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Economic news(2023/02/28)


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Olympic bid-rigging case Asked five people including the president of "Dentsu" to return executive compensation

2023-02-28 22:24:00
In addition to the former executives of a subsidiary, the company as a corporation was also indicted in a bid-rigging case over the operation of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. He announced that he was asking for a refund.

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SBI Sumishin Net Bank to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange "Standard Market" in March

2023-02-28 20:46:00
SBI Sumishin Net Bank, a major online bank, will list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's "Standard Market" on March 29.

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New service for foreigners to open accounts from smartphones in a short period of time from 1st

2023-02-28 20:34:00
An online bank and fintech company established by a regional bank in Tokyo will start a service on March 1 that allows foreigners who find it difficult to open a bank account in Japan to open a bank account in a short period of time from their smartphones.

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``Rice taste ranking'' 40 brands produced nationwide last year rated the highest ``special A''

2023-02-28 19:07:00
The results of the "Taste Ranking", which examines the taste of rice produced last year, have been announced, and 40 brands nationwide received the highest "Special A" rating. The number of "Special A" brands has decreased for the fourth consecutive year because the rice plants have fallen due to typhoons and heavy rains.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. internet banking failure recovery

2023-02-28 19:05:00
Access to the Internet banking service for corporations of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation was concentrated and a failure occurred, and it was difficult to connect from around 10:00 am on the 28th, but according to the bank, it was restored around 6:00 pm. That's it.

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Yen exchange rate drop Selling yen and buying dollars from the perspective of prolonged interest rate hikes in the United States

2023-02-28 18:54:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, there was a growing movement to sell the yen and buy the dollar due to the view that inflation would continue in the United States and the interest rate hike would be prolonged, and the yen exchange rate fell.

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Announced the construction of a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido "Rapidus" for the domestic production of advanced semiconductors

2023-02-28 18:40:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in Rapidus, which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors, and has officially announced that it will build a factory for mass production in Chitose City, Hokkaido.

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Electricity rate hike application "We should work on rate control" Komei Yamaguchi representative

2023-02-28 18:24:00
Komeito leader Yamaguchi pointed out that fuel prices have stabilized and that electric power companies' estimates are excessive, and that efforts should be made to curb charges. showed.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Internet banking for corporations Failure to connect

2023-02-28 17:58:00
At Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, access to Internet banking services for corporations has been concentrated and failures have occurred, making it difficult to connect. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is investigating the detailed cause and rushing to restore it.

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Housing starts in January increased for the first time in four months, up 6.6% year-on-year

2023-02-28 16:56:00
In January, the number of housing construction starts nationwide increased for the first time in four months.

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Stock prices Slight price movements Lack of sense of direction

2023-02-28 16:43:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo stock market and stock prices moved slightly.

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Wholesale egg prices hit record highs in February Spread of bird flu

2023-02-28 16:36:00
This month's wholesale egg prices were the highest since 1993 when the statistics were released due to soaring feed prices and the spread of bird flu.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Internet banking for corporations Failure to connect

2023-02-28 16:00:00
According to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, from around 10:00 am on the 28th, there has been a problem that makes it difficult to connect to the Internet banking service for corporations. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation explained that it was due to "concentration of access", and they are investigating the detailed cause and rushing to restore it. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is calling on customers who are in a hurry to consider transactions with other banks.

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Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Candidate “Continues Monetary Easing, Supports Wage Raises”

2023-02-28 15:27:00
The House of Councilors held a hearing and questioning session on the two candidates presented by the government as candidates for the position of vice governor of the Bank of Japan, and each of them indicated that they would like to encourage companies to raise wages by continuing monetary easing.

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Announced the construction of a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido "Rapidus" for the domestic production of advanced semiconductors

2023-02-28 14:05:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in Rapidus, which aims to domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors, and has officially announced that it will build a factory for mass production in Chitose City, Hokkaido.

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Two candidates for the vice governor of the Bank of Japan presented by the government are heard and questioned at the House of Councillors

2023-02-28 12:50:00
The House of Councilors held a hearing and questioning session on the two candidates presented by the government as deputy governors of the Bank of Japan. showed the idea.

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Wholesale egg prices hit record highs in February Spread of bird flu

2023-02-28 11:48:00
This month's wholesale egg prices were the highest since 1993 when the statistics were released due to soaring feed prices and the spread of bird flu.

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"Joyful" to stop selling some menus using eggs from the 28th

2023-02-28 11:44:00
Joyful, a family restaurant with approximately 600 stores nationwide, will suspend sales of some menu items using eggs from the 28th, saying that it has become difficult to stably purchase eggs due to the spread of bird flu. decided.

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Announced the construction of a factory in Chitose, Hokkaido "Rapidus" for the domestic production of advanced semiconductors

2023-02-28 11:37:00
Eight major Japanese companies have invested in Rapidus, which aims to produce cutting-edge semiconductors domestically.

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One of the world's largest mobile-related exhibitions Focusing on VR using 5G Spain

2023-02-28 10:37:00
The world's largest mobile-related exhibition has started in Spain, and the latest technologies such as high-speed, large-capacity communication standards and VR (virtual reality) utilizing 5G are attracting attention.

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Industrial production in January declines for the first time in three months

2023-02-28 09:19:00
The industrial production index for last month and January, which shows corporate production activities, was 91.4 with 2015 as 100, down 4.6% from the previous month and falling for the first time in three months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) maintained its basic judgment that "production is weak."

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“No need to inflate” and “visualization” Active introduction of new technology to tires

2023-02-28 08:01:00
As the competition in the development of vehicles such as EVs (electric vehicles) and self-driving technology accelerates, there is a growing movement among tire manufacturers to introduce new technologies.

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Intellectual Property Protection on the Metaverse Proposal to Revise the Law to be Submitted to the Diet this Week METI

2023-02-28 07:10:00
In order to protect intellectual property on the digital virtual space, the Metaverse, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has compiled a bill to revise the law prohibiting the manufacture and sale of counterfeit goods on the Metaverse, and will submit it to the current ordinary session of the Diet. increase.

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“No need to inflate” and “visualization” Active introduction of new technology to tires

2023-02-28 07:09:00
As the competition in the development of vehicles such as EVs (electric vehicles) and self-driving technology accelerates, there is a growing movement among tire manufacturers to introduce new technologies.

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