Economic news(2024/03/28)
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" issue: 4 people found dead after ingesting the product; impact expands
2024-03-28 21:36:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *The article includes an interview with the doctor who examined the patient, as well as a list of products that are subject to recall.
TOP
Sony Group completes new factory in Thailand to manufacture semiconductors, etc.
2024-03-28 21:02:00
A new Sony Group factory has been completed in Thailand that will manufacture semiconductors called image sensors needed for self-driving cars. As demand for semiconductors increases, foreign manufacturers are making investments in Southeast Asia one after another.
TOP
Cosmo HD and Iwatani Sangyo announce discussions on capital and business alliance
2024-03-28 19:47:00
Cosmo Energy Holdings, a major oil distributor, and Iwatani Sangyo, its largest shareholder and major gas company, are in talks for a capital and business alliance to strengthen their relationship in a wide range of fields, including hydrogen production and supply. I made it clear that.
TOP
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "Red yeast rice" issue: 4 people found dead after ingesting the product; impact expands
2024-03-28 19:27:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *The article includes an interview with the doctor who examined the patient, as well as a list of products that are subject to recall.
TOP
“Reasonable accommodation” for people with disabilities will be mandatory for private businesses from April
2024-03-28 18:55:00
The revised Act on Eliminating Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities went into effect on April 1st, and private businesses will be required to provide reasonable accommodations in response to the requests of people with disabilities.In response, companies in Tokyo will On the 28th, a training session was held to learn how to interact with people with disabilities.
TOP
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's "red yeast rice" issue: Doctor who examined multiple patients responds to interview
2024-03-28 18:53:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A university hospital doctor who has treated multiple hospitalized patients regarding this issue gave an exclusive interview to NHK. According to doctors, between November of last year and last month, before the problem became clear, two women, one in her 70s and the other in her 50s, had symptoms such as foamy urine and abnormalities in kidney function were discovered during medical examinations. He was admitted to this hospital because of something like this. None of the three had any chronic illness, including kidney disease, but their kidney function was declining. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
TOP
Yen market price rises somewhat
2024-03-28 18:34:00
At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, the yen rose somewhat against the dollar.
TOP
LINE information leak: Personal Information Protection Commission recommends improvements to management company
2024-03-28 18:18:00
Approximately 520,000 items of LINE user information are believed to have been leaked, and the government's Personal Information Protection Commission has ordered the operating company LINE Yahoo to make improvements, citing insufficient measures to protect the information. I have made the required recommendations.
TOP
``Security Clearance'' Bill Questioned at House of Representatives Cabinet Committee
2024-03-28 18:01:00
On the 28th, a Cabinet committee in the House of Representatives asked questions regarding a bill to create a "security clearance" system that would limit access to information important to economic security to those whose credibility has been verified by the government. It was done.
TOP
Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 17:42:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
TOP
[Commentary] Will the trend of “significant wage increases” in spring labor unions spread to small and medium-sized enterprises?
2024-03-28 17:38:00
This year's spring labor movement resulted in wage increases exceeding 5% for the first time in 33 years, mainly at large companies (according to the Union). All eyes are on whether this trend of wage increases can be extended to small and medium-sized enterprises, where negotiations are about to begin in earnest. How can this be achieved? What is the issue? Commentators Junko Imai and Masashi Ushida will provide detailed explanations. *Information as of March 28th release. (Video: 10 minutes 17 seconds)
TOP
All major companies to raise electricity and gas prices in May
2024-03-28 17:03:00
Ten major electric power companies have announced that electricity bills for May will be 400 to 500 yen higher than the previous month due to the increase in the "renewable energy surcharge" that is added to electricity charges. The value of the yen will rise. Additionally, gas prices billed in May will also increase at all four major companies.
