're not offering refunds for people that didn't reserve their slots fast enough.
Now, Kyoko, we know a big theme of this event was sustainability. What's going to happen to all of this infrastructure after the Expo ends?
Yes, that is the big question right now, so let's break it down, starting for the plane flying from the place where I'm standing, the Grand Ring. It is the world's biggest wooden structure that goes around the venue. The circle is 2 kilometers long and there are so many people even today, they're on top enjoying the view. This has definitely become. One of the main attraction of the whole event, but unfortunately it's not going to be around for so long, at least most of it. Much of the structure will be knocked down and there are plans for a portion of the wood to be reused to build temporary housing for people displaced by disaster. Now, just last month, organizers and local officials agreed to leave a portion of 110th of the structure here standing to commemorate the Expo. That is a really small part, but still, Expo goers have told me they are happy that a reminder of their memories here at the event will stay here in the future. Now As for the grounds, the area around that preserved ring that will be developed, that's planned to be developed into a park. And for other areas there's talks for development for commercial use. After all, the whole Expo site is right next to an area where a big casino and entertainment resort. Is being constructed right now.
As for the pavilions, at least 20% of them they're hoping to repurpose elsewhere. Then what about the smaller stuff? Well, they have a system for that as well. The Exposed sustainability director showed me items that will be publicly sold through an auction site. They include things like manhole covers featuring the exposed mascot Miyako Miyako. This one was initially offered at over 500 US dollars, but sold for even higher.
And there are more mundane pieces up for auction, from the benches to some trees planted at the site. There's a huge catalog including gadgets like robots and devices like smartphones and laptops.
The demo for you we want to promote the message of MOTTAINAI or waste not want not to the world.
So this whole site will look pretty different in the future and the place will be just a memory. But organizers are trying to make sure that the physical legacy of the Expo will not just end up in a landfill, but continue to serve a purpose. In Japan and beyond.
BREAKING NEWS: KOMEITO TO LEAVE JAPAN'S RULING COALITION
Here's our main story again. The head of Japan's Cormier tour has told the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party that his party will quit the ruling coalition.This will bring an end to a partnership that has lasted more than 1/4 of a century. Komeito chief representative sites or met with the LDP's new president Takaichi Sanaya on Friday afternoon. He says that the LDP failed to provide sufficient answers regarding political funding issues.
Komeito has urged the LDP to adopt A proposal of restricting the channels of corporate and organizational donations.
Tackling the issue of political funding is Komeito's utmost focus regarding the coalition government of the Liberal Democratic Party and Kamato, We want to end the relationship for now.
Takaichi has said maintaining A coalition with Cormier Tour is fundamental after she was elected party president last week. Komeito joined the coalition government led by the LDP in 1999 when the LDP fell short of a majority in the upper house.
The Diet is expected to convene within weeks, Takaichi is hoping. Lawmakers choose her to be Prime Minister, but Sital says there's no way that Komeito or lawmakers will vote for her if they cannot gain clear and specific cooperation from the LDP in response to their demands.
WEATHER
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That wraps up this edition of NHK News Line. I'm Kaneko. Right now in Tokyo.
Thanks very much for joining us.
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