Economic news(2021/01/29)
Greater Tokyo area 1 metropolitan area 3 prefectures Restaurant customers 75% decrease compared to the same period last year Private survey
2021-01-29 22:26:00
According to a private survey, the number of customers visiting restaurants in the target area during the week leading up to the 28th in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where a state of emergency has been declared, decreased by 75% compared to the same period last year. It was organized. In the three weeks since the declaration was issued, the rate of decline has continued to be in the 60% to 70% range.
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Intention to unveil new company self-driving car established by Toyota etc. by the end of this year
2021-01-29 21:39:00
A new company that develops software, including autonomous driving established by Toyota Motor Corporation, intends to showcase a car under development aiming for fully autonomous driving that leaves all operations to the system by the end of the year. Revealed.
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New rate plan 20GB or less cheaper against major Rakuten Mobile
2021-01-29 20:36:00
Rakuten Mobile has officially announced a new rate plan that will gradually reduce the rate according to the amount of data used. The aim is to compete with the three major companies by making the charges cheaper when the amount of data used is 20 GB or less.
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Significant reduction of butter import quota Demand declines due to corona impact Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2021-01-29 20:29:00
Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, the demand for commercial butter is declining, so the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has decided to reduce the import quota for butter for the new year to 6,400 tons, which is less than half this year. ..
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Delayed opening of Hokuriku Shinkansen between Kanazawa and Tsuruga Maintenance Support Organization takes improvement measures
2021-01-29 19:34:00
The "Railway Construction and Transportation Facility Development Support Organization", which received a business improvement order from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, said that there was a problem in managing the construction work between Kanazawa and Tsuruga on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, to strengthen the management system. We have shown improvement measures such as assigning executive staff to.
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Taiwan Last year's GDP increased by 2.98% year-on-year Corona infection control positive growth
2021-01-29 19:29:00
Taiwan's GDP = gross regional product last year saw a modest decline in consumption due to the suppression of infection with the new coronavirus, and strong orders for semiconductors and other products boosted exports due to the effects of the US-China conflict. As a result, we recorded one of the few positive growths in the world.
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Restaurant offering "Navy's Beer" will be closed Hiroshima Kure
2021-01-29 19:26:00
As the effects of the new coronavirus continue, the restaurant that served local beer in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture will close on the 31st due to a decrease in the number of customers.
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“Expanding overseas business” companies record low Corona impact JETRO survey
2021-01-29 19:24:00
Amid growing uncertainty about the future of the economy due to the impact of the new coronavirus, the percentage of Japanese companies operating overseas that said they would expand their business was the lowest ever. JETRO = I found out in a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization.
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“Declaration” 3 weeks Accommodation in Chichibu, Saitama “1200 cancellations”
2021-01-29 19:13:00
It's been three weeks since the state of emergency was declared. At the accommodation facility in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture, about 1,200 reservations have been canceled this month, forcing management under difficult conditions.
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ANA Holdings' financial results record 309.5 billion yen deficit Corona impact
2021-01-29 19:10:00
ANA Holdings Inc., a major aviation company, reported that its financial results from April to December last year showed a record-high loss of more than 309.5 billion yen due to the continued sharp decline in users due to the impact of the new coronavirus. I did.
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Mitsubishi Motors Fuel Economy Disguise Proceedings Order Partial Refund of Purchase Price Osaka District Court
2021-01-29 19:07:00
Five years ago, after Mitsubishi Motors announced the disguise of fuel consumption data, in a class action filed by a car purchaser, the Osaka District Court did not recognize Mitsubishi Motors' liability for damages, but bought and sold. Judging that it would be a reason for canceling the contract, he ordered the car dealer to return a part of the purchase price.
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Inappropriate accounting treatment recommends only about 5.9 billion yen inflated to electronic equipment manufacturers
2021-01-29 19:03:00
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission said that an electronic equipment manufacturing company listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Saitama Prefecture had repeated inappropriate accounting treatment and inflated profits totaling about 5.9 billion yen. I advised the Financial Services Agency to order the payment of a surplus yen surcharge.
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New rate plan 20GB or less cheaper against major Rakuten Mobile
2021-01-29 18:55:00
Rakuten Mobile has officially announced a new rate plan that will gradually reduce the rate according to the amount of data used. The aim is to compete with the three major companies by making the charges cheaper when the amount of data used is 20 GB or less.
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JR Central's final loss of 111.4 billion yen for the first time in 9 months until December
2021-01-29 18:47:00
The financial results of the entire group for the nine months up to last month of JR Central showed a deficit of more than 111.4 billion yen due to a significant decrease in Shinkansen users due to the impact of the new coronavirus. .. This is the first time that JR Central has been in the final deficit in the settlement of accounts during this period since 2003, when the quarterly settlement of accounts was announced.
