Economic news(2023/01/31)
Bank of Japan Meeting Minutes 10 Years Ago Released “2% Price Target” Abe Requests
2023-01-31 21:39:00
The Bank of Japan released the minutes of its Monetary Policy Meetings from July to December 2012. Just before the December meeting, then-President Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called on the BOJ to set a price target of 2% in an effort to break out of deflation. It turns out that there was concern that if the target was not achieved, confidence in the BOJ would decline, which would have a negative impact on the economy.
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Kanden President apologizes for unauthorized viewing of customer information `` Shaking fair competition ''
2023-01-31 19:14:00
Regarding the problem that Kansai Electric Power employees illegally browsed the customer information of competitors through a subsidiary, President Nozomu Mori apologized at the financial results conference on the 31st, saying, "It shakes fair competition." , he indicated his intention to further promote corporate culture reforms such as thorough compliance.
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The nation's first 4-story wooden prefectural house built using traditional construction methods Tokushima
2023-01-31 19:10:00
Tokushima Prefecture built the country's first four-story wooden prefectural housing using a traditional construction method that exposes the pillars, and a preview was held for prospective residents on the 31st.
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Power generation by solar panels installed on the roof of factories, etc. To purchase electricity at a high price
2023-01-31 19:06:00
In order to encourage the installation of solar panels on the roofs of companies' factories and warehouses, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced that a system to purchase the electricity generated by the panels installed in these places at a high price will be introduced in the year after next (FY2024). I decided to start from
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60 years since the opening of the expressway Approximately 5 trillion yen is required for aging construction NEXCO 3 companies trial calculation
2023-01-31 18:46:00
The expressway managed by "NEXCO" has been 60 years since its first opening, and there are issues such as reinforcement and repair due to aging. The three companies of "NEXCO" have estimated that the new construction cost will be about 1 trillion yen, and the total cost will be about 5 trillion yen.
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Yen exchange rate decline Awareness of widening interest rate differentials due to rising long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States
2023-01-31 18:38:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 31st, long-term interest rates in Europe and the United States rose, raising awareness of the widening interest rate differential, and there was a move to sell the yen and buy the dollar and the euro, and the yen exchange rate fell.
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The level of fixed interest rates on home loans in February The response of major banks is divided
2023-01-31 18:16:00
All major banks have announced the fixed interest rate levels for mortgages that will be applied in February. Some major banks will raise interest rates, but others will either leave them unchanged or lower them, and the response is divided.
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Stock price slight price movement Closing price is 106.29 yen lower than the previous day
2023-01-31 18:14:00
On the 31st, the Tokyo stock market and stock prices moved slightly.
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Last year's housing starts increased by 0.4% from the previous year and increased for the second consecutive year
2023-01-31 17:45:00
The number of housing construction starts nationwide last year slightly exceeded the previous year and increased for the second consecutive year.
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Developed by a major manufacturer of “alternative seafood” that also uses soybeans to fry white fish
2023-01-31 17:27:00
It seems that meat and fish coming from the fields will become even more familiar. A major food manufacturer has developed "alternative seafood" products such as fried white fish made from soybeans.
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Hino Motors to resume shipping in mid-February with recertification of one model of heavy-duty truck
2023-01-31 16:40:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism recertified one model of heavy-duty truck whose certification required for production and sales had been revoked due to the inspection data falsification problem by Hino Motors. Hino Motors plans to resume shipments in mid-February.
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Last year's movie box office revenue exceeded 200 billion yen for the first time in three years due to strong Japanese animation
2023-01-31 16:29:00
Last year, the domestic box office revenue exceeded 200 billion yen for the first time in three years, reaching approximately 213.1 billion yen, due to the favorable performance of Japanese animation films.
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Bank of Japan Releases Minutes of Monetary Policy Meeting 10 Years Ago Discussed on Price Target
2023-01-31 16:10:00
The Bank of Japan released the minutes of its Monetary Policy Meetings from July to December 2012. Just before the December meeting, then-President Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called on the BOJ to set a price target of 2% in an effort to break out of deflation. It turns out that there was concern that if the target was not achieved, confidence in the BOJ would decline, which would have a negative impact on the economy.
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January's "Consumer Confidence Index" improved for two consecutive months.
2023-01-31 16:06:00
This month's "Consumer Confidence Index", which indicates the willingness of consumers to shop, improved for the second consecutive month due to the fact that there were no restrictions on behavior for the first time in three years during the year-end and New Year holidays.
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China BYD Started sales of EV passenger cars in Japan World's second largest EV manufacturer
2023-01-31 16:01:00
BYD, a major Chinese EV = electric vehicle, has started selling EV passenger cars in Japan from January 31st. Attention will be paid to how much the entry of the world's second largest EV manufacturer will affect trends in the Japanese EV market.
