Economic news(2021/10/01)
Mitsubishi Electric Chairman Sakuyama resigns Responsible for many years of inspection fraud problem
2021-10-01 23:06:00
Masaki Sakuyama, chairman of Mitsubishi Electric, resigned on the 1st to clarify responsibility for fraudulent product inspections at multiple factories for many years. In July, the president at that time also resigned from responsibility, and the company will take turns of the top two people to start over.
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Bank of Japan Approximately 70 billion yen ETF purchase Nikkei Stock Average 600 yen or more fell
2021-10-01 22:28:00
On the 1st when the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 600 yen on the Tokyo stock market, the Bank of Japan invested about 70 billion yen to buy an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) that makes multiple stocks together.
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Seven-Eleven voluntary recall Uses soup containing "milk ingredients"
2021-10-01 21:36:00
"Seven-Eleven Japan" announced that it mistakenly used a soup containing "milk component", which is a causative agent of allergies, in the delicatessen oden sold at stores in Kansai. In addition to promoting voluntary recalls, we encourage people with allergies not to eat it.
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Keidanren Summer Forum Closing Recommendations for the Realization of Sustainable Capitalism
2021-10-01 21:28:00
Keidanren's summer forum, which is attended by top executives of major corporations, closes on the 1st, and the government should aim for sustainable capitalism by accelerating social transformation toward digitalization and decarbonization. We have put together a policy proposal that says that.
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Broadcaster's foreign capital regulation violation problem Confirmed violation by 3 companies Administrative guidance Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2021-10-01 21:18:00
As a result of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications investigating all broadcasters in response to the problem of violation of foreign capital regulations by satellite broadcasting related company "Tohokushinsha" etc., there were temporary violations at 3 companies including the operating company of community FM. It was confirmed that. The violation has been resolved, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has provided administrative guidance to prevent recurrence.
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Mitsubishi Electric Chairman Sakuyama resigns Responsible for many years of inspection fraud problem
2021-10-01 20:59:00
Masaki Sakuyama, chairman of Mitsubishi Electric, resigned on the 1st to clarify responsibility for fraudulent product inspections at multiple factories for many years. In July, the president at that time also resigned from responsibility, and the company will take turns of the top two people to start over.
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Japan Post "Kanpo no Yado" to sell all
2021-10-01 18:46:00
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to sell 32 of its 33 "Kanpo no Yado" facilities. The remaining one is in talks for sale, and all "Kanpo no Yado" will leave Japan Post.
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Procedures for invoking Shinsei Bank's takeover defense measures
2021-10-01 18:27:00
Shinsei Bank has announced that it will temporarily suspend the procedure for invoking takeover defense measures after SBI Holdings, a major online finance company, has extended the TOB = tender offer period. Meanwhile, SBI has urged Shinsei Bank to promptly show how to increase its corporate value, and the exchange over the TOB continues.
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Yen exchange rate rise 1 dollar = for transactions in the low 111 yen range
2021-10-01 18:21:00
The yen exchange rate rose on October 1st in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, and the dollar was traded in the low 111 yen range.
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New 500-yen coin to be issued from November 1st for the first time in 21 years
2021-10-01 17:29:00
A new 500-yen coin will be issued from November 1st for the first time in 21 years, changing materials to prevent counterfeiting.
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Japan Post "Kanpo no Yado" to sell all
2021-10-01 17:16:00
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it has decided to sell 32 of its 33 "Kanpo no Yado" nationwide. The remaining one is also in discussions with the local government for sale, and all "Kanpo no Yado" will leave Japan Post.
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Stock price drops by 600 yen or more.
2021-10-01 16:58:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 1st fell almost entirely due to concerns that the Chinese economy would slow down due to a sense of caution that the U.S. government might default, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 600 yen. bottom.
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Mitsubishi Electric Chairman Sakuyama resigns Responsible for many years of inspection fraud problem
2021-10-01 16:40:00
Masaki Sakuyama, chairman of Mitsubishi Electric, resigned on the 1st to clarify responsibility for fraudulent product inspections at multiple factories for many years. In July, the president at that time also resigned from responsibility, and the company will take turns of the top two people to start over.
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September New car sales down 32% year-on-year The number of registered cars is the lowest in 50 years
2021-10-01 16:33:00
Last month, the number of new cars sold domestically fell 32% below the same month last year, a significant drop. The impact of a series of lockdowns due to the spread of infection in Southeast Asia was significant, and the number of "registered vehicles" such as ordinary passenger cars and trucks was the lowest in September in the last 50 years.
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Mitsubishi Electric Chairman Sakuyama resigns Responsible for many years of inspection fraud problem
2021-10-01 15:56:00
Masaki Sakuyama, chairman of Mitsubishi Electric, resigned on the 1st to clarify responsibility for fraudulent product inspections at multiple factories for many years. In July, the president at that time also resigned from responsibility, and the company will take turns of the top two people to start over.
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Mass death of farmed sea urchins Hometown tax donation stop accepting Kushiro-cho, Hokkaido
2021-10-01 15:50:00
In response to the damage caused by the death of a large number of farmed sea urchins along the coast of eastern Hokkaido, Kushiro Town temporarily stopped accepting donations for hometown tax payments in return for the special sea urchins, according to an interview with the town. understand.
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Mitsubishi Electric Chairman Sakuyama resigns Responsible for many years of inspection fraud problem
2021-10-01 15:11:00
Mitsubishi Electric announced that Chairman Masaki Sakuyama has resigned to clarify responsibility for fraudulent product inspections at multiple factories over the years. Mr. Sekiyama became president in 2014 and has been chairman for three years.