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1 metropolitan area 3 prefectures “Declaration” 3 weeks Restaurant “It is difficult to maintain employment as it is”
2021-01-29 18:44:00
It has been 29 days and 3 weeks since the state of emergency was declared in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures. Eating and drinking establishments in Tokyo are complaining about the harsh current situation, saying, "It will be difficult to maintain employment for employees as it is."
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Yen exchange rate Small price movement
2021-01-29 18:40:00
On the 29th, the yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market showed a slight movement against the dollar.
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"Docomo account" Cooperation with Japan Post Bank, etc. To resume from February 3
2021-01-29 18:26:00
NTT DoCoMo discovered that deposits and savings were being illegally withdrawn through the electronic payment service "DoCoMo Account", and stopped new cooperation and charging with some bank accounts. Of these, Japan Post Bank has decided to restart from February 3, as it has been confirmed to be safe.
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Sake rice production is the lowest ever, due to the influence of Corona, Hyogo Prefecture, the largest production area in Japan
2021-01-29 18:24:00
JA in Hyogo Prefecture, which is the number one producer of sake rice in Japan, has reduced the production of its representative brand "Yamada Nishiki" by 25% from last year to the lowest ever, about 10,000 tons. Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, sake consumption is sluggish and agriculture is also affected.
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Prefectures subject to “declaration” “Reduced attendance estimate 65%” Keidanren
2021-01-29 18:08:00
The government is calling on the business community to reduce the number of employees by 70% in areas subject to the state of emergency. Keidanren announced that, as a result of investigating member companies, the number of employees reduced in the 11 prefectures subject to the declaration is estimated to be 65%, excluding those who have difficulty in teleworking in business. ..
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Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura seeking cooperation from economic organizations such as 70% reduction in commuting
2021-01-29 17:57:00
Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization over measures against the new coronavirus, held a video conference with executives of economic organizations and said that the flow of people was not sufficiently reduced, so 70% of the attendees did not prolong the declaration of emergency. We repeatedly requested cooperation for reduction and refraining from going out unnecessarily.
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Skin color analysis with smartphone app New system for online shopping of cosmetics
2021-01-29 17:37:00
A new system has been developed to make it possible to buy cosmetics that suit each individual through online shopping. With the influence of the new coronavirus, there is a movement to refrain from serving customers at stores, and the aim is to capture demand.
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Support measures due to concerns about soaring prices of "new electricity" Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama
2021-01-29 17:19:00
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry said that the harsh power supply and demand would raise the cost of procuring electricity from retailers called "new electricity", which could affect users depending on the contract details. He requested that the payment be postponed and announced that he would support cash flow on condition that he would respond to the request.
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Number of housing starts to the lowest level in the past 10 years "The future is uncertain" Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2021-01-29 17:14:00
The number of housing units started nationwide in the last year fell by 9.9% from the previous year to more than 810,000, the fourth consecutive year of decline, the lowest level in the last 10 years.
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Earnings announcement peaks More than half expect profit decline or deficit
2021-01-29 17:12:00
The announcement of financial results for the nine months up to last month for companies listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange peaked on the 29th. More than half of the companies that have announced their one-year earnings forecasts expect a decline in profits and a deficit due to the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
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JR Central's final loss of 111.4 billion yen for the first time in 9 months until December
2021-01-29 16:43:00
The final profit and loss of the entire group for the nine months up to last month of JR Central was a deficit of more than 111.4 billion yen, and this is the first deficit since 2003 when the quarterly financial results were announced. have become.
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JR East record deficit of 294.5 billion yen 9 months financial results Corona impact
2021-01-29 16:38:00
The nine-month financial results of JR East up to last month showed a deficit of 294.5 billion yen in the final profit and loss due to a significant decrease in railway users due to the influence of the new coronavirus. It was the first final deficit.
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Stock price falls below 28,000 yen From uncertainty about the future since 7th of this month
2021-01-29 16:30:00
Stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 29th fell. Due to uncertainty about the future, the closing price of the Nikkei Stock Average has fallen below 28,000 yen since the 7th of this month.
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New rate plan 20GB or less cheaper against major Rakuten Mobile
2021-01-29 16:26:00
Rakuten Mobile has officially announced a new rate plan that will gradually reduce the rate according to the amount of data used. The aim is to compete with the three major companies by making the charges cheaper when the amount of data used is 20 GB or less.
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Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Masatoshi Shimomura “If the declaration is extended, it is necessary to consider additional support measures”
2021-01-29 16:25:00
The Liberal Democratic Party's chairman of the political affairs investigation, Shimomura, over measures against the new coronavirus, said that if the state of emergency, which is due on the 7th of next month, is extended, a lump sum payment will be made to the business partners of restaurants that are open for shorter hours. , Recognized that additional support measures need to be considered.
