This page is the news announced by NHK, a representative TV station in Japan.

Economic news(2022/10/20)


Kyoto   Hakone

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 150 yen range Yen depreciation level for the first time in about 32 years since 1990

2022-10-20 23:03:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthened the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 150 yen level to the dollar. This is the lowest level of yen depreciation in about 32 years since August 1990.

TOP

Nissho Chairman Mimura's final press conference during his term ``The business environment is becoming increasingly severe''

2022-10-20 19:37:00
President Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry held his final press conference on the 20th before ending his term of office, which he had served for three nine years since 2013, at the end of this month.

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric president apologizes "deeply apologizes" for inspection fraud problem

2022-10-20 19:19:00
Mitsubishi Electric, which has revealed fraudulent product inspections at many factories in Japan, has revealed that there were 70 new frauds at 11 production bases nationwide. The company has announced additional disciplinary action, including reduced compensation, for 10 executives following a series of irregularities. In response to the revelation of the new fraud, Mitsubishi Electric held a press conference on the evening of the 20th, and President Hiroshi Uruma said, "We apologize for causing great concern and inconvenience to many people, including customers and related parties. I once again offer my deepest apologies."

TOP

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 150 yen range Yen depreciation level for the first time in about 32 years since 1990

2022-10-20 18:52:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthened the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 150 yen level to the dollar. This is the lowest level of yen depreciation in about 32 years since August 1990.

TOP

Shunto Wage Raise Demand Nissho Chairman Mimura “Companies should increase the added value of their businesses”

2022-10-20 18:46:00
On the 20th, President Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on the 20th that the labor union "Rengo" will demand a wage increase of about 5%, combining the amount equivalent to the "base increase" and the regular wage increase in next year's spring labor offensive. At a press conference, he said, "Considering the rise in prices and growth in GDP, this is a natural request. It is absolutely necessary for companies that benefit from the weaker yen to actively respond to favorable economic conditions, but there are many companies that do not. ' and expressed concern.

TOP

The trade deficit in the first half of this fiscal year exceeded 11 trillion yen, the largest ever in the first half of the year.

2022-10-20 18:31:00
The trade statistics for the first half of this fiscal year from April to September, announced by the Ministry of Finance, showed the largest trade deficit ever due to the increase in imports due to the rise in energy prices such as crude oil and the impact of the weak yen. rice field.

TOP

to defuse the situation

2022-10-20 18:25:00
The yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, when the price fell to the 150 yen level to the dollar at one point, marking the first time in 32 years since August 1990 that the yen was depreciating. What lies behind the unstoppable depreciation of the yen? Keiichiro Kobayashi, a professor of economics at Keio University who specializes in macroeconomics, points out that Japan's competitiveness is declining over the long term.

TOP

EV bus Turkish manufacturer aims to enter Japanese market

2022-10-20 17:55:00
In anticipation of the expansion of the market for EV buses that run on electricity in Japan, Turkish manufacturers are aiming to enter the market following Chinese manufacturers.

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric president apologizes for ``great inconvenience to society'' for fraudulent inspection problem

2022-10-20 17:46:00
Mitsubishi Electric President Hiroshi Uruma held a press conference on the evening of the 20th and apologized, saying, "I would like to once again deeply apologize for the great concern and inconvenience caused to our customers, related parties, and many other people." After that, he said, "I was not able to carefully pick up the various issues and concerns that the workplace had because I lacked seriousness as a manager, and I caused a great deal of trouble to society. I would like to build a company-wide system to prevent this." In addition, President Uruma revealed that former chairman Masaki Sakuyama was newly found to have been involved in fraudulent activities, and that he had indicated his intention to resign as "senior advisor", and that the company had accepted it. I made it

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric announces 70 new fraud cases at 11 bases nationwide, punishment of 10 executives

2022-10-20 17:39:00
Mitsubishi Electric, which has revealed fraudulent product inspections at many factories in Japan, has revealed that there were 70 new frauds at 11 production bases nationwide. The company has announced additional disciplinary action, including reduced compensation, for 10 executives following a series of irregularities.

TOP

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 150 yen range Yen depreciation level for the first time in about 32 years since 1990

2022-10-20 17:10:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthened the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 150 yen level to the dollar. This is the lowest level of yen depreciation in about 32 years since August 1990.

TOP

New condominium prices in the Tokyo metropolitan area rose for the first time in three months in September, with an average of 66.53 million yen per unit

2022-10-20 17:06:00
The average price per new condominium unit launched in the Tokyo metropolitan area in September was 66.53 million yen, up 1% from the same month in 2021. It is the first time in three months that the price has increased.

TOP

Stock prices drop due to concerns about economic slowdown in Europe and the United States

2022-10-20 15:58:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 20th, stock prices fell due to concerns about the economic slowdown in Europe and the United States.

