2024-04-02 20:26:00
Aeon Hokkaido announced that it will acquire all nine stores in Hokkaido operated by supermarket chain Seiyu this October. From October onwards, the store will operate as an Aeon-affiliated store, meaning there will be no Seiyu stores in Hokkaido.
2024-04-02 19:33:00
The Cabinet Office has compiled a long-term fiscal estimate for the national and local governments up to fiscal 2060. As medical and nursing care costs continue to rise, it is necessary to focus on thoroughly implementing spending reforms and raising the growth rate in order to stabilize the economy.
2024-04-02 18:14:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 2nd, the yen exchange rate fell slightly.
2024-04-02 17:51:00
A ceremony was held to commemorate the completion of Toyota Motor Corporation's research and development base with 12 different test courses near its headquarters in Aichi Prefecture. The aim is to increase competitiveness by promoting research and development in collaboration with the head office.
2024-04-02 17:35:00
The export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products in February decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month last year, due to a decrease in exports to China due to the Lunar New Year holidays.
2024-04-02 17:32:00
On April 1, a Japanese space equipment manufacturer that develops small rockets moved its headquarters from Tokyo to its development base in Tomioka City, Gunma Prefecture. Major companies have continued to move into Gunma Prefecture since last year due to its ``few disasters,'' and the prefecture has hopes that it will ``help raise the level of technological capabilities in the manufacturing industry.''
2024-04-02 16:28:00
American IT giant Microsoft has announced that it will no longer sell the online conferencing service ``Teams'' and business software ``Microsoft 365'' as a set worldwide. As European regulatory authorities are keeping a close eye on the lock-in business conducted by giant IT companies, the company has changed its global sales policy.
2024-04-02 14:06:00
Six months have passed since the invoice system was launched in October last year, and according to the National Tax Agency, more than 4 million businesses have benefited from the invoice system, which is a tax deduction system aimed at accurately understanding the amount of consumption tax paid. I am registering. On the other hand, some small businesses who have newly assumed tax liability due to registration under the system are having their businesses and lives affected.
2024-04-02 12:27:00
Regarding JR Tokai's decision to abandon the opening of the Linear Chuo Shinkansen in 2027 due to Shizuoka Prefecture not allowing construction to begin, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito stated, ``It is very unfortunate that we will not be able to achieve our opening goal,'' and stated that we will not be able to start construction as soon as possible. We have expressed our intention to encourage dialogue between Shizuoka Prefecture and JR Tokai in preparation for the opening of the facility.
2024-04-02 11:13:00
Six months have passed since the invoice system was launched in October last year, and according to the National Tax Agency, more than 4 million businesses have benefited from the invoice system, which is a tax deduction system aimed at accurately understanding the amount of consumption tax paid. I am registering. On the other hand, some small businesses who have newly assumed tax liability due to registration under the system are having their businesses and lives affected.
2024-04-02 11:01:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications received a report on measures to prevent recurrence from the company on the 1st due to a large-scale information leak incident involving LINE users, and has decided to receive a report on the implementation status once every three months. I am. Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Matsumoto expressed his intention to take additional measures if necessary, and strongly urged companies to take thorough measures.
2024-04-02 08:15:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to provide approximately 590 billion yen in support to a new factory being built in Hokkaido by Rapidus, which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors. The amount of government support for Rapidus, including the amount decided so far, will exceed 900 billion yen.
2024-04-02 06:35:00
As momentum for wage increases increases due to this year's spring labor union, there is a growing movement among companies to raise starting salaries in order to hire young talent.
2024-04-02 06:32:00
On the 1st, the New York crude oil market saw a decline in international crude oil futures prices as it was reported that the Iranian embassy in Syria had been attacked by what appeared to be Israel, raising concerns that the situation in the Middle East would become tense. For the first time in about five months since late October last year, the price at one point rose to the $84 level per barrel.
2024-04-02 06:17:00
On the first day of the week, the New York stock market saw an increase in sell orders due to expectations that the start of interest rate cuts in the United States would be delayed, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average at one point fell by more than $300. In addition, on the New York Mercantile Exchange, capital continued to flow into gold, which is considered less susceptible to interest rate cuts, and gold futures prices hit a new all-time high.
