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Economic news(2023/02/27)


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Japan Post Holdings to sell part of Japan Post Bank shares Possibility of 1 trillion yen scale

2023-02-27 19:18:00
日本郵政は、保有するゆうちょ銀行の株式の一部について、来月売却することを決めました。売却額は1兆円規模となる可能性もあります。

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Aiming for domestic production of advanced semiconductors "Rapidus" to build a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido

2023-02-27 19:11:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in "Rapidus," which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors. is expected to be formally announced.

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Supporting the elderly with ``Earphones listening with cartilage'' Trial introduction at Shinkin Bank in Tokyo

2023-02-27 19:02:00
Earphones that use ear cartilage to listen to sounds will be introduced on a trial basis at credit unions in Tokyo, etc., in order to support communication with elderly people who are hard of hearing at financial institutions and other counters. became.

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Yen exchange rate decline Selling the yen due to concerns about prolonged monetary tightening in the United States

2023-02-27 18:54:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 27th, the beginning of the week, the yen exchange rate fell as the movement to buy the dollar and sell the yen increased due to a sense of caution that the US monetary tightening would be prolonged.

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[Details] Kazuo Ueda, candidate for Governor of the Bank of Japan, hears the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 18:36:00
Economist Kazuo Ueda, who was proposed by the government as a candidate to succeed Governor Kuroda of the Bank of Japan, was heard and questioned in the House of Councillors. In addition, I reiterated the idea that continuation is necessary.

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JAL Group company Starts operation of a new export base for loading perishables

2023-02-27 18:07:00
In order to export fresh fish and fruits overseas, a JAL Group company has started operating a new export base where perishable foods are loaded directly into air containers at a market adjacent to Narita Airport.

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Aiming for domestic production of advanced semiconductors "Rapidus" to build a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido

2023-02-27 17:39:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in "Rapidus," which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors. is expected to be formally announced.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 17:30:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. was asked. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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Aiming for domestic production of advanced semiconductors "Rapidus" to build a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido

2023-02-27 16:55:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in Rapidus, which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors. On the 28th, Rapidus President Atsuyoshi Koike is expected to visit Hokkaido and meet with Governor Suzuki and others to formally announce the construction of the new factory.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 16:29:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. is being questioned. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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Stock price small price movement 29.52 yen depreciation

2023-02-27 16:25:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 27th, the beginning of the week, showed a slight price movement.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 16:09:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. is being questioned. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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Nissan to raise EV sales ratio to 98% in Europe

2023-02-27 15:55:00
Nissan Motor announced that it will increase the sales ratio of "electric vehicles" such as EV = electric vehicles. In Europe, we plan to make 98% of all vehicles electrified by fiscal 2026, further accelerating our response to the shift to EVs.

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Five domestic automakers' production volumes in January fell below the same month of the previous year

2023-02-27 15:41:00
Last month's production volume by major domestic automakers was down from the same month last year in five out of eight companies due to semiconductor shortages and production in China that fell sharply due to the effects of the consecutive holidays in conjunction with the Lunar New Year. rice field.

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Restaurant chain January sales up 15.3% year-on-year, 14th consecutive month of increase

2023-02-27 15:36:00
Last month's sales at major restaurant chains across the country were up 15.3% from the same month the previous year, marking the 14th straight month of growth.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 15:07:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. is being questioned. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 14:12:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. is being questioned. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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Long-term interest rate Trading is completed at the upper limit of the fluctuation range of the Bank of Japan of 0.5%

2023-02-27 13:56:00
In the bond market on the 27th of the week, the long-term interest rate was traded at 0.5%, which the Bank of Japan set as the upper limit of the fluctuation range.

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[Breaking news] Bank of Japan governor candidate Kazuo Ueda hears policy in the House of Councilors

2023-02-27 13:18:00
On the 14th of this month, the government submitted to the Diet a plan to appoint economist Kazuo Ueda, a former deliberative committee member of the Bank of Japan, to succeed Kuroda as Governor of the Bank of Japan. On the 24th of last week, three candidates for the governorship and vice-president's position were heard and questioned at the House of Representatives Operational Committee, and after 1:00 p.m. is being questioned. We will provide a quick report on Mr. Ueda's beliefs and the exchange of questions.

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Halal-certified Kobe beef to be exported to Saudi Arabia for the first time

2023-02-27 12:53:00
"Kobe Beef", a high-class Japanese beef that is gaining popularity overseas, will be exported for the first time to Saudi Arabia in the Middle East. We would like to expand consumption in the Middle East, where there are many wealthy people.

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small price movements

2023-02-27 12:19:00
The Tokyo stock market on the 27th, the beginning of the week, and the stock price have become a small price movement.

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Free Japanese learning service for people evacuated from Ukraine

2023-02-27 06:47:00
Acquiring the Japanese language has become an issue as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been prolonged and the importance of providing employment assistance to those who have evacuated to Japan has increased. A venture company in Tokyo has developed a new language learning service using Ukrainian personnel and is providing it free of charge.

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Unused state-owned land and prime land in urban areas shift from “selling” to “leasing”

2023-02-27 06:46:00
The Ministry of Finance has changed its policy of gaining income from the sale of government-owned land that is not being used, as a general rule, to a policy of renting only prime land in urban areas to earn rental income. We would like to be able to respond in the future when the use of land becomes necessary for the construction of public facilities.

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