Economic news(2023/08/22)
Policy to support the spread of parcel delivery "redelivery" reduction service Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2023-08-22 21:36:00
Against the backdrop of rising demand for online shopping, the number of parcels handled by courier services has increased rapidly, and labor shortages have become a serious issue in the logistics industry. In order to reduce the burden on home delivery companies, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to support the spread of services by businesses that are expected to have the effect of reducing redeliveries.
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Liberal Democrats start considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares Proposals will be summarized in the fall
2023-08-22 19:58:00
To finance an increase in defense spending, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares. We will discuss the effects and issues of the sale and make proposals.
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Japan Meteorological Agency 3-month forecast Beware of severe lingering heat "summer fatigue" even after September
2023-08-22 19:35:00
The intense heat continues nationwide, but according to the long-term forecast announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency, it is likely that warm air will continue to cover the three months from September to November, and temperatures will tend to be higher than normal over a wide area. expected. Especially in September, there are days when it becomes extremely hot mainly in eastern and western Japan, and the severe lingering heat is expected to continue. Experts call attention not only to heat stroke, but also to "summer fatigue."
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Yen exchange rate drops slightly
2023-08-22 19:23:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, the yen exchange rate fell slightly.
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Hong Kong government top orders import control measures after decision to release treated water
2023-08-22 18:51:00
Regarding the plan to dilute the treated water that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and release it into the sea, the government decided to start releasing it on the 24th if there are no problems such as weather conditions. In response to this, Hong Kong government chief executive Li Jia Chao announced on his Facebook on the 22nd that he had instructed the relevant departments to immediately take import control measures.
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Liberal Democrat Seko ``If fuel prices continue, economic measures and supplementary budget proposals need to be considered''
2023-08-22 16:58:00
Seko, secretary-general of the House of Councilors of the Liberal Democratic Party, indicated the idea that if fuel prices continue to rise for a long time, it is necessary to consider formulating economic measures and formulating a supplementary budget.
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Liberal Democrats start considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares Proposals will be summarized in the fall
2023-08-22 16:28:00
To finance an increase in defense spending, the Liberal Democratic Party has begun considering the sale of government-owned NTT shares. We will discuss the effects and issues of the sale and make proposals.
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Stock price rise Semiconductor-related stocks rise in price Yen depreciation is also a factor
2023-08-22 16:10:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose.
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Long-term interest rate rises to 0.665%, the first level in 9 years and 7 months
2023-08-22 15:31:00
In the bond market on the 22nd, the movement to sell Japanese government bonds strengthened, and the long-term interest rate rose to 0.665%, the highest level in nine years and seven months.
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Convenience store sells frozen rice balls Demonstration experiment for logistics measures
2023-08-22 14:34:00
With the tightness of logistics becoming a major issue, a major convenience store chain has begun a demonstration experiment to sell frozen rice balls. Reduce the number of deliveries to stores and improve the efficiency of logistics.
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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Meets with Prime Minister Kishida Exchanges Opinions on Monetary Policy, etc.
2023-08-22 14:23:00
On the 22nd, Governor Ueda of the Bank of Japan met with Prime Minister Kishida and exchanged opinions on monetary policy and economic conditions at home and abroad.
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Stock price rise Semiconductor-related stocks affected by yen depreciation
2023-08-22 12:34:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 22nd and the Nikkei Stock Average are rising.
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Long-term interest rate rises to 0.66%, the first level in 9 years and 7 months
2023-08-22 12:23:00
In the bond market on the 22nd, the movement to sell Japanese government bonds strengthened, and the long-term interest rate rose to 0.66%, the highest level in nine years and seven months.
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SOFTBANK G affiliated semiconductor development company "Arm" to be listed on NASDAQ in the United States
2023-08-22 08:46:00
Arm, a semiconductor development company under the SoftBank Group, has announced plans to list shares on the NASDAQ market in the United States. The listing is expected to take place in September, and is expected to be the largest listing in the United States this year.
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US long-term interest rate temporarily rises to 4.35%, level for the first time in about 15 years
2023-08-22 04:20:00
In the New York bond market on the 21st, long-term interest rates temporarily rose to the level for the first time in about 15 years against the backdrop of the view that the US Federal Reserve Board will maintain policy interest rates at a high level.
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