Economic news(2022/09/30)
TEPCO To nearly triple the budget for safety measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which is an administrative disposition
2022-09-30 22:49:00
Tokyo Electric Power Co. has expanded the budget for safety measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture, which has been subject to an administrative disposition that effectively prohibits its operation, to nearly three times the previous amount to 58 billion yen. , we are reviewing restricted access areas to improve safety.
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Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to Sapporo Confirmed to proceed with grasping the impact of soaring material prices
2022-09-30 22:04:00
An expert meeting of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism was held regarding the development of the Shin-Hakodate Hokuto and Sapporo section of the Hokkaido Shinkansen, which is aiming to open at the end of fiscal 2030. .
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Industry groups such as milk Concern about disposal of raw milk again this year due to sluggish demand
2022-09-30 22:03:00
An industry group of milk and dairy products announced the supply and demand forecast for this year of raw milk, which is a raw material, and indicated that there was a concern that it would be discarded due to sluggish demand for eating out, etc., and indicated that it would work to expand consumption.
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Prime Minister Kishida instructs to compile measures to deal with soaring prices, etc. by the end of next month
2022-09-30 21:15:00
Regarding new comprehensive economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida said at a cabinet meeting on the 30th that the relevant ministers should compile a plan by the end of next month, focusing on efforts to combat rising prices and wage increases, as well as regional revitalization that takes advantage of the weaker yen. instructed to
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Why is there a lot of 6 or 8 in Kanto?
2022-09-30 20:48:00
How many slices of a loaf of bread do you eat? I'm from Shizuoka Prefecture, and I've eaten 6-piece and 8-piece slices, but in Kansai, the thicker 5-piece slice is popular. I decided to trace the roots of why thick slices like 5 slices are popular in Kansai. (Osaka Broadcasting Station Takumi Kato)
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Kioxia 30% reduction in production of memory semiconductors Global price hikes Economic slowdown
2022-09-30 20:38:00
Kioxia, a major semiconductor manufacturer, has announced that it will reduce production volume by 30% from October 1 for the time being due to a decline in demand for memory semiconductors. This is due to the fact that the economy is slowing down due to rising prices around the world.
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Government/Bank of Japan sells dollars this month and buys yen
2022-09-30 20:25:00
It was found that the total amount of dollar-selling and yen-buying market interventions implemented this month by the government and the Bank of Japan to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen amounted to 2,838.2 billion yen, the largest ever.
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[Economic column]
2022-09-30 20:00:00
On September 22nd, the government and the Bank of Japan finally took action against the accelerating depreciation of the yen. The first dollar-selling yen-buying market intervention in 24 years. The yen exchange rate temporarily rebounded sharply in the direction of yen appreciation, but the yen is depreciating again. “Excessive volatility due to speculation cannot be overlooked.” We interviewed how the market received this message from the government and the Bank of Japan. (Economics Department reporter Kentaro Makata)
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This month's market intervention total amount is 2,838.2 billion yen, the largest ever, an extraordinary scale
2022-09-30 19:16:00
The Ministry of Finance announced the total amount of market interventions implemented this month, and in order to stop the rapid depreciation of the yen, the funds used for the intervention to sell the dollar and buy the yen reached a record high of 2.8382 trillion yen. . It turned out that the market intervention of selling the dollar and buying the yen that the government and the Bank of Japan implemented for the first time in 24 years on the 22nd of last week was an exceptional scale. Immediately after the market intervention on this day, the yen exchange rate fluctuated by more than 5 yen and rose to the low 140 yen level to the dollar. .
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Monthly economic report for September maintains ``gradual recovery'' but caution against yen depreciation
2022-09-30 19:11:00
In its monthly economic report for this month, the government judged the economy to be "recovering moderately." The decision is the same as before, but we are becoming more wary of fluctuations in the financial markets, such as the depreciation of the yen.
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Apple executive quits because of misogyny remarks in posted videos
2022-09-30 18:53:00
Multiple American media reported that the vice president of the procurement department of American IT giant Apple will leave the company because of remarks that disdain women. In a video posted on social media, she said, "She is gently stroking a woman with big breasts."
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Government designates 3 sea areas as ``promotion areas'' to expand introduction of offshore wind power generation
2022-09-30 18:35:00
The government, which aims to expand the introduction of offshore wind power generation, has designated three new sea areas, Nagasaki Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, and Akita Prefecture, as "promotion areas" to be prioritized based on the law. In the future, a public offering procedure will be conducted to select a power generation company.
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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = slight price movement around the mid-144 yen range
2022-09-30 18:31:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th, the yen exchange rate fluctuated slightly around the mid-144 yen level to the dollar.
