Economic news(2021/02/24)
Chairman Osamu Suzuki to retire 42 years as top management
2021-02-24 23:08:00
Chairman Osamu Suzuki (91), who has been the top management of the automobile manufacturer Suzuki for more than 42 years, will retire in June. In addition to growing into a manufacturer with the largest local market share in India, it also drove the company's growth by forming a capital tie-up with Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Kanden Interim Storage Facility Candidate Site Reported policy to be finalized by the end of 2023
2021-02-24 21:56:00
Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. reported to the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy that it reflected in the company's plan a new policy to determine a candidate site for an "interim storage facility" for spent nuclear fuel from a nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture by the end of 2023. did.
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Resumed operations at all factories in Fukushima Prefecture damaged by the Hitachi Astemo Earthquake
2021-02-24 21:10:00
Hitachi Astemo, an automobile parts manufacturer that had suspended operations at its factory in Fukushima Prefecture due to the earthquake on the 13th of this month, will resume operations at all buildings in the factory by the 24th due to the progress of equipment restoration. Did.
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Factory shut down due to Toyota earthquake 25th to resume operation
2021-02-24 20:46:00
Toyota Motor has been suspending line operations at some factories until the 24th due to delays in parts procurement due to the effects of the earthquakes that observed seismic intensity 6 upper in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures, but from the 25th. All factories will be restarted.
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Chairman Osamu Suzuki to retire 42 years as top management
2021-02-24 19:42:00
Chairman Osamu Suzuki (91), who has been the top management of the automobile manufacturer Suzuki for more than 42 years, will retire in June. In addition to growing into a manufacturer with the largest local market share in India, it also drove the company's growth by forming a capital tie-up with Toyota Motor Corporation.
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Japanese companies expanding into Asia and investing in the DX field Supported by the government
2021-02-24 19:27:00
In order to support Japanese companies' expansion and investment in Asia in the field of DX = digital transformation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will grasp the local needs and start an initiative to bridge with Japanese companies online. became.
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Discussion on medium- to long-term energy policy There are also conflicting opinions on nuclear power generation
2021-02-24 18:58:00
A council of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry was held to discuss the policy of the country's medium- to long-term energy policy. We should switch to an energy structure. "
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Cold storage bag that carries vaccine
2021-02-24 18:43:00
Among local governments preparing for vaccination with the new coronavirus, there is a growing movement to order additional ice packs from manufacturers because the number of cold packs distributed by the government is not enough to disperse the vaccination sites for safety. I will.
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New system started in March by strengthening the management base of the Bank of Japan regional financial institutions
2021-02-24 18:41:00
As the business environment of regional financial institutions such as regional banks becomes more severe due to the effects of the new coronavirus, the Bank of Japan will implement a new system to financially support the strengthening of the management base of regional financial institutions on March 1. Announced that it will start from the day.
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Yen exchange rate rises somewhat
2021-02-24 18:40:00
On the 24th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen exchange rate rose somewhat against the dollar.
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"PARCO" Closed a total of 2 stores in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture
2021-02-24 18:15:00
The fashion building "PARCO" will open two stores in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, and Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture, two years later, saying that competition with neighboring stores will intensify and profits are expected to decline. The stores in Tokorozawa will be closed three years later.
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January Major city land prices “flat or fall” compared to 3 months ago More than 80% Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
2021-02-24 17:45:00
Land prices in major cities nationwide last month were flat or declining in more than 80% of the 100 districts surveyed due to the increase in office and store vacancies due to the impact of the new coronavirus, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. I understand in summary.
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Cheap smartphone giant "IIJ" announces a new plan of 4 gigabytes per month for 980 yen
2021-02-24 17:03:00
IIJ, a major low-priced smartphone company, has announced a new plan with a data usage of 4 gigabytes and a monthly charge of 980 yen, in response to the price reductions announced by mobile phone companies.
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"Below sugar standard" canned beer Health-oriented products Launched by each company
2021-02-24 16:54:00
As sales of beer for restaurants declined due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Suntory announced a new product of "zero sugar" canned beer in an attempt to capture demand for households. Beer companies are actively introducing products that meet consumers' health consciousness.
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Gender gap in economic rights such as wages Japan ranked 80th in World Bank survey
2021-02-24 16:37:00
The World Bank has released a report investigating the gender gap over economic rights, such as equal payments, and Japan remains in 80th place out of 190 countries and territories.
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Started selling beverages using vegetables "red beet" Aomori Owani Town
2021-02-24 16:25:00
Beverages using the nutritious vegetable "red beet" grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture have been completed and are on sale from the 24th.
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Nikkei Stock Average closing price drops by 400 yen or more and falls below 30,000 yen
2021-02-24 15:54:00
The Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 400 yen from the closing price on the 22nd, falling below 30,000 yen due to sell orders placed on many stocks on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 24th.
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New corona vaccination office work Expands the movement of contracts with major travel agencies
2021-02-24 14:53:00
With the start of vaccination against the new coronavirus for the elderly, major travel agencies are increasingly entrusting administrative work such as accepting reservations and operating vaccination venues from local governments.
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Keihan Bus Electric Bus Trial Introduction To Verify the Effect of Greenhouse Gas Reduction
2021-02-24 14:37:00
Keihan Bus, which is headquartered in Kyoto City, will switch some routes to electric buses from the new fiscal year to verify the effect in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Proposal for approval of the Diet necessary for the entry into force of "RCEP" Cabinet decision
2021-02-24 14:22:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 24th, the government decided on a bill seeking the approval of the Diet, which is necessary for the entry into force of RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), which is a framework for promoting free trade in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Mitsui Chemicals Ichihara Plant resumed operations due to earthquake impact
2021-02-24 14:20:00
Mitsui Chemicals, a major chemical manufacturer, announced that it has resumed operations at its factory in Chiba prefecture, which had been suspended due to the earthquake on the 13th of this month.
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The number of newly built condominiums released last year reached the lowest level in 44 years
2021-02-24 14:15:00
The number of newly built condominiums released nationwide in the last year was 59,907, which is about 15% lower than the previous year, the lowest level in 44 years.
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January shipments of white goods over 180 billion yen, the largest in January in the last 10 years
2021-02-24 13:49:00
The shipment value of white goods such as air conditioners and refrigerators shipped in Japan last month and January was more than 180 billion yen, and the so-called "needing demand" increased due to the declaration of emergency of the new coronavirus. January was the largest in the last 10 years.
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Yen exchange rate rises somewhat
2021-02-24 12:24:00
On the 24th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen exchange rate has risen somewhat against the dollar.
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Stock price drops sharply below 30,000 yen
2021-02-24 12:21:00
The stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 24th has fallen sharply, and the Nikkei Stock Average has fallen below 30,000 yen.
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US Fed Chairman "Far from a Complete Economic Recovery" Monetary Easing Policy Continuation Policy
2021-02-24 05:27:00
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Powell, the central bank of the United States, testified in Congress that "it is far from a complete economic recovery" and has indicated that it will continue its current large-scale monetary easing measures for the time being. It was.
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This is the highest number of laptop shipments in January for January.
2021-02-24 04:07:00
The number of laptops shipped domestically in January has increased 2.6 times compared to the same month last year, the highest number ever for January. This is because the country is planning to deploy personal computers to elementary and junior high school students in order to prepare a learning environment compatible with the new coronavirus.
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