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Economic news(2022/11/09)


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Toyota to sell EVs in Thailand Considering local production

2022-11-09 23:06:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it will sell EVs (electric vehicles) in the form of government subsidies in Thailand, a major market in Southeast Asia. In the future, we are also considering local production of EVs in Thailand, and competition with leading Chinese manufacturers in this field is likely to intensify.

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US IT giant Meta cuts more than 11,000 employees About 13% of all employees

2022-11-09 21:20:00
American IT giant Meta, the former Facebook, announced on the 9th that it will cut more than 11,000 people, about 13% of all employees. In a message from CEO Mark Zuckerberg, he cited the economic slowdown due to the rapid interest rate hike in the United States and the intensification of competition with other companies as reasons for the reduction in personnel. In the message, CEO Zuckerberg commented, 'I take responsibility for my mistakes.'

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Nissan Renault EV new company investment

2022-11-09 19:20:00
Nissan Motor President Makoto Uchida said he would consider investing in a new EV = electric vehicle company that Renault plans to spin off after discussing the benefits for the company.

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Yen exchange rate rises to the 145 yen level Movement to ascertain the results of the US midterm elections

2022-11-09 19:14:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 9th, as the US midterm elections were being counted, there was a move to sell the dollar in hand and buy the yen to see the results. It went up in price.

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State Minister of Finance Inoue inspects GSDF camp while considering significant increase in defense spending

2022-11-09 17:27:00
State Minister of Finance Inoue inspected the garrison of the Ground Self-Defense Force, while the government and ruling parties are discussing the drastic strengthening of defense capabilities. As the budget proposal for next fiscal year considers a significant increase in defense spending, the aim is to reflect the opinions of the field in the budget assessment.

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ZOZO to open its first physical store in Tokyo Reservation system No product sales

2022-11-09 17:11:00
A major fashion mail order site has launched a new strategy to actually set up a store. With the aim of promoting online sales through trying on clothes in stores, there is a growing movement to uncover demand through the synergistic effect of the online and real world.

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Rice crop pattern National average is expected to be “normal” Blessed with weather

2022-11-09 16:19:00
The crop pattern of this year's rice is expected to be "normal year" on average nationwide due to the favorable weather.

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Stock prices fall Moves to secure profits before the situation in the US midterm elections becomes clear

2022-11-09 16:01:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 9th, before the situation of the mid-term elections in the United States became clear, some investors temporarily sold stocks to secure profits, and the stock price fell.

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Gasoline price nationwide average of 168.1 yen, falling for 2 consecutive weeks

2022-11-09 15:36:00
The nationwide average retail price of regular gasoline this week was 168.1 yen, falling for the second consecutive week.

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Fast Retailing Supports Self-Reliance for Refugees in Bangladesh

2022-11-09 15:34:00
Against the backdrop of heightened global awareness of human rights, companies are required to strengthen their efforts. Fast Retailing, which owns UNIQLO, is working with UN agencies to help refugees to become self-sufficient by learning sewing skills in Bangladesh. I decided to do

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Economic Watchers Survey in October: Improvements for 3 months in a row, but future index deterioration

2022-11-09 15:16:00
In the Cabinet Office's October Economy Watchers Survey, which asks working people how they feel about the economy, the index showing the current state of the economy has improved for three consecutive months. However, the index that shows the future of the economy has deteriorated due to the impact of soaring prices.

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Generic drug major "Nichi-Iko" outlook for excess debt

2022-11-09 13:43:00
"Nichi-Iko", a major generic drug company that is trying to rebuild its management while continuing its business, announced that it is expected to fall into insolvency with liabilities exceeding assets in the interim financial results of the entire group this year.

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Current account surplus in the first half of this fiscal year Significantly decreased compared to the previous fiscal year

2022-11-09 10:32:00
The current account surplus in the first half of this fiscal year, which shows how much Japan has earned through trade and investment with other countries, has decreased significantly by more than 6.86 trillion yen compared to the first half of last year.

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Current account surplus in the first half of this fiscal year Significantly decreased compared to the previous fiscal year

2022-11-09 09:11:00
According to the balance of payments statistics released by the Ministry of Finance, the current account surplus in the first half of this fiscal year from April to September, which shows how much Japan has earned through trade and investment with foreign countries, was 4 trillion. It was 845.8 billion yen. This is a significant decrease of 6,862.7 billion yen compared to the first half of the previous fiscal year. 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.

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"COP27" summit ends, some countries announce funding for damage to developing countries

2022-11-09 07:07:00
At the meeting of the leaders of each country held until the 8th at the United Nations conference "COP27" to discuss climate change countermeasures, some developing countries complained of serious damage due to abnormal weather, and some expressed their own financial support. Developed countries are also moving, and attention will be paid to the extent to which developing countries and developed countries will come together in terms of assistance in the future.

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While the US midterm election voting continues, the NY Dow average stock price rises for three consecutive business days

2022-11-09 06:41:00
As the mid-term elections in the United States continue to vote, the New York stock market on the 8th saw an increase in buy orders due to the view that the Republican Party is gaining the upper hand in the House of Representatives, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for the third consecutive business day. rice field.

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Elon Musk buys Twitter to be delisted from NY Stock Exchange

2022-11-09 05:25:00
Twitter, the social media giant acquired by American entrepreneur Elon Musk, will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on the 8th. Attention will be paid to how Mr. Mask will rebuild the company whose performance continues to be poor.

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Nintendo's interim financial results final profit hits record high Yen depreciation boosts profits

2022-11-09 00:36:00
Nintendo's interim financial results for the entire group from April to September this year saw the final profit reach a record high for this period, partly because profits were pushed up by the weaker yen.

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NTT raises the starting salary of new university graduates by about 30,000 yen to 250,000 yen next year

2022-11-09 00:34:00
NTT has announced a policy of raising the starting salary of new university graduates joining the company next fiscal year by about 30,000 yen to 250,000 yen. As the competition for recruiting IT human resources is intensifying, the aim is to acquire excellent human resources by improving treatment.

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