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SHIPBUILDING

The HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ulsan Shipyard
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 12, 2026
Koreans are shunning dangerous shipbuilding jobs envied by Trump
Shipbuilding is among South Korea¡¯s most dangerous industries, killing dozens of people each year, prompting more Korean workers to avoid those jobs.
A ship is under construction at a Hyundai Heavy Industries' dry dock in Ulsan, South Korea, in July 2015. Partnering with South Korean companies would be cost effective for the U.S. Navy because their high-capacity shipyards can build ships at about half the U.S. cost.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 16, 2025
South Korea is the answer to America¡¯s naval problem
The stakes are clear: The U.S. has a battle force of around 290, while China has a 400-strong fleet, according to U.S. estimates.
A ship sits under construction in a ship-building yard in Dalian, China, in 2017.
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 9, 2025
Unions slam Trump for giving China a pass on shipbuilding
The union reaction came after Trump touted a trade truce between the world¡¯s largest economies, but shows that the deal came at the expense of some blue-collar workers.
Yutaka Ikeda, managing director of Mitsui OSK Lines' Indian arm, speaks during an interview near New Delhi on Oct. 10.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2025
Mitsui OSK Lines sees India as a shipping hub
India can become a hub for international shipping, serving as a base for exports to Africa and the Middle East, said the managing director of the company¡¯s Indian arm.
The Shipbuilders¡¯ Association of Japan announced plans to invest ?350 billion in capital expenditures to double shipbuilding output by 2035.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 24, 2025
Japan shipbuilders to invest ?350 billion to double output
The Shipbuilders¡¯ Association of Japan is also preparing for Japan-U.S. cooperation in the sector.
Rotor blades and other parts for the ongoing construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind turbine farm, staged on the State Pier in New London, Connecticut, in September.
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 23, 2025
U.S. shipbuilders and ports face fallout of Trump¡¯s assault on offshore wind
Trump¡¯s policy on the offshore wind industry has included stop-work orders and permit reviews for projects spurred by former U.S. President Joe Biden¡¯s green investment policy.
Mitsui E&S expects profit momentum to exceed its full-year guidance, driven by strong engine demand and a successful shift of its crane business toward the U.S. market.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 17, 2025
Mitsui E&S bullish about full-year profits on engines and U.S. crane demand
The ship equipment maker expects profit momentum to surpass its guidance, Chief Financial Officer Taketsune Matsumura said.
Cargo ships are docked in Navi Mumbai, India, in February. Only 5% of India's exports and imports are carried on Indian-flagged ships.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 25, 2025
India aims to challenge global shipbuilding giants
The South Asian nation seeks to boost its resilience and strategic self-reliance as China speeds ahead to become a global maritime power.
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles speaks during an announcement at the Kuttabul Australian Navy base in Sydney on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 14, 2025
Australia to spend $8 billion on AUKUS nuclear sub shipyard facility
The investment is part of a major military restructure to improve Australia¡¯s long-range strike capabilities in the face of China¡¯s expanding military strength across the Pacific.
The Maritime Self-Defense Force's chief of staff, Adm. Akira Saito, speaks at a news conference at the Defense Ministry on Wednesday in Tokyo.
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Jul 31, 2025
Over 90 MSDF members punished over scandal involving shipbuilders
The MSDF¡¯s chief of staff will lose 10% of his salary for a month over the scandal, in which members improperly received goods from four shipbuilders.
A Hyundai Merchant Marine container ship under construction at the HJ Shipbuilding & Construction shipyard in Busan, South Korea, on July 22
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 28, 2025
South Korea pitches Trump on shipyards for last-minute trade deal
While details remain unclear, Yonhap News reported that South Korea has proposed a multibillion dollar project dubbed ¡°Make American Shipbuilding Great Again.¡±
Workers take a break near a ship under construction at China State Shipbuilding Corp.'s Longxue Shipyard in Guangzhou, China, in November 2011.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jul 2, 2025
China¡¯s shipyard dominance leads to geoeconomic risks
According to 2024 data from the Chinese government, the country ranks first worldwide in ship completions, new orders and order backlogs.
An under-construction container ship sits at the Daewoo DSME shipyard in Okpo, South Korea, in December 2014.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 22, 2025
South Korea counts on shipbuilding to ease U.S. tariff woes
Already hit by sector levies on steel and car exports, Seoul is laser-focused on negotiations over a 25% country-specific tariff.
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator, will attend a fourth round of ministerial-level tariff talks in the United States on Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 29, 2025
Japan offering fund to aid U.S. shipbuilding as part of tariff negotiations
The United States has called on allies including Japan to help revive U.S. shipbuilding, amid concerns over China¡¯s dominant share in the global market.
Japan may offer cooperation on shipbuilding expertise and an Alaska natural gas project as part of trade talks with the United States.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 26, 2025
Japan touts ships expertise and LNG investment, with tariff talks key
There is rising momentum in the negotiations as the U.S. tariffs threaten to drag Japan¡¯s economy into a technical recession ahead of the Upper House election.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks with members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force in Kyoto Prefecture on Sunday.
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May 26, 2025
Ishiba inspects MSDF vessels in apparent bid to highlight shipbuilding prowess
Japan has offered cooperation in shipbuilding as a bargaining chip in its tariff negotiations with the United States.
A worker walks near a fishing vessel under maintenance at the Kidoura Zosen K.K. shipyard in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture.
BUSINESS
May 24, 2025
Japan looks to use U.S. shipbuilding cooperation as card in tariff talks
By highlighting its cooperative stance toward the United States, the Japanese government hopes to fend off U.S. tariffs.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines President and CEO Takeshi Hashimoto speaks during an interview in Tokyo in April.
BUSINESS
May 23, 2025
Japanese gas tanker giant sees difficulty buying Chinese vessels
Washington has issued a flurry of measures since President Donald Trump took office aimed at curbing China¡¯s maritime dominance and reviving its own flagging shipbuilding industry.
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Apr 28, 2025
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ¡®dual-use¡¯ shipbuilding with Japan
Washington¡¯s idea appears to be aimed at attracting investment?from allies to strengthen the U.S. shipbuilding industry and start closing the gap with Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump has in recent days rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic American sectors.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 24, 2025
Trump targets China with biggest salvo so far in second term
In recent days, U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled out a memorandum telling a key government committee to curb Chinese spending on tech, energy and other strategic sectors.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
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Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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