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Applying for SBI Bank Holding Company Approval Deepening Involvement in Shinsei Bank Management
2022-09-30 18:22:00
SBI Regional Bank Holdings, a wholly owned intermediate holding company of SBI Holdings, a major Internet finance company, has applied to the Financial Services Agency for approval as a bank holding company in order to deepen its involvement in the management of Shinsei Bank. .
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Economy, Trade and Industry Minister rushes to consider the creation of a support system to reduce the burden when electricity prices rise sharply
2022-09-30 18:15:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura has indicated that he will hurry to consider concrete measures toward the creation of a new support system to ease the burden on households and companies when electricity prices rise sharply.
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How much?
2022-09-30 17:35:00
From tomorrow we will enter “October of the price increase”. More than 6,500 items of food and beverages are scheduled to be raised. In addition, restaurant chains are also raising prices one after another. from when? which product? How much will the price go up? We have summarized the latest information.
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Housing starts in August increased by 4.6% year-on-year, first increase in 4 months
2022-09-30 16:59:00
The number of housing construction starts nationwide in August was 77,712 units, an increase of 4.6% from the same month last year, the first increase in four months.
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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to subsidize approximately 46.5 billion yen for facilities in Hiroshima developed by a major US semiconductor company
2022-09-30 16:47:00
In order to create a stable semiconductor production system in Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has decided to subsidize up to about 46.5 billion yen for the production facility that American semiconductor giant Micron Technology will establish in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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Economy, Trade and Industry Minister rushes to consider the creation of a support system to reduce the burden when electricity prices rise sharply
2022-09-30 16:34:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura has indicated that he will hurry to consider concrete measures toward the creation of a new support system to ease the burden on households and companies when electricity prices rise sharply.
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Kokuyo to sell over 45% stake in Pentel to plus
2022-09-30 16:26:00
Kokuyo, a major stationery maker headquartered in Osaka, has announced that it will sell all of its 45% stake in pentel maker Pentel to rival Plus. "Kokuyo" attempted a hostile takeover of "Pentel", but gave up after receiving a backlash from "Pentel", and this time, it decided to let go of its shares.
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"Consumer Confidence Index" deteriorated for the first time in two months
2022-09-30 16:04:00
The Consumer Confidence Index for September, which shows consumers' willingness to shop, has deteriorated for the first time in two months, citing a decline in willingness to buy replacement home appliances due to recent price hikes. .
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Stock price temporarily drops by more than 600 yen Closing price falls below 26,000 yen
2022-09-30 15:51:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, selling orders spread to a wide range of stocks due to concerns about the slowdown of the global economy, and the Nikkei Stock Average closed below 26,000 yen for the first time in about three months.
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Investment fund affiliated with SoftBank Group to reduce employees by about 30%
2022-09-30 15:44:00
The SoftBank Group has found that it will reduce about 30% of its employees at its investment fund. In the financial results announced in August, we posted a deficit of more than 3 trillion yen, and we will shrink the investment business that was the cause of this and hurry to rebuild.
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Kokuyo to sell over 45% stake in Pentel to plus
2022-09-30 15:22:00
Kokuyo, a major stationery maker headquartered in Osaka, has announced that it will sell all of its 45% stake in pentel maker Pentel to rival Plus. "Kokuyo" attempted a hostile takeover of "Pentel", but gave up after receiving a backlash from "Pentel", and this time, it decided to let go of its shares.
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Nationwide travel support From October 11, each prefecture judges Tokyo from 20th
2022-09-30 13:45:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said that the government's new measures to stimulate tourism demand, "National Travel Assistance," which will start on October 11, will not be implemented from the first day, as the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will take time to prepare. Regarding this, he indicated that the decision on the timing of implementation is left to each prefecture.
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Stock prices fell by more than 600 yen Selling orders spread mainly in semiconductor-related industries
2022-09-30 13:40:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, selling orders increased further in the afternoon, and almost all stocks fell, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 600 yen. Long-term interest rates in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany are on the rise, and concerns about a global economic slowdown are growing.
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China's September Manufacturing Business Sentiment First economic judgment in three months Exceeds milestone announced by government
2022-09-30 13:39:00
The Chinese government's September manufacturing business sentiment index slightly exceeded the ``50'' mark for the first time in three months. Going forward, the focus will be on whether the Chinese economy can regain its strength.
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Stock prices drop by more than 500 yen Sell orders spread to a wide range of stocks
2022-09-30 13:11:00
On the 30th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen. Long-term interest rates in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany are on the rise, and concerns about a slowdown in the global economy are growing.
