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Economic news(2022/06/30)


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Stable supply of storage batteries and strengthening of international competitiveness Request for government support of over 3 trillion yen

2022-06-30 22:43:00
As the global demand for storage batteries increases due to the electrification of cars, the council made up of domestic battery manufacturers says that it is necessary to further enhance competitiveness for a stable supply in the future, and the government will exceed 3 trillion yen. I will ask for help.

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Yen exchange rate Approximately 21 yen decline in half a year The largest decline since 1998

2022-06-30 21:43:00
The yen exchange rate fell by about 21 yen against the dollar in the half year until June 30, and the BOJ's data since 1998 show that it was the largest drop in the half year. rice field.

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Kikkoman Mirin and Sauce Price Increase Mirin Price Increase for the first time in about 30 years

2022-06-30 18:42:00
Kikkoman, a major food manufacturer, has decided to raise the price of mirin and sauce from October in response to rising raw material prices. The price increase of mirin is the first time in about 30 years.

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Yen exchange rate drops slightly

2022-06-30 18:40:00
From the view that the US will continue to tighten monetary policy in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th, the yen exchange rate has fallen slightly due to the movement to sell the yen and buy the dollar.

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Electricity supply and demand outlook TEPCO jurisdiction, etc. July reserve rate 3.7% Still in a difficult situation

2022-06-30 17:54:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised its outlook for electricity supply and demand after July. Within the power jurisdiction of the whole country except Hokkaido and Okinawa, the "reserve rate", which indicates the surplus power supply capacity, is 3.7%, which exceeds the minimum required 3% for stable supply, but the supply and demand situation is still severe. ..

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Number of housing starts in May decreased by 4.3% from the same month of the previous year, decreased for the first time in 15 months

2022-06-30 17:04:00
Last month, the number of homes started nationwide was 67,193, down 4.3% from the same month last year, the first decrease in 15 months.

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Kirin HD Beer business transfer destination in Myanmar decided

2022-06-30 16:54:00
Kirin Holdings, a major beer company, has decided to transfer all shares of its beer business in Myanmar, which it has decided to withdraw, to a local beer company under its umbrella.

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The output of JERA Anegasaki Thermal Power Station Unit 5 is reduced to about half even when the operation is resumed.

2022-06-30 16:45:00
JERA's Anegasaki Thermal Power Station Unit 5, a thermal power generation company invested by TEPCO and supplying power to the TEPCO jurisdiction, was preparing to resume operation from the morning of the 30th, but there was a problem with the equipment. , The restart was delayed before 11:00 am.

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Power saving Mechanism to return points to those who cooperated Promote the introduction of electric power companies

2022-06-30 16:23:00
As the power supply and demand continues to be tight, a mechanism called "demand response" is attracting attention, in which users are requested to save electricity during times when demand is high, such as with mobile phone applications, and the points are returned to those who cooperate.

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Total number of domestic guests in May 37.79 million, up 82.3% year-on-year

2022-06-30 16:06:00
In May, the number of people staying at hotels and inns in Japan was 37.79 million, an increase of 82.3% from the same month last year.

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Affiliate Advertising Revised guidelines such as "Advertising and display is desirable"

2022-06-30 16:03:00
Consumer Agency is a measure that advertisers should take because there are problems with lies and hype by "affiliate advertisements" that pay rewards to individuals and corporations called "affiliates" who posted advertisements on their websites. We have revised the guideline that stipulates that it is desirable to display it as an affiliate advertisement.

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Stock price decline Concerns that US monetary tightening will lead to economic slowdown

2022-06-30 15:56:00
Stock prices fell as sell orders intensified due to concerns that the US stock market and US monetary tightening would lead to an economic slowdown on the 30th.

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Kirin HD Beer business transfer destination in Myanmar decided

2022-06-30 13:04:00
Kirin Holdings, a major beer company, has decided to transfer all shares of its beer business in Myanmar, which it has decided to withdraw, to a local beer company under its umbrella.

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Continued "tight warning" in TEPCO's jurisdiction Aim to resume thermal power generation in the evening

2022-06-30 12:19:00
It has been extremely hot for 30 days within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, and the government is continuing the "Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning" due to the increase in electricity demand. On the other hand, the thermal power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, which supplies power to the TEPCO jurisdiction, has stopped operation due to a problem, and is aiming to reduce the output and resume operation by the evening.

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Fukushima Nakoso Thermal Power Station Stopped operation due to trouble Power supply to TEPCO

2022-06-30 11:03:00
A thermal power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, which supplies power to the jurisdiction of TEPCO, stopped operation at around 3:00 am on the 30th due to equipment trouble. By the evening when the supply and demand of electricity becomes the most severe, it aims to resume operation with half the output.

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Kirin HD Beer business transfer destination in Myanmar decided

2022-06-30 11:01:00
Kirin Holdings, a major beer company, has decided to transfer all shares of its beer business to Myanmar Brewery, the largest beer company in Myanmar, which was under its umbrella. rice field.

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Concerns such as increasing burden on citizens' lives as US gasoline prices continue to rise

2022-06-30 10:21:00
In the United States, gasoline prices continue to rise against the backdrop of high crude oil prices, and there are concerns that this will lead to an increase in the burden on citizens' lives and a record-breaking prolongation of inflation.

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Fukushima Nakoso Thermal Power Station Stopped operation due to trouble Power supply to TEPCO

2022-06-30 09:30:00
Around 3:00 am on the 30th, the Nakoso Thermal Power Station Unit 9 of Tokiwa Joint Thermal Power Station in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, stopped operation due to equipment trouble. The Nakoso Thermal Power Plant is a large-scale thermal power plant with 600,000 kW, and supplies about half of the electricity for 300,000 kW to the TEPCO jurisdiction. The Agency for Natural Resources and Energy is checking the situation.

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May industrial production index declines for the second straight month, 7.2% below the previous month

2022-06-30 09:21:00
The industrial production index for May and last month, which shows the production activities of companies, was 88.3 with 2015 as 100, down 7.2% from the previous month for the second consecutive month. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised down the keynote judgment of a company's production activities from "stuck" to "production is weak".

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NY foreign exchange market Temporarily dropped to the 137 yen level per dollar for the first time in about 24 years

2022-06-30 05:23:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 29th, the movement to sell the yen and buy the dollar became stronger, and the yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to the 137 yen level for the first time in about 24 years. The depreciation of the yen and the appreciation of the dollar are accelerating due to the purchase of the dollar, which is expected to yield, against the backdrop of the view that the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States will widen due to the rapid monetary tightening.

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TEPCO's jurisdiction "Electricity supply and demand tight warning" continued The strictest in 4 days

2022-06-30 05:15:00
Within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, it is expected that the heat will be fierce for 30 days, and the "reserve rate", which indicates the surplus power supply capacity, is expected to be the toughest level in the last four days during the evening hours, so the government said. We will continue the "Power Supply and Demand Tight Warning". We are very cautious about heat stroke and are seeking to save as much electricity as possible while using air conditioners properly.

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New jersey for ONE TEAM rugby representative from Japan for both fans and players

2022-06-30 00:08:00
The Rugby World Cup, which is held once every four years and is said to attract 4 billion people around the world. The next event will be held in France next year, 2023. The special "Sakura jersey" is worn by the Japanese national team players who are aiming for a further leap on the world stage. This time, some ingenuity was devised in the production of the "Sakura jersey". What is the idea that considers the fans' thoughts and the global environment?

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