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Shunto "Electric Electronic & Information Union" Decided to request a monthly wage increase of 2000 yen or more
2021-01-29 16:05:00
The industrial union "Electric Electronic & Information Union" created by labor unions such as major electronics manufacturers has decided to request a monthly wage increase of 2000 yen or more as a portion equivalent to a base increase after securing a regular salary increase in this spring battle. It was.
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ANA Holdings' financial results record 309.5 billion yen deficit Corona impact
2021-01-29 15:55:00
ANA Holdings Inc., a major aviation company, announced on the 29th that the group's financial results for the entire group from April to December last year posted a record loss of 309.5 billion yen. This is because the number of users on both international and domestic flights has continued to decline significantly due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
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"Consumer Attitude Index", which indicates consumers' willingness to shop, has fallen for two consecutive months
2021-01-29 15:40:00
This month's Consumer Attitude Index, which shows motivation for shopping, fell 2.2 points from last month to 29.6, the second consecutive month of decline. The Cabinet Office has revised down the keynote judgment of consumer sentiment to the expression "weak".
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Number of housing starts to the lowest level in the past 10 years "The future is uncertain" Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2021-01-29 15:38:00
In the last year, the number of housing starts nationwide decreased by 9.9% from the previous year to about 810,000, the fourth consecutive year of decline, the lowest level in the last 10 years.
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Number of domestic guests in December decreased by 37.9% from the same month of the previous year
2021-01-29 15:37:00
Last month, the total number of guests staying at hotels and inns in Japan was 29.25 million, a decrease of 37.9% from the same month of the previous year. It has fallen below the previous year for 11 consecutive months, and the rate of decline has widened compared to last November.
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55% of inns nationwide "closed or scheduled" in the second state of emergency
2021-01-29 15:22:00
Due to the second state of emergency, etc., it was found that 55% of the inns nationwide that are members of industry groups are closed or will be closed. The magnitude of the impact of the new corona on the accommodation industry is highlighted.
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Japan Post Bank Unauthorized Withdrawal Problem “Low Risk Sensitivity” Expert Meeting
2021-01-29 15:14:00
The Japan Post Bank has been suffering from a series of damages caused by illegal withdrawal of savings, and the Council of Experts, who advises the Japan Post Group on business reforms, has summarized the verification results regarding the response at that time. He sternly points out that the low risk sensitivity of employees and the inadequate sharing of information within the organization led to the problem.
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Tokyo market stock price temporarily dropped by 500 yen or more
2021-01-29 14:35:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 29th fell by more than 500 yen at one point compared to the closing price on the 28th.
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Financial support for short-time sales "Consideration of support according to business scale" Chief Cabinet Secretary
2021-01-29 14:33:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato will provide financial support to businesses in response to requests such as shortening business hours, depending on the scale of the business from the perspective of prompt payment of cooperation funds and fairness. He showed his intention to consider the ideal way of support.
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Expanded the scope of the material for the general meeting of shareholders "Published on the website" The Ministry of Justice also includes the balance sheet
2021-01-29 14:28:00
As the effects of the new coronavirus continue, in order to reduce the burden on companies regarding general meetings of shareholders, the Ministry of Justice has taken measures to expand the scope of materials that allow it to be used as a substitute for mailing to shareholders by publishing materials on its website. , It will be carried out following last year.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso “Promoting economic revitalization in both Japan and the United States and promoting fiscal consolidation”
2021-01-29 14:08:00
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said at a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 29th that Japan and the United States were appointed as the U.S. Treasury Secretary in connection with the appointment of Mr. Janet Yellen, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the central bank. Both countries emphasized the idea that economic revitalization should be promoted first, and then fiscal consolidation should be promoted.
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Established "Digital Overseas Expansion Platform" to Bring Japanese Technology Overseas
2021-01-29 14:05:00
In fields such as smart cities that control electric power and transportation systems throughout the city, an organization will be established for the public and private sectors to collaborate and sell Japanese digital technology overseas.
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Dealing with the new corona Total fiscal mobilization of over 1400 trillion yen around the world
2021-01-29 13:10:00
The total amount of fiscal mobilization made by countries around the world to deal with the economic downturn caused by the new coronavirus amounted to more than 1,400 trillion yen in Japanese yen, and public debt at the end of last year, which is a debt, swelled to the worst level ever. I found out.
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Cabinet decision on amendment to expand financial support to JR Hokkaido and JR Shikoku Government
2021-01-29 12:58:00
The government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 29th to revise the law to expand financial support to JR Hokkaido and JR Shikoku, which continue to be difficult to manage.
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US GM Switch to gasoline-free electric vehicles by 2035
2021-01-29 12:37:00
Amid tightening global environmental regulations, America's largest automobile manufacturer, GM = General Motors, aims to stop selling new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 and switch to electric vehicles that do not emit exhaust gas while driving. Was announced.
