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Economic news(2023/01/24)


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“Labor-Management Forum” Keidanren and Rengo Chairman Calls for “Importance of Raising Wages”

2023-01-24 23:00:00
A ``labor-management forum'' was held to explain the policy on wage increases in this year's spring struggle, and the chairmen of ``Keidanren'' and ``Rengo'' called out that wage increases are becoming important as prices continue to rise.

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Crude oil production at major resource development company INPEX UAE to expand 1.5 times within 10 years

2023-01-24 22:49:00
INPEX, a major Japanese resource development company, has announced a policy to increase the production capacity of crude oil production, which holds interests in the UAE = United Arab Emirates, to 1.5 times the current production capacity within 10 years.

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Nidec's final profit forecast for this fiscal year has been revised significantly downward

2023-01-24 22:47:00
Nidec, a major electronic component company, has reduced its final profit forecast for the current fiscal year from the initial 165 billion yen to 60 billion yen due to the stagnant production of EV (electric vehicle) related products in China. revised downwards significantly.

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Spring wage negotiations How to proceed with wage increase negotiations Increase in consultations with consulting companies

2023-01-24 19:30:00
With record price increases progressing, it is also an issue whether the labor union can proceed with negotiations for a wage increase in this year's spring labor offensive. Consulting companies in Tokyo are receiving more consultations from labor unions on how to proceed with negotiations for wage increases.

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Sogo/Seibu Sale to U.S. investment fund Postponed from February 1 to March

2023-01-24 18:48:00
Seven & i Holdings, a major distribution company, has decided to postpone the sale of Sogo and Seibu's department stores, which are suffering from poor management, from the 1st of next month, which was originally planned, and to do so by the end of March. Announced.

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"Labor-Management Forum" Keidanren Chairman Tokura "Consider positive wage increases"

2023-01-24 18:34:00
A ``labor-management forum'' was held to explain the policy of raising wages in this year's spring labor offensive, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura said, ``I don't remember a time when consideration of price trends was so strongly demanded.'' ", and called for positive consideration of wage increases.

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Yen exchange rate rises slightly

2023-01-24 18:22:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 24th, the yen exchange rate rose slightly.

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Fundamental fiscal balance showing fiscal soundness Expand deficit in FY2025 despite high economic growth

2023-01-24 18:02:00
The Cabinet Office has compiled the latest estimates of the "primary balance of payments," one of the indicators of fiscal soundness. Even assuming higher economic growth, the government expects a deficit of about 1.5 trillion yen in fiscal 2025, which is the target of surplus, and the increase in defense spending makes it harder to achieve the target. is increasing.

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Pearl prices higher than usual Mie due to mass death of young oysters and weak yen

2023-01-24 17:28:00
An auction was held in Ise City for pearls produced in Mie Prefecture, etc., and the transaction was at a higher price than usual due to the mass death of young Akoya pearl oysters used for farming.

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Stock prices rise Buy orders for a wide range of stocks, mainly semiconductor-related

2023-01-24 16:17:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 24th, buy orders were issued for a wide range of stocks, mainly semiconductor-related stocks, and stock prices rose.

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Toranomon Hills Station Tower in Minato-ku, Tokyo to be completed in July

2023-01-24 15:58:00
An overview was announced on the 24th before the completion of a new building at Toranomon Hills, which is being developed by a major real estate company in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

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Last year's domestic shipment value of "white goods" such as refrigerators was the second highest after 1991

2023-01-24 12:31:00
Last year's domestic shipments of so-called white goods such as air conditioners and refrigerators surpassed the previous year for the first time in two years. This was the second highest level since 1985, when comparisons are possible with current statistics, due to rising product prices due to soaring raw material costs and transportation costs.

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Stock price rises by more than 400 yen Receiving the flow of the New York market

2023-01-24 12:20:00
The stock price has risen by more than 400 yen due to the rise of three major stock indices in the Tokyo stock market on the 24th and the New York market on the 23rd.

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"Labor-Management Forum" Keidanren Chairman Tokura "Consider positive wage increases"

2023-01-24 11:49:00
A ``labor-management forum'' was held to explain the policy of raising wages in this year's spring labor offensive, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura said, ``I don't remember a time when consideration of price trends was so strongly demanded.'' ", and called for positive consideration of wage increases.

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Brazilian president visits Argentina to show ideas for deepening economic integration

2023-01-24 08:35:00
President Lula of South America Brazil visited Argentina on his first overseas visit after taking office, and showed his intention to deepen economic integration, such as aiming to create a common currency between the two countries.

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Japan Fair Trade Commission

2023-01-24 06:50:00
In order to realize a decarbonized society, there are an increasing number of efforts by multiple companies to jointly develop technologies, but on the other hand, there are concerns that there may be cases where free competition may be hindered. . For this reason, the Japan Fair Trade Commission has decided to compile guidelines that show what cases violate the Antimonopoly Act.

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