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The number of domestic overnight guests in December increased by 20% compared to the same month of the previous year, and the number of foreigners increased by about 18 times
2023-01-31 15:45:00
According to the Japan Tourism Agency's preliminary figures, a total of 47.03 million people stayed at domestic hotels and inns in December, a 20% increase from the same month of the previous year.
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TikTok CEO to testify before US House hearings
2023-01-31 15:20:00
In the United States, there is growing concern that information may be leaked to the Chinese government via TikTok, a video sharing app operated by a Chinese company. It was the first time to testify about the handling of user information such as privacy protection.
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Securing eggs for household use, but there are cases where the supply of eggs for processing is stagnant Impact of bird flu
2023-01-31 14:51:00
As the spread of bird flu continues, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries says that it has secured a sufficient supply of packed eggs for home use, but that there are cases where the supply is stagnant, mainly for processing.
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Seven-Eleven Suspension and review of some products that use eggs Impact of bird flu
2023-01-31 14:23:00
Seven-Eleven Japan, a major convenience store chain, said that the supply of eggs has been delayed due to the influence of the bird flu epidemic. announced that he had gone
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Self-checkout age confirmation with digital technology “Also sell alcohol and cigarettes”
2023-01-31 14:12:00
An industry group has created new guidelines so that even self-checkouts at convenience stores can use digital technology to verify age and sell alcohol and cigarettes.
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Ministry of Finance maintains nationwide economic judgment 'gradually picking up'
2023-01-31 13:04:00
The Ministry of Finance compiled its assessment of the national economy, stating that the economy is "recovering moderately," but said it was necessary to pay attention to the downturn in overseas economies and rising prices.
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Export restrictions on cutting-edge semiconductors “Appropriate measures based on trends in other countries” Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry
2023-01-31 12:40:00
Regarding the government's consideration of export restrictions on cutting-edge semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment with China and other countries in mind, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura refrained from discussing specific details, but exchanged views with relevant countries such as the United States. , He expressed his intention to respond appropriately while taking into account trends in other countries.
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December industrial production index 95.4, down 0.1% from the previous month, down for the first time in two months
2023-01-31 11:17:00
The industrial production index in December last year, which shows corporate production activities, was 95.4 with 2015 as 100, down 0.1% from the previous month. The index fell for the first time in two months, and the underlying assessment of production activity remained "weak".
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Bank of Japan Releases Minutes of Monetary Policy Meeting 10 Years Ago Discussed on Price Target
2023-01-31 09:41:00
The Bank of Japan released the minutes of its Monetary Policy Meetings from July to December 2012. Just before the December meeting, then-President Shinzo Abe of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) called on the BOJ to set a price target of 2% in an effort to break out of deflation. It turns out that there was concern that if the target was not achieved, confidence in the BOJ would decline, which would have a negative impact on the economy.
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December industrial production index 95.4, down 0.1% from the previous month, down for the first time in two months
2023-01-31 08:57:00
The industrial production index in December last year, which indicates corporate production activities, was 95.4 with 2015 as 100, down 0.1% from the previous month and falling for the first time in two months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) maintained its basic judgment that "production is weak."
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The unemployment rate in December was 2.5%, unchanged from the previous month, and the average for the last year was 2.6%.
2023-01-31 08:39:00
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the nationwide unemployment rate was 2.5% in December last year, unchanged from the previous month. As a result, the average unemployment rate last year was 2.6%, an improvement of 0.2 percentage points from the previous year.
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Developed an ultra-compact device that detects concealed guns with terahertz waves
2023-01-31 05:53:00
An ultra-compact device that can detect handguns and kitchen knives hidden under clothes has been developed. Electromagnetic waves called terahertz waves, which have the property of slipping through objects, are used, and companies are considering using them for crime prevention measures.
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Tokyu Department Store Main Store Closed Today 36-story Complex on the Site of Redevelopment
2023-01-31 05:26:00
The department store Tokyu Department Store, which has been operating in Shibuya, Tokyo for more than half a century, will close on the 31st due to the redevelopment of the city. A complex facility with 36 floors above ground is scheduled to be built on the site, and the appearance of Shibuya will change once again.
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Former Nidec CEO Jun Seki to head EV for Taiwan Honhai Precision Industry
2023-01-31 05:01:00
Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry, the world's largest contract manufacturer of electronic equipment, announced on the 30th that it will invite Mr. Jun Seki, who was the CEO of Nidec, to be in charge of the EV (electric vehicle) business. Did.
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Chugoku Electric Power Unauthorized viewing of customer information of competitors Suspicion of about 4,000 cases
2023-01-31 04:02:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has revealed that it is suspected that about 4,000 items of information were viewed by employees of Chugoku Electric Power Co., Ltd., illegally viewing customer information of competitors through subsidiaries. bottom.
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