December 12, Friday, 2025

1. The Japan Meteorological Agency has lifted its tsunami advisory for northern Japan’s Pacific coast. The advisory was triggered after a quake hit the region late Friday morning.
2. A survey has found that more than half of Japanese manufacturers with overseas operations say their business has been negatively affected by the Trump administration’s tariffs.
3. China’s new vehicle sales rose in November on the back of robust demand for electric models and soaring exports.