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Economic news(2023/03/07)


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"Government-labor-management meeting" to be held on the 15th of this month for the first time in about 8 years

2023-03-07 21:37:00
As the spring labor offensive is in full swing, the government wants to prepare an environment for wage increases, and is making adjustments centered on holding the "Government-Labor-Management Conference" for the first time in about eight years next week on the 15th.

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H3 rocket launch failed, second stage failed to ignite, JAXA to investigate cause

2023-03-07 20:27:00
Japan's new flagship rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and after that, a signal to destroy the command was issued. was sent and the launch failed. In response to this, JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency held a press conference, and Chairman Hiroshi Yamakawa apologized, "I deeply apologize for not being able to meet your expectations."

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"Weak robot" to be released

2023-03-07 19:52:00
Home robots developed under the theme of "weak robots" will be released for the general public. While there is no function to help with daily life, people who have purchased it in advance have said that it is "healing and attachment."

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There is also a movement for an early settlement in response to the union's request before the spring battle intensive answer date

2023-03-07 19:13:00
Negotiations for the spring offensive are in full swing, but this year there is a movement to settle early by responding to the demands of the union without waiting for the concentrated response date, mainly for major companies.

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H3 rocket launch failed, second stage failed to ignite, JAXA to investigate cause

2023-03-07 19:09:00
Japan's new flagship rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and after that, a signal to destroy the command was issued. was sent and the launch failed. In response to this, JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency held a press conference, and Chairman Hiroshi Yamakawa apologized, "I deeply apologize for not being able to meet your expectations." On the other hand, he only said, "I would like to refrain from making any predictions" about the impact on Japan's future space development.

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ANAHD Acquires NYK Subsidiary "Nippon Cargo Airlines" to Strengthen Cargo Transport

2023-03-07 19:00:00
ANA Holdings, a major airline, has announced that it will acquire Nippon Cargo Airlines, a subsidiary of Nippon Yusen, a major shipping company, to strengthen its international cargo transportation business.

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Announcement of redevelopment project around JR East Oimachi Station Scheduled to open at the end of FY2025

2023-03-07 18:39:00
JR East has announced a concrete plan for a redevelopment project to proceed around Oimachi Station in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, and plans to build a building with a height of about 115 meters containing offices.

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Yen exchange rate small price movement wait-and-see mood before Fed chairman's congressional testimony

2023-03-07 18:24:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 7th, a wait-and-see mood strengthened ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's congressional testimony scheduled for the early morning of the 8th, Japan time, and the yen exchange rate moved slightly. I was.

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"H3" launch failed, second stage rocket failed to ignite, JAXA to investigate cause

2023-03-07 18:17:00
Japan's new flagship rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and after that, a signal to destroy the command was issued. was sent and the launch failed. In response to this, JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency held a press conference, and Chairman Hiroshi Yamakawa apologized, "I deeply apologize for not being able to meet your expectations." On the other hand, he only said, "I would like to refrain from making any predictions" about the impact on Japan's future space development.

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China's exports in January and February fell more than 6% from last year, weighing on economic recovery

2023-03-07 17:34:00
China's trade statistics for January and February were announced this year, and exports to Europe and the United States continued to decline, resulting in a decline in exports of more than 6% compared to the same period last year, and an economic recovery. It has become a burden for

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H3 launch fails

2023-03-07 17:09:00
In response to the failure of the first launch of Japan's new flagship rocket "H3", JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency held a press conference, and President Hiroshi Yamakawa said, "I deeply apologize for not being able to meet your expectations. I apologized. On the other hand, he only said, "I would like to refrain from making any predictions" about the impact on Japan's future space development.

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"Tokyo Midtown Yaesu" Opened to the Public Before Full Opening on March 10

2023-03-07 17:08:00
In the redevelopment of the area in front of Tokyo Station, a large-scale complex facility "Tokyo Midtown Yaesu" containing offices and commercial facilities was completed, and was released to the press before the full opening on the 10th of this month.