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Economic Security Promotion Act Determination of basic guidelines such as requirements for designation as "Specific Important Substances"
2022-09-30 12:36:00
At a cabinet meeting on the 30th, the government decided to establish the necessary requirements for designation by a government ordinance in the future for "specified important goods," which are stipulated in the Economic Security Promotion Law as important goods and raw materials that are essential for people's lives. We have decided on basic guidelines such as
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Stock prices drop by more than 400 yen Sell orders spread to a wide range of stocks
2022-09-30 11:56:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 30th, selling orders spread to a wide range of stocks due to concerns about the slowdown of the global economy, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 400 yen.
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Prime Minister Kishida instructs to compile measures to deal with soaring prices, etc. by the end of next month
2022-09-30 11:54:00
Regarding new comprehensive economic measures, Prime Minister Kishida said at a cabinet meeting on the 30th that the relevant ministers should compile a plan by the end of next month, focusing on efforts to combat rising prices and wage increases, as well as regional revitalization that takes advantage of the weaker yen. instructed to
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Developing MUJI “Ryohin Keikaku” is a “500-yen shop” in response to high prices
2022-09-30 11:54:00
As the prices of familiar things continue to rise, a major grocery chain has started a new type of store with most items under 500 yen including tax.
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Administrative guidance for NTT West caused Internet communication failure Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2022-09-30 11:44:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications gave administrative guidance to the company to prevent recurrence of the Internet communication failure that occurred at NTT West last month.
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New York state to ban gasoline car sales
2022-09-30 11:21:00
The state of New York in the eastern United States has announced a policy to ban the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles within the state by 2035. In the United States, Western California has already decided on regulations for gasoline vehicles, and automakers are likely to be forced to respond.
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August industrial production index rises for 3 consecutive months, 2.7% higher than the previous month
2022-09-30 11:01:00
The industrial production index for last month and August, which indicates corporate production activities, was 99.5, rising by 2.7% from the previous month for three consecutive months. This is due to the fact that production for export is growing due to the lifting of restrictions on going out in Shanghai, China.
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Stock prices temporarily fell by more than 400 yen Sell orders spread to a wide range of brands
2022-09-30 10:15:00
On the 30th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average fell by more than 400 yen at one point.
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Administrative guidance for NTT West caused Internet communication failure Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2022-09-30 10:09:00
In August, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications gave administrative guidance to the company to prevent recurrence of Internet communication failures that occurred at NTT West, and requested that the company report on the implementation status of measures by the end of October.
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August industrial production index rises for 3 consecutive months, 2.7% higher than the previous month
2022-09-30 09:00:00
The industrial production index for last month and August, which shows corporate production activities, was 99.5 with 2015 as 100, an increase of 2.7% from the previous month and an increase for three consecutive months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revised its assessment of corporate production activity upwards from ``fading back and forth'' to ``movement of gradual recovery''.
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The unemployment rate in August was 2.5%, an improvement of 0.1 points from July.
2022-09-30 08:39:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.5% in August, an improvement of 0.1 points from July.
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German Chancellor Scholz announces countermeasures against soaring energy prices worth approximately 28 trillion yen
2022-09-30 06:26:00
Chancellor Scholz of Germany, Europe's largest economy, has announced that it will implement measures amounting to approximately 28 trillion yen in Japanese yen to reduce the burden on households and companies due to rising energy prices.
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NY Dow Temporarily cuts over 600 dollars Long-term interest rates rise again
2022-09-30 06:18:00
In the New York stock market on the 29th, as long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States rose again, concerns about the slowdown of the global economy spread and selling orders increased, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average temporarily dropped to over 600 dollars. have become.
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Eight restaurant chains in Aichi Prefecture to jointly procure materials to reduce costs
2022-09-30 05:40:00
As the environment surrounding the restaurant industry becomes tougher due to rising food prices and logistics costs, eight restaurant chains headquartered in Aichi Prefecture have decided to jointly procure the materials necessary for store operations in order to reduce costs. became.
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Responding to agricultural issues Starting verification with a view to revising the “Constitution of Agricultural Administration” Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
2022-09-30 05:36:00
In light of issues surrounding agriculture, such as responding to climate change and ensuring a stable supply of food, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is now working to revise the Basic Act on Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas, which stipulates basic policies for agricultural policy. We will start work to verify where there is a problem in the law of
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Finance Minister Suzuki: "Asia Development Bank needs to provide active support for soaring food prices"
2022-09-30 01:59:00
Finance Minister Suzuki attended the annual general meeting of ADB = Asian Development Bank held in Manila, Philippines, and said that ADB is actively providing financial support to member countries amid soaring global food prices. He showed the recognition that it is important to do
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