Economic news(2022/06/28)
Outside director reappointed at Toshiba shareholders meeting resigns immediately after the general meeting
2022-06-28 19:31:00
Toshiba's general meeting of shareholders was held on the 28th, and the personnel case of accepting two executives from the investment fund of "shareholders who say things" as outside directors was approved by a majority. However, immediately after the general meeting, an outside director who was opposed to the appointment of the two resigned, and Toshiba is in a situation where the management turmoil cannot be stopped.
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Tohoku Electric Power jurisdiction Asahi "Electric power supply and demand tight preparation information"
2022-06-28 19:28:00
Tohoku Electric Power has issued "Power Supply and Demand Tight Preparation Information", saying that the "reserve rate", which indicates the surplus power supply capacity, may fall below 5% within the jurisdiction of Tohoku Electric Power due to the severe heat. Tohoku Electric Power is asking households and businesses to prepare for power saving.
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Russian foreign currency denominated government bonds default rating agency views for the first time in about 100 years
2022-06-28 19:27:00
Regarding Russian foreign currency-denominated government bonds, which were due for interest payments last month, a major rating agency said that "investors have not received funds" and that default = default.
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Over 100,000 applications
2022-06-28 19:26:00
The government has indicated that it will prepare to start a system to give points equivalent to 2000 yen to households participating in power saving programs such as electric power companies by the end of August. There is also a power saving program that has already started accepting applications and has received more than 100,000 applications. What exactly is the content?
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What is the key to achieving both "heat stroke countermeasures" and "power saving"?
2022-06-28 19:26:00
The end of the rainy season was announced in various places on the 28th, and it became a fierce heat such as the 4th consecutive hot day in central Tokyo. The temperature will rise further on the 29th, and record heat is expected in the Kanto region, reaching 40 degrees Celsius locally, but on the other hand, TEPCO's jurisdiction is still required to save as much electricity as possible. We have summarized the points on how to achieve both heat stroke countermeasures and power saving.
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Outside director reappointed at Toshiba shareholders meeting resigns immediately after the general meeting
2022-06-28 19:16:00
Toshiba's outside director, who had just been reappointed at the general meeting of shareholders held on the 28th, offered to resign immediately after the general meeting and was accepted.
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What is the key to achieving both "heat stroke countermeasures" and "power saving"?
2022-06-28 18:46:00
The end of the rainy season was announced in various places on the 28th, and it became a fierce heat such as the 4th consecutive hot day in central Tokyo. The temperature will rise further on the 29th, and record heat is expected in the Kanto region, reaching 40 degrees Celsius locally, but on the other hand, TEPCO's jurisdiction is still required to save as much electricity as possible. We have summarized the points on how to achieve both heat stroke countermeasures and power saving.
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Yen exchange rate decline Awareness of widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States The movement to sell the yen intensifies
2022-06-28 18:30:00
On the 28th, the yen exchange rate fell in the Tokyo foreign exchange market. With the rise in long-term interest rates in the United States and the widening interest rate differential between Japan and the United States, the movement to buy dollars and sell yen, which are expected to yield higher yields, has intensified.
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Usage rate in TEPCO (5:30 pm) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 18:21:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 91% from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The government has announced that it will continue the "Power Supply and Demand Tight Warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, and is demanding as much power saving as possible while being wary of heat stroke and using air conditioners appropriately.
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Kansai Electric Power requests power saving Request for cooperation from companies and households for the first time in 7 years
2022-06-28 17:50:00
At the inaugural press conference held in Osaka City on the 28th, Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc.'s new president, Nozomi Mori, called on companies and households to cooperate in saving electricity for this summer without setting numerical targets. This is the first request for power saving in seven years since 2015, in light of the rising demand for electricity due to the resumption of economic activities and the tight supply and demand due to the delay in restarting nuclear power plants.
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Over 100,000 applications
2022-06-28 17:39:00
The government has indicated that it will prepare to start a system to give points equivalent to 2000 yen to households participating in power saving programs such as electric power companies by the end of August. There is also a power saving program that has already started accepting applications and has received more than 100,000 applications. What exactly is the content?
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Usage rate in TEPCO (4:30 pm) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 17:14:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 90% from 4:30 pm to 5 pm. On the 28th, the government continues to issue a "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, saying that the power supply and demand during the time period until 6 pm is severe, while being wary of heat stroke and using air conditioners appropriately. We want to save as much power as possible.
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Usage rate in TEPCO (3:30 pm) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 16:17:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 89% from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. On the 28th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the power supply and demand is severe, and the government is enthusiastic about continuing the "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of illness and seek to save as much power as possible while using cooling properly.
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Stock price rises Buy orders centered on export-related stocks against the backdrop of yen depreciation
2022-06-28 15:31:00
Against the backdrop of the depreciation of the yen on the Tokyo stock market on the 28th, buy orders were placed mainly for export-related stocks, and the stock price rose.
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Electric Power Development Shareholders' Meeting Rejection of Shareholder Proposal Requesting Review of Decarbonization Targets
2022-06-28 15:21:00
The shareholders' meeting for the development of the largest power source in Japan for coal-fired power was held, and the shareholder proposal for reviewing the decarbonization target jointly submitted by overseas environmental groups and institutional investors was rejected. Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. states that it will "continue to achieve a stable supply of energy and respond to climate change."