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Stock price rises slightly Continuing from yesterday, trading closes at the 28,000 yen level

2023-03-07 16:30:00
On the 7th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose slightly, finishing trading at the 28,000 yen level following the 6th.

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H3 launch failure JAXA press conference [Breaking news] “H2A will not be affected immediately”

2023-03-07 16:15:00
The first unit of Japan's new main rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and then a signal to destroy the command was issued. sent and the launch failed. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) held a press conference, and at the beginning, President Hiroshi Yamakawa said, "We were not able to meet the expectations of everyone involved in the on-board satellite, including the local community, as well as many of the people of Japan. I deeply apologize," he apologized. We will keep you up to date with the remarks made at the JAXA press conference that has been held since 2:00 pm.

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Concerts in virtual space, development race to spread Metaverse in earnest

2023-03-07 16:13:00
In anticipation of the full-scale spread of the Metaverse, a virtual space on the Internet, development competition is intensifying among major telecommunications companies. A service that allows you to reproduce the artist's realistic concert in a virtual space will also start this summer.

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BMW recalls about 110,000 units due to engine failure, risk of fire

2023-03-07 15:20:00
The Japanese subsidiary of the German automaker "BMW" has notified the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of the recall of about 110,000 vehicles, saying that there is a problem with the engine and in the worst case it may lead to a fire.

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H3 launch failure JAXA press conference [Breaking news] "Past satellites installed in test aircraft"

2023-03-07 15:16:00
The first unit of Japan's new main rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and then a signal to destroy the command was issued. sent and the launch failed. JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) held a press conference, and at the beginning, President Hiroshi Yamakawa said, "We were not able to meet the expectations of everyone involved in the on-board satellite, including the local community, as well as many of the people of Japan. I deeply apologize," he apologized. We will keep you up to date with the remarks made at the JAXA press conference that started at 2:00 pm.

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H3 Launch Failure [Preliminary Report] Expert “Ignition Signal Did Not Go”

2023-03-07 14:11:00
The first unit of Japan's new main rocket "H3" was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture at 10:37 am on the 7th, but the second stage rocket did not ignite, and then a signal to destroy the command was issued. sent and the launch failed. JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is investigating the detailed situation. An expert familiar with rocket development says, "It's not an engine problem, it's probably because the ignition signal wasn't sent. I've never heard of a case in the past where the second stage engine didn't burn." .

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Isuzu to launch first EV truck Electrification accelerates even in commercial vehicles

2023-03-07 13:53:00
Isuzu Motors, a major truck manufacturer, has decided to release an EV (electric vehicle) truck for the first time as a company. Other major manufacturers are also introducing EVs one after another, and electrification is likely to accelerate in the field of commercial vehicles as well.

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Appointment of Kazuo Ueda as Governor of the Bank of Japan

2023-03-07 13:06:00
The ruling and opposition parties agreed to vote at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 9th regarding the appointment of economist Kazuo Ueda to succeed Kuroda, the governor of the Bank of Japan.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to curb price increases by changing the calculation period for imported wheat selling prices

2023-03-07 07:00:00
As food prices continue to rise, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is considering shortening the calculation period for determining prices from one year to the most recent six months in order to curb price increases at which imported wheat is sold to milling companies. I know there is.

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Support for domestic production of buckwheat Introduce suitable cultivation areas with electronic map Start in March

2023-03-07 04:48:00
Japan procures about 70% of the buckwheat, which is the raw material for soba, from overseas, but the price of imports from China and other countries has soared, pushing up product prices for domestic consumers. Under these circumstances, a national research institute will investigate whether it is a suitable place for cultivation in order to boost domestic production of buckwheat, and will start an initiative to introduce it on an electronic map from this month.

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Government Approval for Insomnia Disorder Treatment Support App Active Movement toward Utilization

2023-03-07 04:45:00
A smartphone app that supports the treatment of insomnia disorder has received government approval, and the company that developed it is aiming to start providing the app. As a new option other than taking medicine, there is a growing movement to use apps for such treatments.

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