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Economic news(2023/02/22)


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Utilization of domestic compost, etc. To develop cheap fertilizer Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries establishes council

2023-02-22 23:19:00
With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which will soon be a year old, the importance of food security is increasing, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has established a new council for the utilization of domestic compost, etc., and is developing inexpensive fertilizers. I decided to proceed with

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Toyota to start full-scale production of EVs in the United States in 2025 Batteries are also produced in the United States

2023-02-22 22:56:00
In order to respond to the expansion of the EV = electric vehicle market, Toyota Motor Corporation will start full-scale production of EVs in the United States in 2025. Batteries, which are the main components, will also be produced in the United States, and we plan to establish an efficient production system.

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Shunto Honda Wage increase and bonus Full response as requested by the union

2023-02-22 18:57:00
In this year's spring labor offensive, which focused on dealing with price hikes, Honda fully responded to the labor union's request for wage increases and bonuses. We intend to respond three weeks earlier than next month's intensive response date, and hope that this will affect group companies' response to the ongoing record price rise.

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Shunto Toyota Motor Management Side Wage Raise and Bonus Full Response Policy

2023-02-22 18:53:00
Toyota's first labor-management negotiations were held on the 22nd of this year's spring labor offensive, and the management indicated a policy of fully responding to the union's request for wage increases and bonuses. The first round of negotiations effectively settled the dispute over wages and bonuses.

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Yen exchange rate falls slightly from the view that interest rate hikes will be prolonged in the United States

2023-02-22 18:47:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 22nd, there was a move to sell the yen and buy the dollar due to the view that the interest rate hike in the United States would be prolonged, and the yen exchange rate fell slightly.

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Cyber ​​attack on Fujitsu corporate internet line Was communication content stolen?

2023-02-22 18:43:00
Fujitsu's Internet line service system provided to companies was attacked, and operational account information was stolen. revealed something.

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Government Advisory Council to Establish ``Security Clearance'' System

2023-02-22 18:35:00
In order to prevent the outflow of advanced technology, a government expert meeting was held to establish a system called "security clearance" to confirm the trustworthiness of people who handle important information. There was an opinion that the system should be designed with consideration for

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Nationwide supermarket January sales up 1.3% year-on-year, 7th consecutive month of increase

2023-02-22 17:05:00
Sales at major supermarkets nationwide in January were 1.1242 trillion yen, an increase of 1.3% compared to the same month of the previous year, marking the seventh consecutive month of growth.

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Electricity rate reduction amount “Indicate on bills, etc.” Representative Komei Yamaguchi

2023-02-22 16:21:00
Regarding measures to reduce the burden of electricity charges, Komeito representative Yamaguchi pointed out that some businesses do not indicate the specific amount of price reductions on their bills, etc., and called for improvements.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen Cautious view on the future of the world economy

2023-02-22 15:59:00
In the Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the number of sell orders increased, and the Nikkei Stock Average dropped by more than 400 yen at one point.

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Gasoline price nationwide average 167.4 yen per liter, unchanged from last week

2023-02-22 15:58:00
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is commissioned by the government to investigate gasoline prices, the national average retail price of regular gasoline as of the 20th of this month was 167.4 yen per liter, unchanged from last week.

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1 year after invasion of Ukraine More than 60% of Japanese companies suspend or withdraw from Russian business

2023-02-22 15:30:00
It has been a year since the invasion, and more than 60% of Japanese companies based in Russia have either suspended or withdrawn from the local business. A total of 64.6% of companies will withdraw or suspend business, an increase of about 10 points from the previous survey in August last year.

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Major U.S. retailer secures employees amid labor shortages following successive wage hikes

2023-02-22 15:17:00
As labor shortages continue in the United States, there are a series of moves to raise wages to secure employees among major retailers.

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Shunto Toyota Motor Management Side Wage Raise and Bonus Full Response Policy

2023-02-22 13:00:00
On the 22nd, Toyota's first labor-management negotiations were held on the 22nd of this year's spring labor offensive, and the management indicated a policy of fully responding to the union's request for wage increases and bonuses. In the first round of negotiations, the debate over wages and bonuses was virtually settled.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen Receiving price drop in NY market

2023-02-22 12:20:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 22nd, the stock price has dropped significantly.

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Long-term interest rate temporarily rises to 0.505% Exceeds upper limit of fluctuation range of 0.5% for 2 consecutive days

2023-02-22 11:47:00
In the bond market on the 22nd, the movement to sell government bonds increased, and the long-term interest rate temporarily rose to 0.505%, exceeding the 0.5% upper limit of fluctuation range set by the Bank of Japan following the 21st. There is increasing pressure on interest rates due to concerns that the Bank of Japan will move to revise its monetary easing measures.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 400 yen Receiving price drop in NY market

2023-02-22 11:06:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 400 yen at one point. In the New York market on the 21st, there was a growing sense of caution about the future of the American economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq stock index dropped sharply, but in response to this, the Tokyo market also issued sell orders for a wide range of stocks.

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NY Dow price drop close to 700 dollars Yen exchange rate temporarily 1 dollar = 135 yen level

2023-02-22 06:46:00
In the New York stock market on the 21st, selling orders swelled as concerns spread over the future performance of major American retailers, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell sharply by nearly $700.

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Nippon Steel invests approximately 110 billion yen in Canadian coal company to secure high-quality coal

2023-02-22 04:28:00
Nippon Steel has announced that it will invest approximately 110 billion yen in a coal mining company established by a major Canadian resource company. The aim is to secure high-quality coal, which is indispensable for next-generation steelmaking technology that leads to decarbonization.

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To digital wage payment Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare policy to set up a dedicated department

2023-02-22 04:18:00
In conjunction with the start of so-called digital payment of wages using payment apps from the new fiscal year, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will set up a new specialized department with members such as lawyers and accountants to review payment app providers and consult with companies that have introduced them. Policy.

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One car of the Kyushu Shinkansen is transported to Fukuoka, including the first bonito from Kagoshima

2023-02-22 04:10:00
On the 21st, JR Kyushu, which is working on a demonstration experiment of logistics using the Kyushu Shinkansen, used all one vehicle for transportation and carried the first bonito from Kagoshima that had just been landed in the morning to Fukuoka.

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