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Usage rate in TEPCO (2:30 pm) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 15:15:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 89% from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. On the 28th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the power supply and demand is severe, and the government is enthusiastic about continuing the "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of illness and seek to save as much power as possible while using cooling properly.
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Two outside directors passed from Toshiba Shareholders' Meeting "Shareholders Who Say Things"
2022-06-28 15:13:00
A general meeting of shareholders was held in Toshiba, where management turmoil continues, and the personnel case of accepting two executives from the investment fund of "shareholders who say things" as outside directors was approved by a majority. Toshiba is soliciting strategies to increase corporate value from outside, and the director appointed on the 28th will proceed with the selection.
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Shareholders' Meeting Tokyo, a shareholder “Responsible for the stable supply of electric power”
2022-06-28 14:45:00
As the electric power supply and demand tight warning continued, at the general meeting of shareholders of TEPCO, Tokyo, a shareholder, requested that the company take responsibility for the stable supply of electric power.
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The number of discount plan contracts of mobile phone companies has increased 2.5 times in one year to 40.5 million
2022-06-28 14:44:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko said that the number of contracts for cheap rate plans introduced by mobile phone companies since last year has increased more than 2.5 times in the past year, and competition among operators will continue to make it easier to switch contracts. He showed the idea of further encouraging.
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Soaring energy prices Growing turmoil in Asia Lined up at gas stations in Laos
2022-06-28 14:02:00
As global energy prices continue to rise, social turmoil is spreading in Asian countries with weak economic bases. In Laos, there is an extreme shortage of gasoline, and there are long lines at gas stations.
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Two outside directors passed from Toshiba Shareholders' Meeting "Shareholders Who Say Things"
2022-06-28 14:01:00
A general meeting of shareholders was held in Toshiba, where management turmoil continues, and the personnel case of accepting two executives from the investment fund of "shareholders who say things" as outside directors was approved by a majority. Toshiba is soliciting strategies to increase corporate value from outside, and the director appointed on the 28th will proceed with the selection.
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Usage rate in TEPCO (0:30 pm) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 13:26:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 92% from 0:30 pm to 1:00 pm. On the 28th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the power supply and demand is severe, and the government is enthusiastic about continuing the "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of illness and seek to save as much power as possible while using cooling properly.
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"Points to save electricity" To start the system by the middle of August Mr. Hagiuda, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2022-06-28 12:59:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda has announced that in order to promote power saving, preparations will be made to start the system by the end of August over a new support system that gives households etc. points that can be widely used. ..
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Two outside directors passed from Toshiba Shareholders' Meeting "Shareholders Who Say Things"
2022-06-28 12:56:00
A general meeting of shareholders was held in Toshiba, where management turmoil continues, and a personnel case was approved by a majority in favor of accepting two executives as outside directors from an investment fund of "shareholders who say things." Toshiba is soliciting strategies to increase corporate value from outside, and on the 28th, the appointed director will proceed with the selection.
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"Default" for Russian government bonds "Investor losses are limited" Treasury Minister
2022-06-28 12:46:00
Last month, Finance Minister Suzuki said, "The trend of Russian government bonds has a direct impact on Japanese investors," said Finance Minister Suzuki, who reported that foreign media had defaulted on Russian foreign currency-denominated government bonds that had reached the deadline for interest payments. The loss is limited. "
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Usage rate in TEPCO (11:30 am) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 12:18:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 93% from 11:30 am to noon. On the 28th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the power supply and demand is severe, and the government is enthusiastic about continuing the "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of illness and seek to save as much power as possible while using cooling properly.
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Usage rate in TEPCO (10:30 am) Ratio of demand to power supply capacity
2022-06-28 11:13:00
According to TEPCO, the "usage rate", which indicates the ratio of demand to the power supply capacity in the jurisdiction, was 93% from 10:30 am to 11:00 am. On the 28th, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, especially from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, the power supply and demand is severe, and the government is enthusiastic about continuing the "power supply and demand tight warning" within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of illness and seek to save as much power as possible while using cooling properly.
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"Electricity supply and demand tight warning" Continued for 28 days within the jurisdiction of TEPCO Government
2022-06-28 06:50:00
The government will continue to issue the "Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning", saying that the electricity supply and demand is expected to become severe on the 28th due to the continued severe heat within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. We are wary of heat stroke and seek to save as much electricity as possible while using air conditioners properly.
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Afghanistan Earthquake Deteriorates Sanitary Environment UNICEF Concerns About Spread of Infectious Diseases
2022-06-28 04:58:00
A UNICEF-UN Children's Fund representative, who is working to support an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in eastern Afghanistan, told NHK that infrastructure such as water services was destroyed in the disaster area and the sanitary environment deteriorated, resulting in infectious diseases. He expressed a sense of crisis that there was growing concern about the spread.
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Policy requesting disclosure of "investment in people" by government companies
2022-06-28 04:13:00
The government has a policy of requesting disclosure of "investment in people" in order to enhance the competitiveness of Japanese companies. We will officially summarize the items that will be reflected by the company's investment in people, such as whether employees are satisfied with their work and whether they are training to improve their skills, as a guideline next month.
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