Economic news(2021/05/19)
U.S. Uniqlo shirt import suspension due to issues surrounding Uighur Autonomous Region
2021-05-19 21:27:00
In January, U.S. customs officials were found to have suspended Japan's UNIQLO shirt imports for allegedly violating import suspension measures over forced labor in China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region. The company argues that it has confirmed that there are no serious human rights violations such as forced labor.
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Fire insurance increased by about 10%, the largest ever, reflecting the increase in natural disasters
2021-05-19 20:45:00
As the number of natural disasters such as typhoons increases, the premium for "fire insurance" that compensates for damage is expected to rise further from next year. Estimated insurance premiums The organizations created by non-life insurance companies have entered into final adjustments in the direction of raising the amount by about 10%, the largest ever.
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Chinese electric vehicle giant "BYD" announces entry into Norwegian market
2021-05-19 20:17:00
BYD, a major electric vehicle company in China, announced that it will introduce EVs for passenger cars in Norway, the first overseas market. Other manufacturers in China have also announced their entry into Norway, and as electrification progresses worldwide, there are a series of movements to expand overseas.
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To develop passenger ships with hydrogen power source Swiss and Japanese company "decarbonization" cooperation
2021-05-19 19:04:00
Toward a carbon-free society, Swiss and Japanese venture companies have jointly embarked on a project to operate a hydrogen-powered passenger ship in Japan.
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Yen exchange rate Small price movements Euro appreciation from expectations for vaccination in Europe
2021-05-19 18:39:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 19th, the yen exchange rate moved slightly against the dollar.
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Grants for business integration of regional banks, etc. Approved and passed by the House of Councilors
2021-05-19 17:20:00
As the business environment of regional financial institutions such as regional banks becomes more severe, the revised law of the Financial Function Enhancement Law to establish a new system to issue grants to regional financial institutions that are going to merge or integrate is announced on the 19th. It was passed and passed at the plenary session.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to strengthen measures against infectious diseases of livestock Bird flu suffered the greatest damage ever
2021-05-19 17:16:00
In response to the record high damage caused by bird flu this season, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has strengthened measures against infectious diseases of livestock, such as requiring livestock farmers to comply with hygiene management standards with some subsidies. I decided to do it.
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Gasoline in the 151 yen range for the first time in 1 year and 3 months Impact on US pipeline
2021-05-19 15:54:00
The retail price of regular gasoline this week averaged 151.8 yen per liter, up 1.2 yen from last week. The impact of a cyberattack on one of the largest oil pipelines in the United States has led to higher oil prices.
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Falling stock prices Due to concerns about delayed vaccination
2021-05-19 15:48:00
On the 19th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 300 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Grants for business integration of regional banks, etc. Approved and passed by the House of Councilors
2021-05-19 13:42:00
As the business environment of regional financial institutions such as regional banks becomes more severe, the revised law of the Financial Function Enhancement Law to establish a new system to issue grants to regional financial institutions that are going to merge or integrate is announced on the 19th. It was passed and passed at the plenary session.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by 500 yen or more NY market price decline
2021-05-19 12:19:00
On the 19th, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Selling orders expanded due to concerns over a fall in stock prices in the New York market on the 18th and a delay in the domestic economic recovery.
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Consider assigning mobile phone numbers to cheap smartphone companies Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2021-05-19 11:49:00
In order to promote fair competition in the mobile phone industry, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has decided to consider expanding the allocation of mobile phone numbers, which was previously limited to major companies, to cheap smartphone companies.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by 500 yen or more NY market price decline
2021-05-19 10:27:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 19th, the Nikkei Stock Average has temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen from the closing price on the 18th due to the stock price falling in the New York market on the 18th.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by 500 yen or more NY market price decline
2021-05-19 09:18:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 19th saw an increase in sell orders immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen. On the night of the 18th of Japan time, the number of housing starts announced in the United States last month fell below market expectations, and expectations for economic recovery receded. Orders are spreading.
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Collaborative development of major daily necessities recycling technology to reduce plastic waste
2021-05-19 04:42:00
Unilever and Kao, major household goods companies, are embarking on joint development of technology to recycle bottles such as detergents and shampoos to reduce plastic waste.
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Decarbonization Technology Development Fund Public offering for support in the hydrogen field begins Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
2021-05-19 04:35:00
A public offering of support targets has begun with a national fund totaling 2 trillion yen to support technological development toward the realization of a carbon-free society. The first public offering was in the hydrogen field, which is expected to be the next-generation energy source, and it is expected that support targets will be decided by the end of August at the earliest.
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