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Economic news(2023/11/29)


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Supplementary budget for this year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices

2023-11-29 20:50:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors, and was passed and enacted with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan.

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President of Resona HD “To rebuild our store network in line with the changing times”

2023-11-29 20:14:00
The Resona Group has 820 branches, the largest number in the banking industry. Masahiro Minami, president of Resona Holdings, the holding company that will serve as the control tower, stated that the company is in the midst of rebuilding its store network in line with changing times and advances in technology, and has announced plans to review the functions and layout of its stores.

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70,000 yen to be provided in response to rising prices, law passed to prohibit seizure

2023-11-29 19:25:00
Regarding the 70,000 yen benefit provided to low-income households in response to rising prices, a law was passed at a plenary session of the House of Councilors that prohibits foreclosure even if debts are in arrears, in order to steadily support household finances. It was established.

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Stock prices Slight price movements, lack of sense of direction, buying and selling mixed

2023-11-29 19:11:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 29th, stock prices showed slight price movements.

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Global sales of 7 Japanese automakers increased in October compared to the previous year

2023-11-29 18:47:00
Worldwide sales for Japan's major automakers last month exceeded the same month last year for seven out of eight companies. Sales were strong mainly in Europe and the United States, and even in China, where Japanese manufacturers continued to struggle, three companies increased their sales due to the introduction of new models.

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Supplementary budget for this fiscal year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices

2023-11-29 18:41:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors, and was passed and enacted with a majority vote from the Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito, the Japan Restoration Party, and the Democratic Party of Japan.

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Supplementary budget for this fiscal year is established to support economic measures and include measures to deal with high prices

2023-11-29 18:18:00
This year's supplementary budget, which supports new economic measures, was voted on at a plenary session of the House of Councilors and passed with a majority vote.

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Electricity prices will rise in January next year at five major power companies due to rising fuel prices

2023-11-29 17:54:00
The 10 major electric power companies have announced that their electricity rates for January 2024 will increase due to rising prices of LNG (liquefied natural gas) and crude oil, which are used as fuel for thermal power generation.

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Bank of Japan Councilor Adachi Large-scale monetary easing ``Not at the stage of exit discussion''

2023-11-29 17:44:00
On the 29th, Councilor Seiji Adachi, one of the committee members who decide on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy, said in a speech on large-scale monetary easing that ``we are not yet at the stage to discuss an exit policy,'' and that at present, negative interest rates are The government took a cautious stance toward policy changes, including the lifting of the restrictions.

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Passing on increases in labor costs for small and medium-sized enterprises to prices Publication of action guidelines, Japan Fair Trade Commission, etc.

2023-11-29 17:14:00
In order to achieve wage increases, the Japan Fair Trade Commission and other organizations have compiled guidelines for behavior required of both ordering companies and companies receiving orders, so that small and medium-sized enterprises can pass on increases in labor costs to prices.

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Next season's catch quota for Pacific bluefin tuna will increase by more than 400 tons for large fish in offshore fishing

2023-11-29 17:03:00
The Fisheries Agency has presented a proposal for domestic allocation of Pacific bluefin tuna fishing quotas for next season. Regarding large tuna, the government plans to increase the number of tuna by over 400 tons through offshore fisheries managed by the government.

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Gasoline retail price: National average 174 yen per liter, up from last week

2023-11-29 14:44:00
The national average retail price for regular gasoline as of the 27th was 174 yen per liter, a slight increase from last week.

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More than 200 million people shopped in 5 days during US year-end shopping season, exceeding same period last year

2023-11-29 11:13:00
More than 200 million people shopped during the year-end sales season in the United States over the five-day period, exceeding the same period last year and showing the strength of consumer spending.

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October: Fish and shellfish exports to China decreased by 94% compared to the same month last year Ministry of Finance trade statistics

2023-11-29 11:01:00
According to trade statistics from the Ministry of Finance, the amount of seafood exported from Japan to China in October, excluding processed products, decreased by 94% compared to the same month last year. The number continues to decline significantly due to China's complete suspension of imports of Japanese marine products.

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Miyagi aims to obtain certification for oyster farming as “blue carbon” CO2 absorbed in the sea

2023-11-29 06:42:00
As the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions becomes a global issue, blue carbon, the carbon dioxide absorbed in the ocean, is attracting attention. Minamisanriku Town in Miyagi Prefecture has decided to become the first town in the country to aim for blue carbon certification through oyster farming.

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to formulate new guidelines to support digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises

2023-11-29 06:35:00
In some cases, regional financial institutions are supporting the digitalization of small and medium-sized enterprises that are lagging behind, so the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to formulate new guidelines outlining procedures for support in order to expand these efforts. has been solidified.

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Unrealized loss on government bonds held by the Bank of Japan: 10.5 trillion yen, the largest since fiscal 2004

2023-11-29 05:49:00
It was revealed that the unrealized losses on government bonds held by the Bank of Japan had expanded to 10.5 trillion yen as of the end of September, the highest since comparable fiscal 2004. The main reason for this was the rise in long-term interest rates due to the Bank of Japan's review of interest rate operations.

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Panasonic Energy to construct research and development facility for batteries for EVs

2023-11-29 05:45:00
Panasonic Energy will build a facility in Kadoma City, Osaka to research and develop batteries for EVs (electric vehicles), and President Issey Tadanobu will use this facility as a base to diversify battery materials. I have made my thoughts on moving forward clear.

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