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Mizuho Bank system malfunction "Inconvenient and extremely annoying" Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister
2021-10-01 14:56:00
Regarding Mizuho Bank, whose remittance of foreign exchange transactions was delayed for 30 days due to repeated system malfunctions, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "It is an inconvenient and extremely annoying story for users." He expressed his intention to take a strict response to Mizuho.
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Stock price drops by more than 700 yen Selling orders accelerate due to concerns about US default
2021-10-01 13:01:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 1st, sell orders swelled further in the afternoon, and the price was almost entirely low, and the Nikkei Stock Average has fallen by more than 700 yen. In addition to concerns that the US government may default, there are also concerns about a slowdown in the Chinese economy, and sell orders are accelerating to avoid risks.
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Cancellation of the state of emergency At the airport, business travelers “meet in person and have a conversation”
2021-10-01 13:00:00
The state of emergency was lifted on October 1, and some people were seen going on business trips at Osaka Airport for the first time in a while.
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Minimum wage today's largest increase ever to an average hourly wage of 930 yen
2021-10-01 12:54:00
The minimum wage by prefecture will be raised sequentially from the 1st. The national average increase this year is 28 yen, the highest ever, and the average hourly wage is 930 yen.
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"Declaration" canceled Bus tour resumed "I'm excited about my first trip in a long time"
2021-10-01 12:51:00
All priority measures such as the declaration of emergency and prevention of spread were lifted, and on October 1, tourists were seen participating in the bus tour that resumed immediately in Tokyo.
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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen NY Market price decline moves to avoid risk
2021-10-01 12:05:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 1st fell almost entirely due to growing concern that the US government might default, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 600 yen at one point.
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Unemployment rate in August Same as last month 2.8%
2021-10-01 11:57:00
This August, the national unemployment rate was 2.8%, the same as the previous month. The survey was conducted at a time when the area covered by the state of emergency was expanded, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said, "I would like to keep an eye on whether the employment situation will improve in the future as the declaration was lifted yesterday."
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Stock price drops over 600 yen NY Market price drops to avoid risk
2021-10-01 10:57:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 1st has fallen almost entirely due to concerns that the US government may default, and the Nikkei Stock Average has fallen by more than 600 yen.
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Bank of Japan Tankan The recovery of business sentiment has stagnated even though the manufacturing industry of large companies has improved for the fifth consecutive term.
2021-10-01 10:34:00
In the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan on the 1st, the index showing the economic judgment of the manufacturing industry of large companies was +18 points, 4 points higher than the previous survey, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of improvement. However, the outlook is expected to deteriorate, and the recovery in business sentiment seems to be at a standstill.
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Toyota and Mazda start operation of new jointly constructed plant in the United States
2021-10-01 10:07:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced on the 30th that a new automobile assembly plant built jointly with Mazda to strengthen its production system in the United States has started operation.
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Bank of Japan Tankan The recovery of business sentiment has stagnated even though the manufacturing industry of large companies has improved for the fifth consecutive term.
2021-10-01 08:57:00
According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing economic judgment in the manufacturing industry of large companies was +18 points, which was 4 points higher than the previous survey and improved for the fifth consecutive term. However, the outlook is deteriorating and the recovery of business sentiment is at a standstill.
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Mizuho Bank announces that foreign exchange trading is possible as usual today
2021-10-01 08:49:00
Mizuho Bank announced on the 30th that it will be possible to carry out normal transactions on the 1st for foreign exchange transactions whose remittance was delayed due to a system malfunction. The system was restored on the 30th.
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Effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in August is 1.14 times.
2021-10-01 08:34:00
The active job openings-to-applicants ratio for August was 1.14. New job vacancies in the manufacturing industry have increased by about 40% from last year, but the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare says, "Overall, the level has not returned to the level before the spread of the infection, and the difficult situation continues."
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Unemployment rate in August Same as last month 2.8%
2021-10-01 08:33:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the unemployment rate nationwide in August was 2.8%, the same as the previous month.
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IR local government maintenance plan application accepted from today
2021-10-01 06:48:00
Regarding IR = integrated resort facilities including casinos, the government will start accepting applications for maintenance plans by local governments from October 1, and the planning will begin in earnest among local governments aiming to attract them.
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New York stock market price decline Inflation alert in addition to default concerns
2021-10-01 06:46:00
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than $ 500 in the New York stock market on the 30th due to concerns about the government defaulting due to the confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties in the U.S. parliament and growing caution about inflation. ..
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Regular mail such as postcards and letters Cancel delivery from this month to Saturday
2021-10-01 06:01:00
The postal law has been amended, and from this month, delivery on Saturdays such as regular mail will be eliminated. Japan Post wants to lead to work style reforms for employees.
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Transfer fees for major banks, etc. To reduce prices one after another
2021-10-01 06:00:00
From this month onward, the fees for transferring money to other banks at ATMs will be reduced one after another at major banks.
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“Autumn of price increase” Margarine, coffee and more ...
2021-10-01 05:41:00
From today to October, prices will be raised for various foods such as margarine and coffee, as well as tobacco. Soaring raw material prices are likely to increase the burden on households.
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Minimum wage today's largest increase ever to an average hourly wage of 930 yen
2021-10-01 05:25:00
The minimum wage by prefecture will be raised sequentially from the 1st. The national average increase this year is 28 yen, the highest ever, and the average hourly wage is 930 yen.
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