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00:18Japan's foreign minister speaks with NHK about last week's Japan-U.S. summit and how his
00:24countries responding to the Iran conflict and as gasoline prices rise a
00:39motor show in Bangkok is focusing on fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles and
00:44electric cars US President Donald Trump says he's postponing strikes on Iran's
00:52energy infrastructure for a five-day period to try to settle issues between
00:57the countries he warns that if it doesn't work out the bombing will
01:02continue US media meanwhile quoted defense ministry officials as saying that
01:07the US is considering sending a leading military unit to support operations in
01:12Iran we have had very very strong talks we'll see where they lead we have points
01:20major points of agreement I would say almost all points of agreement Trump says
01:26Iran agreed not to have any nuclear weapons he had warned earlier that if
01:31the country did not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours the US would
01:37attack its power plants Trump says his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special
01:42envoy Steve Whitcoff took part in the phone talks he says those took place
01:47Sunday after a call from the Iranian side the president says Kushner and Whitcoff
01:53have been dealing with someone he describes as a top person in Iran other
01:58than Supreme Leader Mostafa Khamenei Trump also says that he may control the
02:03Strait of Hormuz with the next Ayatollah US political website Politico quoted
02:09multiple Trump administration officials as saying at least some in the White
02:13House see Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammed Bagheir Ghalibov as a workable
02:19partner who could negotiate with the US US news site Axios size and Israeli
02:25official as saying Whitcoff and Kushner have been in touch with Ghalibov but Ghalibov has
02:31denied such talks saying fake news is manipulating financial and oil markets
02:37Iranian state media citing a foreign ministry statement also says that no
02:43discussions are underway with the US it says Trump's remarks are aimed at
02:49lowering energy prices and buying time to conduct military planning regarding the
02:54venue for potential talks Britain's Financial Times published an article on
02:59Monday quoting sources as saying that Pakistan proposed they be held in the
03:04capital Islamabad the newspaper says Pakistan has good relations with both
03:09Washington and their run and is set to be home to the world's second largest
03:14number of Shia Muslims after Iran the article also says Pakistani army chief a
03:21scene Munir spoke by phone with Trump on Sunday and Pakistani Prime Minister
03:26Shabazzarif held phone talks with Iranian president Masoud Pejashkian on Monday
03:31the New York Times quoted defense officials as saying that senior military
03:36officials are weighing a possible deployment of airborne troops from the
03:40army's 82nd Airborne Division to support US military operations in Iran it also
03:47said the officials are considering deploying some elements of the divisions
03:52headquarters staff as well the US newspaper says the combat brigade would
03:57have about three thousand immediate response force soldiers capable of
04:02deploying anywhere in the world within 18 hours it has been reported that the
04:0731st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Okinawa southwestern Japan is already
04:13heading to the Middle East Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is one of
04:18several leaders who say they recently spoke with Trump president Trump believes
04:24there's a chance to leverage the significant achievements of the Israeli and
04:28US forces to realize the war objectives in an agreement one that will
04:33safeguard our vital interests he also says that they are destroying Iran's
04:39missile and nuclear development programs stressing his stance of continuing the
04:45attacks responding to the Iran situation and the surge in crude oil prices were a key
04:51topics at last week's Japan US summit NHK spoke with Japanese foreign minister
04:57Motegi Toshimitsu who attended the meeting about how Japan will conduct its
05:02diplomacy going forward
05:06Motegi described the meeting between Prime Minister Takichi Sanae and President
05:10Donald Trump in positive terms I usually I know if we the atmosphere was
05:16extremely good it showed the relationship of trust between Prime
05:20Minister Takichi and President Trump on the economic front cooperative
05:25projects are moving forward based on last year's Japan US agreement we also
05:30discussed strengthening and further coordinating supply chains including for
05:35critical minerals and energy there was a lot to get through so time flew by
05:40that one thing he said he picked up on a phrase that Trump used repeatedly
05:45concerning the situation in Iran look I expect Japan to step up they would step up
05:51step up though I'll call you President Trump used the words step up there was talk of how he
05:59wanted various countries including Japan to step up but there were no concrete
06:05requests Prime Minister Takichi responded by explaining in detail that there are
06:12things Japan can and cannot do based on Japanese law a question because it's male safety that
06:19the words do you think you were able to gain President Trump's understanding so
06:24there are no President Trump might want Japan to go the distance and do everything but he
06:31appreciates that Japan has been working extremely hard and doing various things to help out he
