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Economic news(2022/03/31)


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Motor show EVs exhibited one after another in Indonesia and Thailand

2022-03-31 22:55:00
With the spread of EV = electric vehicles worldwide, motor shows were held in Indonesia and Thailand, which are attracting related industries, manufacturers are exhibiting electric vehicles one after another, and competition in this field is also in emerging countries. It's getting fierce.

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Honda's humanoid robot "ASIMO" farewell demonstration ends today

2022-03-31 20:32:00
The regular demonstration of the bipedal humanoid robot "ASIMO" developed by the automobile manufacturer Honda will end, and the final show was held in Tokyo on the 31st.

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Orders for bamboo toothbrushes, etc. One after another Obligation to reduce disposable plastic products Nagoya

2022-03-31 20:16:00
A law requiring companies and others to reduce disposable plastic products will come into effect on April 1. The company in Nagoya, which sells bamboo toothbrushes and combs for hotels, is receiving orders from all over the country.

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Bank of Japan Increases purchases of government bonds from April Aim to curb rise in long-term interest rates

2022-03-31 19:40:00
From next month, the Bank of Japan will increase the amount of government bond purchases that it regularly purchases as part of its monetary easing policy. The aim is to curb the rise in long-term interest rates by purchasing a large amount of government bonds.

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Yen exchange rate rises slightly For transactions in the range of 121 yen to 122 yen per dollar

2022-03-31 19:27:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 31st, the yen exchange rate rose slightly from 121 yen to 122 yen per dollar.

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Market Manipulation Case "Shaking Market Reliability" Japan Exchange Group CEO

2022-03-31 19:17:00
Akira Kiyota, CEO of Japan Exchange Group, which owns the Tokyo Stock Exchange, said at a press conference on the 31st that it is a problem that shakes the credibility and fairness of the market. Based on the progress of the above, he showed the idea of ​​considering disposal if it is true.

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Apple external payment system available with no fees

2022-03-31 19:02:00
Apple, a major American IT company, is in line with the policy offered to the Japan Fair Trade Commission, and businesses that sell music, e-books, etc. for their smartphones do not pay fees using an external payment system. We announced that we have started a new system in the world.

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"Power supply and demand tight warning" forecast summary timing to advance examination

2022-03-31 18:50:00
Based on a series of indications that the announcement was delayed over the "electric power supply and demand tight warning" issued within the jurisdiction of TEPCO this month, Oct = OCCTO, which adjusts the supply and demand of electric power nationwide, , It was decided to consider including accelerating the timing of compiling the forecast of electricity supply and demand, which will be the basis for deciding whether to issue an announcement.

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Number of housing starts in February increased for 12 consecutive months Against the background of the spread of telework

2022-03-31 17:25:00
The number of homes started nationwide in February was more than 64,000, an increase of 6% from the same month last year, an increase for 12 consecutive months. Demand for housing continues to be strong against the backdrop of the spread of telework.

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Stock price decline Increased sell orders to secure immediate profits

2022-03-31 17:16:00
The stock price of the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 31st fell. As the ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine did not proceed, sell orders increased to secure immediate profits.

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The BOJ's "Continuous Limit Operation" ends its first temporary measure to curb the rise in long-term interest rates

2022-03-31 16:51:00
Until the 31st, the Bank of Japan took a measure called "continuous limit operation" to buy government bonds at a specified yield without any restrictions. As a result of purchasing a large amount of government bonds during the period, it led to a decline in long-term interest rates, as intended.

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Japanese companies expanding into Russia Stop local business 43% Accelerate away from Russia JETRO

2022-03-31 14:28:00
According to a survey by JETRO = Japan External Trade Organization, more than 40% of Japanese companies expanding into Russia have stopped their local businesses, and more than 40% are expected to withdraw or shrink in the future. rice field.

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Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Tokio Marine & Nichido form a partnership to strengthen decarbonized financial services

2022-03-31 14:14:00
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and Tokio Marine & Nichido have formed a partnership to strengthen financial services for decarbonization. Banks and major non-life insurance companies will work together to develop investment and loans that will lead to the reduction of greenhouse gases and to develop insurance services that respond to climate change.

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KDDI 3G ends today The figure of a person changing the model of "feature phone" at the store

2022-03-31 13:41:00
au's KDDI will end the 3G service mainly used for mobile phones called "feature phones" in 31 days. Other mobile phone companies are planning to end the service within a few years, and the issue is whether users can smoothly switch to smartphones.

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KDDI 3G ends today The figure of a person changing the model of "feature phone" at the store

2022-03-31 12:41:00
au's KDDI will end the 3G service mainly used for mobile phones called "feature phones" in 31 days. Other mobile phone companies are planning to end the service within a few years, and the issue is whether users can smoothly switch to smartphones.

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February industrial production index rose 0.1% from the previous month, rising for the first time in 3 months

2022-03-31 09:07:00
The industrial production index for February, which shows the production activity of companies, was 95.8, which was 100 in 2015, up 0.1% from the previous month and the first increase in three months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained the keynote judgment that "there is a movement to pick up."

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Up to 4 million yen for the introduction of condominium charging equipment to popularize EV From today

2022-03-31 06:08:00
Toward the spread of EV = electric vehicles, the government will start accepting applications from the 31st for support measures such as subsidizing up to 4 million yen for the introduction of high-voltage power receiving equipment that is indispensable for charging in condominiums. ..

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Ended with KDDI 3G communication today Used in feature phones to support the spread of mobile phones

2022-03-31 05:28:00
KDDI, which handles au, will end 3G communication used in mobile phones called feature phones in 31 days. It is a communication standard that has supported the spread of mobile phones, such as being able to send photos and videos as well as voice calls. In the future, high-speed, large-capacity 5G will be developed under smartphones.

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Germany's gas supply "early alert stage" first declaration Russia-dependent and uncertain future

2022-03-31 04:33:00
Germany, which relies on Russia for gas purchases in rubles as Russia demands to pay for natural gas, declares the first "early alert stage" for the government to monitor gas supply, saying the outlook for procurement has become uncertain. We called for cooperation in energy conservation.

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Sanctions against Russia To submit a bill to withdraw most favored nation treatment Tariffs such as salmon will be raised

2022-03-31 04:15:00
The government plans to submit an amendment bill to the current Diet to withdraw the trade incentives called "most favored nations" in order to strengthen sanctions on Russia. This will raise tariffs on salmon and salmon roe imported from Russia.

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Nissan "Cima" will be discontinued this summer Once a luxury car boom tow

2022-03-31 00:04:00
Nissan Motor has decided to end production of the sedan "Cima", which once drove the boom in luxury cars during the bubble era, this summer. As the development of EV = electric vehicle accelerates worldwide, automobile manufacturers are rapidly renewing their vehicle lineup.

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