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Stock price drop
2021-01-29 12:35:00
The stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 29th is falling.
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Last year average unemployment rate 2.8% worse for the first time in 11 years Corona impact
2021-01-29 12:15:00
The national unemployment rate in December last year was 2.9%, the same as the previous month. On the other hand, the average unemployment rate for the last year was 2.8%, 0.4 points worse than the previous year, the first deterioration in 11 years since 2009 when the Lehman shock affected, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has spread the infection of the new coronavirus. It is said that it is the influence of.
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Last year's industrial production index is 10.1% lower than the previous year, the lowest since 2013
2021-01-29 12:08:00
The industrial production index for 2020, which shows the production activities of companies, was 90.9 with 2015 as 100, which is more than 10% lower than the previous year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and since 2013, which can be compared with the current standard. It became the lowest in. Last month, the index for December last year was 93.2, down 1.6% from the previous month and declining for the second straight month.
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Yen exchange rate Small price movement
2021-01-29 12:04:00
On the 29th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate have been modest.
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Bank of Japan Monetary Policy Decision Meeting Monetary Easing Measures "Inspection" Major Opinions Announced
2021-01-29 11:28:00
The Bank of Japan has announced the main opinions of the monetary policy meeting, which was held for two days until January 21st. Regarding the "inspection" of monetary easing measures, which is the focus, it was found that there was an opinion that "more flexible and sharp management is important for manipulating long-term interest rates and purchasing ETFs = exchange-traded funds." I did.
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US GM Switch to gasoline-free electric vehicles by 2035
2021-01-29 10:49:00
Amid tightening global environmental regulations, America's largest automobile manufacturer, GM = General Motors, aims to stop selling new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 and switch to electric vehicles that do not emit exhaust gas while driving. Was announced.
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Global smartphone shipments fell 5.9% year-on-year last year Impact of Corona
2021-01-29 10:37:00
The number of smartphones shipped worldwide in the last year decreased by 5.9% compared to the previous year due to the economic deterioration caused by the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
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Global tourism industry Loss of 135 trillion yen last year estimated due to the influence of Corona
2021-01-29 10:16:00
UNWTO = United Nations World Tourism Organization's summary shows that the loss of the world tourism industry due to the decrease in the number of people traveling abroad due to the influence of the new coronavirus is estimated to be more than 135 trillion yen in the last year. It was.
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Indices of industrial production in December last year fell 1.6% from the previous month for the second straight month
2021-01-29 09:11:00
The industrial production index of last month and December last year, which shows the production activity of companies, was 93.2 with 2015 as 100, down 1.6% from the previous month and decreased for the second consecutive month. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained the keynote judgment that "production is picking up."
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Unemployment rate nationwide in December last year 2.9% Same as last month
2021-01-29 08:40:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate nationwide in December last year was 2.9%, unchanged from the previous month.
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New York stock market price rises Relieve caution against stock price volatility
2021-01-29 07:11:00
In the New York stock market on the 28th, the speculative transactions of individual investors, which is a cause of turmoil, were restricted, so the sense of caution about stock price volatility eased and the Dow Jones Industrial Average began to buy back stocks. Stock prices have risen by more than $ 300.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to request flexible response such as postponement of user payment for "new electricity"
2021-01-29 05:45:00
Due to the severe supply and demand of electricity due to the cold, the cost of procuring electricity from retailers called "new electricity" will rise, and depending on the contents of the contract, there is a risk that the electricity price will rise. We have asked the users to postpone the payment and will support the cash flow on condition that they respond to the request.
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Toshiba today returns to the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange
2021-01-29 04:36:00
Toshiba, a major electronics manufacturer, will return from the second section to the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange for the first time in almost three and a half years on the 29th. In the form of recognition of management improvement after falling into insolvency, the question will be whether it is possible to accelerate management reforms to strengthen corporate governance and foster new pillars of earnings.
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"Crude steel" production volume is low for the first time in 51 years.
2021-01-29 04:30:00
The production volume of "crude steel", which is the basis of steel products, for the past year was the lowest in 51 years, down 16% from the previous year due to the drop in production for automobiles due to the influence of the new coronavirus. It became a standard.
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Rakuten Mobile Data 20 giga or less to reduce prices to compete with major companies
2021-01-29 00:42:00
It was found that Rakuten Mobile is making final adjustments in the direction of gradually reducing the charge according to the actual usage when the data usage is 20 giga or less. It seems that the aim is to compete with the new rate plans launched by the three major companies.
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US GDP in 2020 -3.5% year-on-year to the lowest level in 74 years
2021-01-29 00:02:00
Last year's preliminary GDP growth rate for the United States was -3.5% compared to the previous year, the lowest level in 74 years. It shows the magnitude of the economic impact of the spread of the new coronavirus.
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