06:39definitely didn't seem to be dissatisfied Trump also asked Japan to send ships to help ensure safe passage
06:47through the Strait of Hormuz Motegi had this to say the current situation does not present an
06:57existential crisis for Japan that means there are things Japan can and cannot do sent over what
07:05thought this could Japan get involved after the fighting ends much of us the first thing is to
07:13restore calm at an early stage I think diplomatic efforts to achieve that are extremely important
07:19I hope the fighting will end soon but I think it's too early to talk about what will happen after
07:25that
07:26for now motegi said Japan's government is working to address soaring crude oil prices and ensure a stable
07:33energy supply gasoline prices are already rising and looks set to go up further the government is taking
07:45measures to keep prices down to around 170 yen per Lisa we want to be prepared for any eventuality doing
07:54what we can to minimize the impacts of the current situation motegi also emphasized that Japan is
08:01continuing to call on Iran to pull back from the brink I have been talking with Iranian foreign
08:11minister Abbas Arachi and I told him there are many vessels stuck in the Persian Gulf not just Japanese
08:17ones Japan has emphasized that it is extremely important to ensure that safe passage and strongly
08:25communicated that Iran should stop attacks on its neighbors as doing so only makes it more isolated
08:31what role can Japan play in the international community Japan has built long-standing relationships
08:43with Israel and Iran we can speak frankly with both of them they are old acquaintances so Japan will tell
08:52them what needs to be said that's the kind of diplomacy that Japan will pursue
09:08one of the world's leading energy conferences is taking place this week and Iran is high on the agenda in
09:16the kakamari from our business team is here to fill us in are we we just heard Japan's foreign minister
09:22voice concerns over higher oil prices what are key players in the industry saying well it appears the minister has
09:30good reasons to be worried energy experts are warning that a prolonged conflict in Iran would have a particularly strong
09:38impact on Japan and other Asian economies
09:43foreign governments government officials and business leaders from around the world are attending the industry get together in Houston oil
09:51remains the most important source of energy in the world it continues to slowly you lose market share to a
10:00less expensive and more abundant natural gas but nothing matches the energy density and flexibility of oil
10:09the u.s. the u.s. delegate highlighted recent efforts by member nations of the international energy agency the countries
10:16joined hands to release a record amount of emergency reserves from their petroleum stockpiles but the conference's host told NHK
10:25the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz remains a key worry the concern here is if it goes
10:33on longer the effects are felt very strongly
10:36and of course they felt particularly strongly in Asia and it's a very big problem for Japan he adds that
10:42solving the problem quickly is essential for the economic well-being of Japan and the world now in China consumers
10:52and businesses are already bracing for higher energy prices government officials announced a hike in the retail price of gasoline
11:00starting on Tuesday
11:02The benchmark figure will go up about 13% to just above 9,900 yuan per metric ton that's more
11:11than 1,400 dollars China adjusts the price every 10 business days based on movements in global crude markets this
11:20is the fifth straight increase it's also the largest since July 2022 when the price jumped after Russia's invasion of
11:27Ukraine pump prices in Beijing climbed to around
11:31$1.20 per liter authorities say they actually capped the hike at roughly half what would normally be applied that's
11:40in a bid to soften the impact on consumers
11:51More than 40% of China's crude imports come from six countries in the Middle East
11:57Analysts warn that continued energy price increases could squeeze household spending and strain businesses in the world's second largest economy
12:07Next a check on the stock markets
12:10They've been swinging wildly on developments in the Middle East and Tuesday turned out to be an up day
12:16That's after Trump's decision to pause attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure amid talks with Tehran
12:23Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped in the morning by 2.3%
12:28In the end, the benchmark closed 1.4% higher at 52,252
12:34That followed Monday's 3.5% loss amid fears bombing of Iran's power plants would escalate the conflict and further
12:43choke off oil supply
12:45Trump's comments to postpone those attacks caused oil prices to plunge
12:50WTI futures fell to around $84 a barrel at one point
12:54That's a 14% drop since last week's close
12:59However, traders remain cautious as Tehran denied any ongoing talks with Washington
13:05Analysts say investors are skeptical that the hostilities will end anytime soon
13:12The mood of cautious hope was apparent in the rest of the Asia-Pacific too
13:16Stock benchmarks gained, but not enough to make back Monday's sharp declines
13:21Seoul's Kospi was strong, up 2.75%
13:26SK Hynix performed well after reports that the chipmaker is thinking about a stock listing in the US
13:33Australia's index was the underperformer despite the country reaching a trade deal with the EU
13:38Investors are dumping stocks in the benchmark's heavyweight mining sector as it's vulnerable to energy shortages
13:46Now, a story on a new business trend
