Economic news(2023/08/01)
Chugoku Electric Power Co., Ltd. to investigate whether it is possible to construct an "interim storage facility" in Kaminoseki-cho, Yamaguchi
2023-08-01 20:54:00
Chugoku Electric Power Co. has decided to investigate whether it is possible to build an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel in nuclear power plants in Kaminoseki-cho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where construction plans for nuclear power plants are underway. We learned this through interviews with stakeholders. Spent nuclear fuel continues to accumulate at nuclear power plants across the country, and securing storage space has become a major issue.
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Japan Airlines financial results for April to June, first profit in four years Recovery of passenger demand in Japan and overseas
2023-08-01 19:34:00
The final profit and loss for the three months from April to June of Japan Airlines, a major airline, recovered for the first time in four years for this period, as passenger demand recovered at home and abroad. .
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Additional consideration of 23 cutting-edge technologies for "Specified Important Technologies" related to national security
2023-08-01 19:11:00
The government is considering adding 23 new advanced technologies, such as false information detection technology using AI (artificial intelligence), to the "specially important technologies" related to national security, and making them eligible for government support. I decided to go.
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Yen exchange rate drop
2023-08-01 18:48:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 1st, the yen exchange rate fell.
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Sogo/Seibu president change Aiming to accelerate the process for sale
2023-08-01 18:00:00
Amidst difficulties in discussions within the group and among stakeholders over the sale of major department stores Sogo & Seibu to an American investment fund, parent company Seven & i Holdings announced personnel changes to replace the president of Sogo & Seibu. It seems that there is an aim to accelerate the process for sale.
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More than 1,100 food items with price increases in August About 40% of the same month last year Decrease for the first time in 7 months
2023-08-01 16:45:00
The number of food items whose prices have been raised this month has reached more than 1,100 items, the first decrease in seven months compared to the same month last year. It is expected that the peak will be exceeded once in October this year, but it has also been pointed out that consumers are "fatigued with price increases."
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Stock price rise Against the background of strong financial results of domestic companies and yen depreciation
2023-08-01 16:05:00
Tokyo stock market on August 1, stock prices rose.
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Toyota April-June Group financial results 3-month operating profit exceeds 1 trillion yen for the first time
2023-08-01 15:18:00
Toyota Motor Corporation's financial results for the entire group from April to June this year show a significant increase in performance due to the effect of the weak yen in addition to strong sales, and operating income, which indicates the profit of the main business, reached 1 trillion for the first time in three months. exceeded the yen.
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Toyota April-June Group financial results 3-month operating profit exceeds 1 trillion yen for the first time
2023-08-01 13:54:00
Toyota Motor Corporation's financial results for the entire group from April to June this year show operating income of 1.1209 trillion yen, which indicates the profit of the main business, and Toyota's operating income exceeded 1 trillion yen for three months for the first time. . The easing of semiconductor shortages led to a rebound in production and strong sales, the effect of the depreciation of the yen, and the suppression of costs related to production, resulting in a significant increase in performance. In addition, ▽ operating revenue corresponding to sales was 10,546.8 billion yen, and ▽ final profit was 1,311.3 billion yen, both of which are record highs for this period.
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More than 1,100 food items with price increases in August About 40% of the same month last year Decrease for the first time in 7 months
2023-08-01 13:14:00
The number of food items whose prices have been raised this month has reached more than 1,100 items, the first decrease in seven months compared to the same month last year. It is expected that the peak will be exceeded once in October this year, but it has also been pointed out that consumers are "fatigued with price increases."
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Rare metals such as semiconductor materials in China Implement export restrictions from today
2023-08-01 12:29:00
Starting today, the Chinese government will implement export controls on gallium and germanium-related items, which are rare metals used in semiconductor materials. It seems that the purpose is to check against the United States, which restricts exports of advanced semiconductors, and Japan, which tightens export controls on manufacturing equipment.
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Chugoku Electric Power Co., Ltd. to investigate whether it is possible to construct an "interim storage facility" in Kaminoseki-cho, Yamaguchi
2023-08-01 11:59:00
Chugoku Electric Power Co. has decided to investigate whether it is possible to build an "interim storage facility" to temporarily store spent nuclear fuel in nuclear power plants in Kaminoseki-cho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, where construction plans for nuclear power plants are underway. We learned this through interviews with stakeholders. Spent nuclear fuel continues to accumulate at nuclear power plants across the country, and securing storage space has become a major issue.
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More than 1,100 food items with price increases in August About 40% of the same month last year Decrease for the first time in 7 months
2023-08-01 11:23:00
The number of food items whose prices have been raised this month has reached more than 1,100 items, the first decrease in seven months compared to the same month last year. It is expected that the peak will be exceeded once in October this year, but it has also been pointed out that consumers are "fatigued with price increases."
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Unemployment rate of 2.5% in June, improved by 0.1 points from the previous month
2023-08-01 08:43:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate in June was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.1 points from the previous month.
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Rare metals such as semiconductor materials in China Implement export restrictions from today
2023-08-01 07:14:00
Starting today, the Chinese government will implement export controls on gallium and germanium-related items, which are rare metals used in semiconductor materials. It seems that the purpose is to check against the United States, which restricts exports of advanced semiconductors, and Japan, which tightens export controls on manufacturing equipment.
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NY Dow hits new high this year Eases concerns about economic slowdown Buy orders increase
2023-08-01 07:09:00
On July 31st, the New York stock market receded in speculation that interest rates would continue to be raised in the United States, and as concerns about an economic slowdown eased, buy orders increased, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose to a new high this year. bottom.
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Panasonic HD achieved a record profit at this time Strong sales of EV batteries
2023-08-01 05:47:00
Panasonic Holdings' financial results for the three months from April to June this year showed that the final profit was the highest ever for this period due to strong sales of batteries for EV = electric vehicles. .
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More than 1,100 food items with price increases in August About 40% of the same month last year Decrease for the first time in 7 months
2023-08-01 05:44:00
The number of food items whose prices have been raised this month has reached more than 1,100 items, the first decrease in seven months compared to the same month last year. It is expected that the peak will be exceeded once in October this year, but it has also been pointed out that consumers are "fatigued with price increases."
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Shinshu University Technology to remove impurities from seawater Joint research with Saudi Arabia
2023-08-01 04:59:00
Aiming to further develop the reverse osmosis membrane technology that was developed by the university to remove impurities from seawater, Shinshu University signed an agreement with a public corporation in Saudi Arabia to conduct joint research.
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