TOP

Recall notification of more than 86,000 units of 7 models including Daihatsu "Hijet"

2022-10-20 15:20:00
Automaker Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. has issued a recall of more than 86,000 vehicles of seven models, including the Hijet, due to a defect in the parts of the device that controls the direction of the tires, which may interfere with the operation of the steering wheel. I submitted it to

TOP

Tokyo Olympics corruption ADK Holdings president arrested on suspicion of bribery resigns

2022-10-20 15:08:00
Major advertising company ADK Holdings, whose three presidents and others were arrested on suspicion of bribery in connection with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, has announced that its president, Shinichi Ueno (68), has resigned on the 19th.

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric announces 70 new fraud cases at 11 bases nationwide, punishment of 10 executives

2022-10-20 14:02:00
Mitsubishi Electric, which has revealed fraudulent product inspections at many factories in Japan, has revealed that there were 70 new frauds at 11 bases nationwide, including Hyogo Prefecture. The company has announced 10 new executive pay cuts following a string of frauds.

TOP

Government bonds sold Long-term interest rate temporarily rises to 0.255% Bank of Japan announces temporary purchases

2022-10-20 12:22:00
In the bond market on the 20th, Japanese government bonds were sold, and the long-term interest rate temporarily rose to 0.255% for two consecutive days following the 19th. In response to this, the Bank of Japan has announced that it will purchase temporary government bonds, making it clear that it will suppress the rise in interest rates.

TOP

The trade deficit in the first half of this fiscal year exceeded 11 trillion yen, the largest ever in the first half of the year.

2022-10-20 11:59:00
The trade statistics for the first half of this fiscal year from April to September, announced by the Ministry of Finance, showed the largest trade deficit ever due to the increase in imports due to the rise in energy prices such as crude oil and the impact of the weak yen. rice field.

TOP

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 149.90 sen level Yen depreciation level approaching 150 yen

2022-10-20 11:55:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthens the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate is trading in the upper 149 yen range to the dollar.

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric announces 70 new fraud cases at 11 bases nationwide, punishment of 10 executives

2022-10-20 11:50:00
Mitsubishi Electric, which has revealed fraudulent product inspections at many factories in Japan, has revealed that there were 70 new frauds at 11 bases nationwide, including Hyogo Prefecture. The company has announced 10 new executive pay cuts following a string of frauds.

TOP

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

2022-10-20 10:31:00
Next year's staple food rice production is expected to be about the same as this year, and as the demand for rice continues to decline, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has left its production forecast unchanged for the first time.

TOP

The trade deficit in the first half of this fiscal year exceeded 11 trillion yen, the largest ever in the first half of the year.

2022-10-20 09:59:00
The trade statistics for the first half of this fiscal year from April to September, announced by the Ministry of Finance, showed the largest trade deficit ever due to the increase in imports due to the rise in energy prices such as crude oil and the impact of the weak yen. rice field.

TOP

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 149.90 sen level Yen depreciation level approaching 150 yen

2022-10-20 09:35:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthens the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate is trading in the upper 149 yen range to the dollar.

TOP

Yen exchange rate Temporary 1 dollar = 149.90 sen level Yen depreciation level approaching 150 yen

2022-10-20 09:08:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 20th, speculation that the United States will continue to raise interest rates further strengthens the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate is trading in the upper 149 yen range to the dollar.

TOP

The trade deficit in the first half of this fiscal year exceeded 11 trillion yen, the largest ever in the first half of the year.

2022-10-20 08:54:00
According to the Ministry of Finance's trade statistics for the first half of this year from April to September, the trade balance, which is the difference between imports and exports, was in the red at 11.075 trillion yen. It is the largest half-year deficit since 1979, when comparable data are available. In addition to the rise in energy prices such as crude oil, the rapid depreciation of the yen has led to a large increase in the amount of imports.

TOP

Tesla reports record sales for the three months ending September

2022-10-20 07:45:00
American electric car maker Tesla's financial results for the three months until September saw record sales as a result of raising prices in response to soaring raw material prices.

TOP

NY foreign exchange market temporarily 1 dollar = 149 yen 90 sen level Renewed the weak yen level for the first time in 32 years

2022-10-20 05:26:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 19th, expectations for a significant interest rate hike increased, and long-term interest rates in the United States rose. The price dropped to the level approaching 150 yen and renewed the weak yen level for the first time in about 32 years.

TOP

Mitsubishi Electric plans to take additional measures against the president and others due to a series of inspection fraud problems

2022-10-20 00:23:00
Mitsubishi Electric has established a policy of taking additional internal disciplinary action against executives involved, including president Hiroshi Uruma, after a series of problems involving improper product inspections at many factories in Japan. The company will also announce the newly discovered fraud on the 20th.

TOP


Kyoto   Mt.Fuji


EN      CS      KO      PT