Economic news(2022/07/29)
Examination of new standards for domestic production of Chinese office equipment Japanese companies are concerned
2022-07-29 20:59:00
The Chinese government is considering the introduction of new standards that require local development and production of multifunction devices sold in the domestic market. On the other hand, there are growing concerns from Japanese manufacturers that it may lead to technology leaks, and Japanese companies' groups have expressed their intention to inform the Chinese government that they oppose the new standard.
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Possibility of a deficit of more than 6 trillion yen even in 2025, which is the goal of achieving a primary balance surplus
2022-07-29 20:44:00
The Cabinet Office has compiled a trial calculation of "primary balance," which is one of the indicators of fiscal soundness. Based on recent achievements, assuming a growth rate that is closer to the actual situation, we expect a deficit of more than 6 trillion yen in 2025, which is the goal of the government to turn a profit.
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Economic version "2 plus 2" joint statement draft Japan-US cooperation in semiconductors and advanced technology
2022-07-29 20:21:00
The first meeting of the so-called economic version of "2 plus 2", a new framework for discussions between Japanese and US foreign affairs and economic ministers in the economic field, will soon be held in Washington, but a draft joint statement to be put together at the meeting is revealed. became. We are strongly pushing for cooperation between Japan and the United States to strengthen the supply chain of semiconductors and other products.
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Business to support parents working with Panasonic smartphone apps To start this year
2022-07-29 20:00:00
Panasonic Holdings has announced that it would like to start a service in Japan by the end of the year, following the United States, regarding the business to support parents working through smartphone apps started by former Google executive Yoko Matsuoka.
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Long-term interest rate temporarily dropped to 0.175% to the level for the first time in four and a half months
2022-07-29 19:51:00
The US GDP = gross domestic product has been negative for the second consecutive quarter, shaking the Japanese financial market on the 29th, not only the rapid dollar selling and yen buying progressed, but also the long-term interest rate is temporarily 4 It has dropped to the level for the first time in a month and a half.
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Budget for next year Budget request Basic policy Cabinet approval No amount of defense-related items
2022-07-29 19:42:00
At the Cabinet meeting on the 29th, the basic policy requested by each ministry and agency was approved for the formulation of the budget for the next fiscal year and the 5th year of Reiwa. In addition to establishing a frame for promoting "new capitalism", it is also allowed to request the defense-related budget, which is the focus, without showing the amount, and it will be considered in the process of budgeting at the end of the year. ..
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JR East 3 months settlement surplus for the first time in 3 years Shinkansen usage increases during the Golden Week holidays
2022-07-29 19:23:00
The financial results of the entire group for the three months up to last month of JR East were in the black for the first time in three years due to the increase in the use of the Shinkansen during the Golden Week holidays.
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The lesson from Australia is
2022-07-29 19:14:00
There is interest in the candid remorse of the Australian central bank, which "caused confusion at the exit and damaged the central bank's reputation." As part of monetary easing, Australia used a method similar to that of the Bank of Japan until November last year. A "summary" looking back on that policy was published. This document states that the market sector of a financial institution has also instructed its subordinates to read it in preparation for the BOJ's policy revisions. What kind of lesson is written? (Neil Kato, Reporter, Ministry of Economic Affairs)
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Budget for next year Budget request Basic policy Cabinet approval No amount of defense-related items
2022-07-29 19:06:00
At the Cabinet meeting on the 29th, the basic policy requested by each ministry and agency was approved for the formulation of the budget for the next fiscal year and the 5th year of Reiwa. In addition to establishing a frame for promoting "new capitalism", it is also allowed to request the defense-related budget, which is the focus, without showing the amount, and it will be considered in the process of budgeting at the end of the year. ..
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[Details] President interviews due to KDDI communication failure "200 yen refund to 35.89 million people"
2022-07-29 18:43:00
KDDI announced on the 29th that President Makoto Takahashi will refund 200 yen as an "apology" to 35.89 million mobile phone users at a press conference regarding the large-scale communication failure that occurred earlier this month.
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Draft process chart presented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry at the New Reactor Development Expert Meeting
2022-07-29 18:26:00
In Europe and the United States, a meeting was held to discuss the development of a new nuclear reactor, which is moving toward practical use, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of the secretariat announced the technology with the aim of starting operation in the 2030s and 1940s. I showed a draft of the process chart to proceed with development. While experts commented that it would lead to a stable supply of electricity, there were a number of comments such as insufficient discussions and how to sort out contradictions with government policies.
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Yen exchange rate Rapidly rises to the 132 yen level at one point A sense of caution about the recession in the US
2022-07-29 17:39:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 29th, the movement to sell dollars and buy yen accelerated due to the sense of caution about the recession in the United States, and the yen exchange rate temporarily rose by more than 3 yen to the mid-132 yen level per dollar. The yen appreciated and the dollar weakened.
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[Details] KDDI President's Press Conference "200 yen refund to 35.89 million users"
2022-07-29 17:11:00
Earlier this month, President Makoto Takahashi held a press conference at 3:30 pm for KDDI, which caused a large-scale communication failure such as au mobile phones. I will tell you the details of the press conference.
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Number of domestic guests in June 73.4% increase from the same month of the previous year Factors of "prefectural discount"
2022-07-29 16:44:00
Last month, the number of people who stayed at hotels and inns in Japan totaled 34.51 million, an increase of 73.4% from the same month last year, according to the preliminary figures released by the Japan Tourism Agency. This is due to the widespread use of the “Prefectural Citizens Discount”, a measure to stimulate tourism demand.
