Economic news(2023/01/11)
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2023-01-11 19:37:00
The Chinese authorities have temporarily suspended the issuance of visas to Japanese nationals, and the impact is spreading domestically as well. It is seen as a countermeasure against the strengthening of border measures by the Japanese government, and the Chinese side emphasized that it was an equal response. The Japanese government, which does not restrict the issuance of visas for Chinese visitors to Japan, is protesting against these measures. We have summarized the background of the suspension of visa issuance and the impact on the country.
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Promoted Vice President Niwa to the new president of JR Central. President Kaneko became chairman.
2023-01-11 18:47:00
JR Tokai has announced that President Shin Kaneko will become chairman and Vice President Shunsuke Niwa will be promoted to succeed him.
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Yen exchange rate small price movement Wait-and-see mood ahead of US consumer price index announcement
2023-01-11 18:32:00
On the 11th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate moved slightly.
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Stock price rises from the view that inflation in the United States will subside
2023-01-11 16:40:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 11th, the stock price rose.
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Bank of Japan Lifestyle Survey “Prices have risen” is 94%, the highest level in about 14 years
2023-01-11 16:39:00
According to a survey conducted by the Bank of Japan on individual lifestyles, the percentage of people who answered that prices had risen compared to a year ago reached 94%, the highest level in about 14 years. The percentage of people who think that they are no longer able to afford to live is increasing, and the impact of high prices on household budgets is becoming serious.
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Economic index for November fell 0.5 points from the previous month, falling for 3 consecutive months
2023-01-11 15:16:00
According to the economic trend index released by the Cabinet Office last November, the coincident index, which indicates the current state of the economy, has declined for three consecutive months.
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Chocolate price hike before Valentine's Day
2023-01-11 14:57:00
As prices continue to rise, the price of chocolate is also rising before next month's Valentine's Day. Some retailers in Tokyo are trying to keep the price low, such as changing the raw materials used.
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Last year's best-selling car in Japan Honda "N-BOX" minicar for the first time in two years
2023-01-11 14:40:00
Last year, Honda's "N-BOX" was the best-selling car in Japan, and minicars topped the list for the first time in two years.
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Fast Retailing to raise domestic employee annual salary by up to about 40%
2023-01-11 11:47:00
Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO, has decided to raise the annual income of its domestic employees by up to 40% from March this year. The aim is to respond to the international competition to acquire human resources, taking into account rising prices.
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Fast Retailing to raise domestic employee annual salary by up to about 40%
2023-01-11 11:14:00
Fast Retailing, which operates UNIQLO, has decided to raise the annual income of its domestic employees by up to 40% from March this year. The aim is to respond to the international competition to acquire human resources, taking into account rising prices.
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Downward revision of global economic growth rate World Bank due to inflation and interest rate hikes
2023-01-11 09:17:00
The World Bank has revised its global economic growth rate downward to 1.7%, 1.3 points lower than the previous forecast. It points out that the global economy is decelerating rapidly due to record inflation and unusual interest rate hikes, and that there is a danger of falling into a recession if the situation worsens.
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Construction machinery manufacturers launch electric excavators one after another to support a decarbonized society
2023-01-11 06:58:00
As a response to a decarbonized society, construction machinery manufacturers are launching electric excavators one after another into the market. Electrification is accelerating in the field of automobiles, but it seems that construction machinery will also be electrified this year.
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