Economic news(2023/08/23)
Final resolution for the sale of Sogo & Seibu to be completed on September 1, estimated at 220 billion yen
2023-08-23 19:19:00
In negotiations for the sale of major department stores Sogo and Seibu, the parent company Seven & i Holdings held an extraordinary board meeting on the 25th the day after that and decided to make a final decision on the sale to an investment fund in the United States. The proposed policy assumes that the sale will be completed on September 1, with a sales price of 220 billion yen.
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Yen exchange rate rises somewhat
2023-08-23 19:12:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 23rd, the yen exchange rate rose somewhat.
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Fukuoka Prefecture Opens New Facility to Develop Human Resources in the Semiconductor Field
2023-08-23 18:55:00
On the 23rd, Fukuoka Prefecture opened a new facility to acquire specialized knowledge and skills for human resource development in the semiconductor field. According to the prefecture, it is rare in Japan as a local government initiative.
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Governor of the Bank of Japan to attend economic symposium in Jackson Hole
2023-08-23 18:55:00
Governor Ueda of the Bank of Japan will attend the Jackson Hole Conference, an economic symposium held in the United States from the 24th. In July, the Bank of Japan decided to review the operation of interest rate manipulation, but as the yen continues to depreciate, attention will be paid to whether there will be any remarks on the direction of the policy.
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Requirement of more than 1.2 trillion yen for a decarbonized society Reported at the GX Executive Committee
2023-08-23 17:57:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society, related ministries and agencies such as the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of the Environment will use the new government bonds to invest in facilities for hydrogen production and to support research and development of next-generation nuclear reactors. As a result, a total of more than 1.2 trillion yen will be included in the budget request for next fiscal year's budget.
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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry "Proactively sell marine products off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture" to industry group
2023-08-23 17:31:00
The treated water accumulated at the Tokyo Electric Power Company Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station has been diluted to a concentration below the standard, and before the release into the sea on the 24th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura met with representatives of industry groups such as supermarkets. , requested to actively sell marine products off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture.
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Gasoline retail price 183.7 yen per liter Close to the highest price
2023-08-23 17:13:00
The national average retail price of regular gasoline as of the 21st was 183.7 yen per liter, up 1.8 yen from last week. It's the 14th straight week of gains and the highest price in 15 years.
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Stock price rises slightly. Brands such as retailers are bought due to the trend of yen depreciation.
2023-08-23 17:02:00
On the 23rd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose slightly.
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Gasoline retail price 183.7 yen per liter Close to the highest price
2023-08-23 15:18:00
The national average retail price of regular gasoline as of the 21st was 183.7 yen per liter, up 1.8 yen from last week. It's the 14th straight week of gains and the highest price in 15 years.
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Review of NTT Law KDDI President "Debate from the viewpoint of fair competitive environment"
2023-08-23 15:01:00
Regarding the revision of the NTT Law, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will consult with the council this month and start discussions, and KDDI President Makoto Takahashi has indicated that it is necessary to have sufficient discussions from the perspective of security and a fair competitive environment. I was.
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Increased electricity usage for cow heat countermeasures hurts dairy farmers Noto Ishikawa
2023-08-23 14:38:00
With the severe heat continuing for days, dairy farmers have been greatly affected by the increase in electricity consumption due to the operation of electric fans as a measure against the heat of cows at the ranch in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture.
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Announcement of a new rate plan that combines KDDI mobile phone and financial services
2023-08-23 14:20:00
KDDI has announced a new rate plan that gives preferential treatment to users who combine mobile phones with the group's financial services.
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Long-term interest rate 0.675% Rise to the level for the first time in 9 years and 7 months
2023-08-23 13:57:00
In the bond market on the 23rd, the movement to sell Japanese government bonds strengthened, and the long-term interest rate rose to 0.675%, the highest level in nine years and seven months.
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Responding to insurance claim investigations of non-life insurance companies for used car sales "Goodspeed"
2023-08-23 12:55:00
Goodspeed, a used car sales company headquartered in Nagoya, has revealed that it has responded to requests for cooperation in investigating past insurance claims from non-life insurance companies. In response to the problem of fraudulent insurance claims by "Big Motor", non-life insurance companies are investigating whether there is any fraud at other used car sales companies.
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