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To raise prices for minicars and model railroads, which are the main products of "TakaraTomy"
2022-07-29 16:43:00
Major toy maker "TakaraTomy" has announced that it will raise prices for its main products such as miniature cars, model railroads, and board games from September in response to soaring raw material prices.
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[Breaking news] KDDI president's interview "200 yen refund to 35.89 million users"
2022-07-29 16:02:00
Earlier this month, President Makoto Takahashi will hold a press conference at 3:30 pm for KDDI, which caused a large-scale communication failure such as au mobile phones. We will give you a breaking news of the press conference.
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Slight drop in stock prices Orders to sell to export-related stocks due to rapid appreciation of the yen
2022-07-29 15:44:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 29th, as the yen strengthened and the dollar weakened rapidly in the foreign exchange market, sell orders were placed for export-related stocks, and the stock price fell slightly.
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[Updated from time to time] To KDDI press conference Large-scale communication failure earlier this month
2022-07-29 15:03:00
Earlier this month, President Makoto Takahashi will hold a press conference at 3:30 pm for KDDI, which caused a large-scale communication failure such as au mobile phones. We will keep you updated on the state of the press conference.
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Yen exchange rate Temporarily rises by 2 yen or more 1 dollar = 132 yen level for the first time in about a month and a half
2022-07-29 13:57:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 29th, the movement to sell dollars and buy yen accelerated due to the sense of caution about the recession in the United States, and the yen exchange rate temporarily rose by more than 2 yen, and it was 1 dollar for the first time in about a month and a half. = 132 yen level is attached.
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Bank of Japan Financial Policy Meeting “Need to analyze wage increase trends” pointed out one after another
2022-07-29 13:48:00
The Bank of Japan has announced the "main opinions" of the monetary policy meeting held for two days until the 21st of this month. At the meeting, policymakers pointed out that it is necessary to thoroughly analyze the trend of wage increases, which is the key to sustainably achieving the price target of 2%, but it is necessary to pay attention to the side effects of monetary easing. Was also given.
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Hometown tax payment User donations are both record highs
2022-07-29 13:03:00
The number of people who used the hometown tax payment was about 7.4 million last year, and the total amount donated to the local government was about 830 billion yen last year, both of which are the highest ever.
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Received a report from KDDI Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko "Very regrettable measures to prevent recurrence"
2022-07-29 12:44:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Kaneko, who received a report from KDDI due to a large-scale communication failure earlier this month, said, "It is very regrettable that it has become difficult to use for a long time," and urged the company to take all possible measures to prevent recurrence. I did.
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Measures against rising government prices Reserve funds 257.1 billion yen Expenditure decision Power saving points, etc.
2022-07-29 12:44:00
The government is now paying for the cost of introducing a system to give points to households that have saved a certain amount of electricity and a mechanism to support a part of fertilizer prices for farmers as part of measures against rising prices. We have decided to spend more than 250 billion yen from the reserve fund for the year.
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Measures against rising government prices Reserve funds 257.1 billion yen Expenditure decision Power saving points, etc.
2022-07-29 12:03:00
The government is now paying for the cost of introducing a system to give points to households that have saved a certain amount of electricity and a mechanism to support a part of fertilizer prices for farmers as part of measures against rising prices. We have decided to spend more than 250 billion yen from the reserve fund for the year.
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US LCC JetBlue Airlines Spirit Airlines announced acquisition agreement
2022-07-29 11:46:00
In the harsh business environment of the US airline industry, competition has become even more fierce as low-cost carrier JetBlue Airlines has announced that it has agreed to acquire Spirit Airlines.
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Bank of Japan Monetary Easing in the First Half of 2012 Beware of taking over the debt of the country
2022-07-29 11:44:00
The Bank of Japan has released the minutes of the monetary policy-making meeting in the first half of 2012, when the yen continued to appreciate historicly. During this period, the Bank of Japan embarked on monetary easing to increase the purchase of government bonds twice, but with the swelling purchase of government bonds, the Bank of Japan is strongly wary that it may be perceived as effectively taking over the national debt. It turned out that the feeling was shown.
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Settlement of 5 US IT companies Conspicuous companies whose growth slows down
2022-07-29 10:55:00
While Microsoft has barely secured an increase in profits for the three months up to last month of the five major IT companies in the United States, meta and alphabets, etc., are vulnerable to the economy, and Internet advertising revenue is declining or sluggish. As a result, there are many companies whose growth is slowing down, such as a decrease in profits.
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June Industrial Production Index rises 8.9% month-on-month for the first time in 3 months
2022-07-29 09:11:00
The Industrial Production Index in June, which shows the production activity of companies, was 95.8 with 2015 as 100, up 8.9% from the previous month for the first time in 3 months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised the keynote judgment of production upward from "weak" to "going forward and backward".
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KDDI Large-scale communication failure Today's president's interview To explain compensation to users
2022-07-29 06:49:00
KDDI, a major mobile phone company, will meet with the president on the 29th about compensation for people affected by communication failures earlier this month, which was the largest ever. In addition to refunds based on the terms and conditions, we are also considering providing apologies to non-applicable users.
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Economic version "2 plus 2" R & D base for next-generation semiconductors To announce new development
2022-07-29 05:06:00
The first meeting of the so-called economic version of "2 plus 2" will be held in Washington on the night of the 29th of Japan time, a new consultation framework for foreign affairs and economic ministers of Japan and the United States to discuss the economic field. At the meeting, the theme was stable supply of semiconductors, and it was found that the government announced a policy to establish a new research and development base for next-generation semiconductors with a view to joint development with the United States.
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