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Economic news(2023/04/18)


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China Shanghai Motor Show begins Japanese companies also appeal their electrification strategy

2023-04-18 22:03:00
The world's largest motor show has started in Shanghai, China from the 18th. In China, sales of EVs (electric vehicles) account for one-fourth of the entire market, and electrification is progressing further. .

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Seven & i Holdings Announce Opposition Opposition to Shareholder Proposals Calling for Resignation of President and Others

2023-04-18 19:55:00
Seven & i Holdings, a major distribution company, has announced its opinion against shareholder proposals for the resignation of the president and others issued by an investment fund, and has decided to appoint a director who will continue President Ryuichi Isaka. . The focus will be on the outcome of the vote at the general meeting of shareholders to be held in May.

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Small movements in the yen exchange rate Interest rate differential between Japan and the United States Widening awareness

2023-04-18 19:54:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 18th, the yen exchange rate moved slightly.

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Tax incentives for US EV buyers EVs from Japanese manufacturers are not eligible

2023-04-18 18:22:00
The U.S. government has clarified that EV = electric vehicle purchasers can receive tax benefits only for 11 models of American manufacturers, and EVs of Japanese manufacturers are excluded.

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Governor of the Bank of Japan “There is no need to immediately review the joint statement with the government 10 years ago”

2023-04-18 17:59:00
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda attended a Diet committee for the first time since taking office and reiterated his view that the joint statement signed with the government 10 years ago does not need to be reviewed at this point.

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Mobile phone "Platinum Band" to new allocation around autumn

2023-04-18 17:37:00
It is expected that new allocations to mobile phones will be made around the fall of this year over the band of radio waves called the platinum band. Rakuten Mobile, which has not been allocated so far, is expected to apply, and it is expected to affect the competitive environment of the four major companies.

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Yamato Transport Review delivery system From June to "two days later" in some areas

2023-04-18 17:34:00
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd., a major home delivery company, has announced that it will review its delivery system from June this year, and will stop next-day delivery of packages in some areas and will deliver the next day. It explains that the aim is to deliver without difficulty even in heavy rain and to reduce the burden on drivers.

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Released in the Tokyo metropolitan area New condominiums March average price exceeds 100 million yen for the first time

2023-04-18 17:32:00
In March, the average price per new condominium sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area exceeded 100 million yen for the first time, exceeding 140 million yen. According to a research company, the average price in the Tokyo metropolitan area has more than doubled from the same month last year, with the release of large-scale properties in the city center one after another.

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Sale of Sogo/Seibu shares Two shareholders of the parent company sued to stop the sale

2023-04-18 16:50:00
Regarding the sale of "Sogo & Seibu", the shareholders of the parent company Seven & i Holdings argued that "the continuation of the department store business may become difficult and the employment of employees may not be protected." filed a lawsuit demanding that it not be sold.

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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to use "ChatGPT" to revise thousands of pages of manuals

2023-04-18 16:38:00
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will start using the interactive AI "ChatGPT" in some operations this month. We would like to use it to revise and modify subsidy application manuals, etc., to reduce the burden of work.

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Stock price Renewed the highest price of this year at the closing price

2023-04-18 16:16:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 18th, the stock price rose, and the closing price was the highest price of this year.

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Newly built condominium in the metropolitan area exceeds 100 million yen for the first time Last month's average price

2023-04-18 15:13:00
Last month, the average price per unit of new condominiums sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area was 143.6 million yen, exceeding 100 million yen for the first time since 1973 when the survey was started. It is about 2.2 times higher than the same month last year. The average price in the 23 wards of Tokyo increased by about 2.7 times to 217.5 million yen due to the sale of expensive properties, raising the average price in the entire metropolitan area.

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India's smartphone tariff hike WTO admits Japan's 'withdrawal'

2023-04-18 14:30:00
WTO = The World Trade Organization has decided to accept the Japanese government's claim at the first trial subcommittee regarding the Japanese government's request to withdraw from the Indian government's measures to raise tariffs on smartphones and parts. .

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Finance Minister Suzuki intends to meet with Deputy Prime Minister Chu of South Korea and Minister of Planning and Finance next month

2023-04-18 13:58:00
At the press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 18th, Finance Minister Suzuki intends to meet with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance Chu Kyung-ho on the occasion of the general meeting of the Asian Development Bank to be held in South Korea next month. showed.

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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda “Purchase of government bonds from the necessity of monetary policy”

2023-04-18 13:48:00
The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Ueda, made a statement before a Diet committee for the first time since he took office. Regarding the purchase of JGBs, the purchase of government bonds was conducted out of the need for monetary policy to achieve the 2% inflation target, and to support the government's fiscal funding. I emphasized that it is not for

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Food and beverage price hikes exceed 20,000 items, possibly reaching 30,000 items in the fall

2023-04-18 13:33:00
It turned out that the price increase of food and beverages this year has already exceeded 20,000 items, and is progressing at a pace three months earlier than last year. According to the survey company that compiled the list, the number of items could reach 30,000 as early as autumn.

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Electric power major unauthorized browsing problem "Do your best to prevent recurrence and restore trust" Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2023-04-18 12:22:00
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura strongly urged that all efforts be made to prevent recurrence and restore trust in the problem that employees of a major electric power company illegally browsed customer information of a competitor called "new power".

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IPEF “Adjustments to hold a ministerial-level meeting in the United States as early as the end of next month” Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry

2023-04-18 11:50:00
Regarding the IPEF (Indo-Pacific Economic Framework), an economic partnership framework in which Japan, the United States and others participate, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura revealed that coordination is underway to hold a ministerial-level meeting in the United States as early as the end of next month. I made it

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