13:49Long lines are a familiar sight outside popular restaurants
13:54That gives people arriving at the scene two choices
13:57Join the wait or look elsewhere
13:59But a third option is catching on
14:02Hungry customers can pay extra to skip the queue
14:08This is a popular ramen shop in Katsushiko Ward, Tokyo
14:11That has introduced a line skipping pass for a fee
14:20The outlet has just 11 counter seats
14:23Yet it sells an average of 250 bowls of ramen a day
14:27Because of its popularity, long lines formed during lunchtime at weekends
14:32Some customers waited as long as 90 minutes for a seat
14:35And neighbours grumbled about the crowds
14:41We're happy to have customers visit
14:43But we received constant complaints from local residents
14:47So we wanted to find a solution
14:52The shop tried handing out numbered tickets to customers
14:55Asking them to return at a given time slot
14:58However, they often didn't come back
15:04We were reserving seats counting on customers returning
15:07But when they didn't show up, it caused us losses
15:12So the restaurant turned to a paid reservation service
15:15This allows customers to buy a ticket in advance
15:19That reserves them a seat at a chosen time
15:21It costs 390 yen a person
15:24Or about $2.50
15:28I want to make the most of my time
15:32I didn't have to wait in line
15:34So I decided to come
15:37Revenue from sales of the reservation tickets
15:40Is split between the restaurant and the reservation service provider
15:46Since starting the system
15:47The restaurant says the number of customers failing to return
15:50Has dropped significantly
15:52And at peak periods
15:54It rings up about $750 in additional monthly revenue
16:01Since this translates directly into profit
16:05We're able to avoid raising prices
16:07And use it as an incentive for staff
16:13The skip the line idea can be applied in different ways
16:16This is a restaurant serving the local specialty
16:20Misokatsu
16:21In the underground shopping arcade of Nagoya Station
16:24A hub for bullet train passengers
16:27This restaurant introduced a system
16:29That allows customers with a train deadline
16:31To pay a fee to jump the queue
16:34However, the price is on a sliding scale
16:37The first person signing up pays 500 yen
16:40Or about $3
16:41The second, 750 yen
16:44And the cost goes up from there
16:46This is to discourage too many people from using it
16:50And allow those waiting in line to get a table
16:56I have plans later
16:57So I don't want to waste time
17:02Many customers tell us
17:04They used to give up on eating
17:05Because they didn't have time
17:06But now they're able to eat using this service
17:11Wait in line
17:12Or pay to skip it
17:14The choice comes down to what you value more
17:17Time or money
17:22Of course, people waiting in line need to be informed
17:25Before the queue jumping begins
17:26The restaurant staff say they take particular care
17:30To explain the system to customers
17:32And that's The Viz for this Tuesday
17:47Investigative sources say that a man broke into the premises
17:50Of the Chinese embassy in Tokyo Tuesday morning
17:54The man was caught on the spot by embassy staff
17:57A knife was found at the scene
17:59But no one was injured
18:00The man is believed to be a member of Japan's ground self-defense force
18:05The Tokyo Metropolitan Police is questioning him
18:08As they investigate the circumstances
18:10A spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry reacted to the incident
18:15He called on Japan to immediately investigate the matter
18:19Strictly punish those involved
18:21And provide a detailed explanation to the Chinese side
18:27Agents from U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement, or ICE
18:32Have been deployed at major airports around the United States
18:36To help make up for a lack of security personnel
18:39Airports have been short-staffed due to a budget standoff in Congress
18:44Over funding for the Department of Homeland Security
18:47Driven by concerns over ICE's aggressive crackdown on undocumented immigrants
18:54ICE agents were seen at Atlanta airport on Monday
18:58The city's mayor says federal officials told him
19:02They have been tasked with assisting with airport operations and crowd control
19:07And not for immigration enforcement activities
19:12My first reaction was, who are they going to throw to the ground
19:15You know, who are they going to throw around
19:17You know, if you do or say something wrong
19:20Or even look suspicious
19:22I mean, just that unknown fear there
19:25The head of the American Federation of Government Employees
19:30Says airport security staff need to be professionally trained
19:34And cannot be replaced by untrained armed agents
19:39Trump says the deployment was his idea
19:44We will also bring out, if we don't have enough
19:47We will bring out the National Guard
19:48And, you know, where we need it
19:50To help out at the airport
19:53He blames the Democrats for opposing a funding bill for the DHS
20:00New York's LaGuardia Airport has reopened
20:03Following a fatal crash on Sunday night
20:05Between a passenger plane and a fire truck
20:08The pilot and co-pilot were killed
20:11And several people were injured
20:14The Air Canada jet was arriving from Montreal
20:16When it crashed into the truck on landing
20:20Fear, I mean, it was pretty shocking
20:22I didn't know what to expect
20:23We were honestly sleeping and then landing
20:25And all of a sudden, boom, woke up in shock
20:28Just didn't know what to do
20:30U.S. media say the fire truck was responding to a separate incident
20:3472 passengers and four crew members were on board