TOP
Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 16:57:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
TOP
Automobile manufacturers' global sales in February decline for Toyota and Daihatsu
2024-03-28 16:24:00
Major automakers have announced their worldwide sales figures for last month, with Toyota Motor Corporation's sales decreasing by 6% and Daihatsu Motor Corporation's sales decreasing by 46%. The production of some car models has been halted due to issues with Daihatsu and Toyota Industries in obtaining national certification.
TOP
Manufacturer of Kobayashi Pharmaceutical “Red Yeast Choleste Help” “No problems with management”
2024-03-28 16:15:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical's company has announced that it has been discovered that two more people have died from kidney disease after consuming health foods containing the ingredient red yeast rice. In both cases, the bereaved families of the patients contacted them to report that they had symptoms that suggest kidney disease after taking Red Yeast Choleste Help, and the company is conducting a detailed investigation as it is suspected that this may have been the cause. A health food and pharmaceutical manufacturer in Gifu City that was commissioned by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical to manufacture Red Yeast Choleste Help processed the raw materials supplied by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical into tablets according to the procedure manual, and was also responsible for sanitary and quality issues. We ensure that there is no chance of contamination. In addition, the health hazards are concentrated among people who ate food manufactured after September last year, but it is said that the manufacturing method has not changed significantly since then. *A list of products subject to recall is summarized at the end of the article.
TOP
Stock price: Temporary drop of more than 700 yen, movement to take profits for the time being before the end of the fiscal year
2024-03-28 16:00:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average dropped by more than 700 yen at one point due to the movement to lock in immediate profits before the end of the fiscal year.
TOP
Stock prices fell by more than 600 yen at one point, and sell orders were placed on a wide range of stocks in the afternoon.
2024-03-28 14:40:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 600 yen. Recently, the Nikkei Stock Average has been trending at high prices, and sell orders are being placed in a wide range of stocks, including those related to exports and semiconductors, even into the afternoon, as investors try to lock in their immediate profits before the end of the fiscal year.
TOP
Stock price temporarily fell by more than 500 yen due to moves to lock in profits for the time being
2024-03-28 12:00:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily fell by more than 500 yen due to a movement to determine immediate profits before the end of the fiscal year.
TOP
Bank of Japan releases main opinions from monetary policy meeting; exit policy statements made one after another
2024-03-28 11:40:00
The Bank of Japan has released the ``main opinions'' of last week's Monetary Policy Meeting, which decided on a change in large-scale monetary easing measures, including the lifting of negative interest rates, and members said that there is no need for rapid interest rate hikes even after negative interest rates are lifted. It turned out that there were a number of statements regarding the so-called exit policy going forward, such as the need to emphasize a cautious stance.
TOP
Stock price falls by more than 500 yen
2024-03-28 10:49:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 28th, the Nikkei average stock price has fallen by more than 500 yen.
TOP
Auto show begins in New York, with over 20 brands from around the world exhibiting
2024-03-28 10:40:00
The auto show has begun in New York, USA, and while it has been pointed out that the growth in sales of EVs (electric vehicles) is slowing down, companies are exhibiting not only the latest EVs but also hybrid vehicles that have recently become popular and are in line with widespread demand. I was aiming to incorporate it.
TOP
NY Dow rises, yen exchange rate rises in the low 151 yen range per dollar due to market intervention warnings
2024-03-28 07:52:00
In the New York financial market on the 27th, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than 400 points due to expectations for the future of the economy. On the other hand, the yen was trading in the low 151 yen range to the dollar, as there was a growing sense of caution about market intervention by the Japanese government and the Bank of Japan to stop the yen's depreciation.
TOP
Bank of Japan Tankan private forecasts Large companies Manufacturing industry is expected to worsen for the first time in four quarters
2024-03-28 06:37:00
Regarding the Bank of Japan's Tankan (Short-term Economic Observation Survey on Enterprises), which will be released on April 1st, the economic outlook for large companies and manufacturers will be changed to the fourth quarter due to the consolidation of private sector forecasts and the suspension of shipments by some automakers. It is expected that it will get worse.
TOP
