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Economic news(2022/07/30)


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Acceleration of US interest rate hikes weakens emerging economies' currencies, creating new risks for the global economy

2022-07-30 18:07:00
The U.S. accelerated interest rate hikes at a rapid pace, and the dollar strengthened, while currencies in emerging countries continued to depreciate. The depreciation of domestic currencies leads to accelerated inflation and swelling of national debts, raising vigilance as a new risk to the global economy.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda informs US side of policy aiming to maintain "Sakhalin 2" interests

2022-07-30 11:32:00
On the 29th, the first meeting of the economic version of "2 Plus 2", in which the foreign affairs and economic ministers of Japan and the United States discuss the economic field, was held in Washington. Regarding the natural gas development project "Sakhalin 2", it has been revealed that it has conveyed to the US side a policy aimed at maintaining interests.

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Pacific saury catches expected to be low this year Published by national research institute

2022-07-30 07:09:00
A national research institute has compiled a forecast that the catch of Pacific saury, which continues to be poor, will continue to be at a low level, although it will surpass last year's lowest level.

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Japan-U.S. economic version of "2 plus 2" first meeting Action plan with China and Russia in mind

2022-07-30 06:23:00
On the 29th, the first meeting of the economic version of "2 Plus 2" was held in Washington, D.C., where the foreign and economic ministers of Japan and the United States discuss economic issues. At the meeting, a specific action plan was put together with China and Russia's threats in mind, and the two countries will cooperate on energy security, such as securing LNG (liquefied natural gas), as well as the development of important advanced technologies and infrastructure. agreed.

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Discussions about introducing ``roaming'' in preparation for communication failures Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

2022-07-30 06:10:00
Regarding the large-scale communication failure at the beginning of this month, KDDI announced that it will refund 200 yen as an "apology" to about 36 million mobile phone users. On the other hand, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is planning to set up a study group and start full-scale discussions on the introduction of "roaming" that can use the networks of other companies in preparation for such communication failures.

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