20:38Officials issued a complete ground stop
20:41At the busy regional airport after the emergency
20:44The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board
20:47Is investigating on the ground
20:49Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney
20:52Called the accident deeply saddening
20:54And said Canadian officials are working closely
20:57With their U.S. counterparts as the investigation continues
21:02Turning to another aviation accident
21:05This time in South America
21:07More than 60 people are dead
21:10After a military transport plane crashed
21:13Just after a takeoff in southern Colombia
21:17Colombia's military says
21:19The C-130 plane was carrying 128 soldiers and crew members
21:25When it went down near the border with Peru and Ecuador
21:29It says 66 people have been confirmed dead
21:34While dozens of others are being treated in hospital
21:37Four people are missing
21:40U.S. media report that troops have been moved into the area
21:45To tackle the country's drug cartels
21:47Colombian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash
22:17And now let's go to Chalaphan Sanalura in our Bangkok studio
22:21For stories making headlines across the Asia-Pacific
22:26Australia and the European Union say
22:28They have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement
22:32Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
22:34And European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
22:38Held a news conference in Canberra on Tuesday
22:40They announced the conclusion of the talks
22:42That were launched in 2018
22:45The Australian European Free Trade Agreement
22:48Will lower trade and investment barriers
22:50Between Australia and the EU
22:53A market of around 450 million people
22:57This agreement is worth $10 billion
23:00To the Australian economy on an annual basis
23:05Today we are telling an important story
23:08To a world that is deeply changing
23:11A world where great powers are using tariffs as a leverage
23:15And supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited
23:19In our story, open, rules-based trade delivers positive-sum outcomes
23:29The European Commission says under the free trade deal
23:32Australia has agreed to remove over 99% of tariffs on EU goods
23:37It also says Australia will gradually remove duties on EU dairy
23:41And instantly on wine and chocolate
23:43On the other hand, Australia says
23:46The EU will abolish all tariffs on energy and resource exports
23:50Including critical minerals
23:52Vietnam has reached a deal with Russia
23:55To build a nuclear power plant
23:56As domestic demand for electricity surges
23:59The agreement was signed following talks
24:02Between Vietnam's Prime Minister
24:04Pham Minh Chin
24:05And his Russian counterpart
24:06Mikhail Mishustin
24:09The creation of this plant
24:11Will provide a powerful push
24:13To further cooperation
24:14In related fields
24:15High technology
24:16As well as fundamental and applied scientific research
24:19I am confident
24:20That this project will become a new symbol
24:22Of Russian-Vietnamese friendship
24:26The two sides also agreed to cooperate
24:29In other energy sectors
24:30As well as oil and gas
24:32These are expected to help Vietnam strengthen energy security
24:35The country needs to secure more power
24:38As it has faced major blackouts
24:40Due to demand from its industrial sector
24:42And expanding middle class
24:44More frequent extreme weather
24:46Like droughts and typhoons
24:47Is also straining its power supply
24:50Vietnam once had an agreement
24:52With Japan to build a nuclear power plant
24:54But its parliament cancelled the deal in 2016
24:57Due to concerns over high costs
25:01The Bangkok International Motor Show
25:03Opens on Wednesday
25:04With a strong focus on fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles
25:07And electric cars
25:08This comes as carmakers respond to rising fuel prices
25:12Driven by tensions in Iran
25:15Thailand is a key production hub
25:17For many Japanese automakers
25:19And 45 brands from Japan, China
25:22And other countries are taking part in the event
25:24Japanese automaker Nissan
25:26Is highlighting its expanded lineup
25:29Of hybrid SUVs and minivans
25:31Emphasizing improved fuel economy
25:33Mazda is unveiling a new electric vehicle
25:35For the Thai market
25:37And says it plans to step up sales
25:39Of electrified models including hybrids
25:42A local master executive expressed concern
25:44About the situation in Iran
25:46Has affected the industry
25:50I think it's our concern
25:52To see the supply
25:54Impact of the oil supply
25:56And also logistics
25:57We really hope that it's going to end soon
25:59But it's still uncertain
26:03Meanwhile, Chinese manufacturers
26:05Such as BYD and Great Wall Motor
26:07Are also showcasing compact EVs
26:10And plug-in hybrids
26:11Designed to cut electricity and fuel costs
26:14The show reflects how rising fuel prices
26:16Are increasingly shaping sales strategies
26:19Across the industry
26:21That's our bulletin
26:22I'm Chola Pansan Arula in Bangkok
26:35So Reena, we've enjoyed a day of spring here today
26:38It was a really nice day to go out
26:40Right, the daytime high here in Tokyo
26:42Was around like 18 degrees Celsius
26:45Now, let's see what we can expect
26:47For the rest of the week
26:48Here and elsewhere
26:49In our three-day weather forecast
27:21Let's see what we can expect
27:35And that's it for this edition of Newsroom Tokyo
27:38You can catch this program on our website
27:40I'm Yamaguchi Hiroaki
27:41And I'm Yamasa Marina
27:43Thank you very much for watching
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