Economic news(2023/05/24)
General Meeting of Shareholders peaks in late June Shareholder proposals such as strengthening returns to shareholders
2023-05-24 21:36:00
Toyo Construction Co., Ltd., a marine civil engineering construction company, announced at its shareholders' meeting in June that it would oppose the election of director candidates proposed by its major shareholder, the asset management company. At the general shareholders' meetings of listed companies, which peak in late June, there are a series of shareholder proposals calling for the appointment of directors and strengthening returns to shareholders.
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Issue price of Rakuten G shares to raise funds of up to 290 billion yen
2023-05-24 21:08:00
The Rakuten Group, which is planning to increase capital through a public offering of new shares, will decide the issue price of shares and raise up to more than 290 billion yen in the mobile phone business.
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Yen exchange rate falls slightly.
2023-05-24 18:44:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 24th, the yen exchange rate fell slightly.
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UK April consumer price index growth rate fell below 10% for the first time in eight months
2023-05-24 18:28:00
The UK consumer price index rose 8.7% in April compared to the same month last year, the first time in eight months that growth was below 10%.
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Honda to return to auto racing "F1" from 2026 season
2023-05-24 17:36:00
Honda has revealed that it will return to the highest peak of auto racing "F1" from the 2026 season. Honda had withdrawn from the business two years ago, but agreed to enter into a new contract to supply engines and other equipment to the racing team Aston Martin.
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Automotive parts, etc. An exhibition of the latest technologies in anticipation of decarbonization and autonomous driving
2023-05-24 16:36:00
In anticipation of the realization of a decarbonized society and the spread of self-driving cars, an exhibition that brings together the latest technologies such as automobile parts has started in Yokohama.
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Supermarket sales in April increased for two consecutive months +3.4% year-on-year
2023-05-24 16:22:00
Sales at major supermarkets across Japan in April totaled 1.1062 trillion yen, an increase of 3.4% compared to the same month of the previous year when compared to existing stores, marking the second straight month of growth.
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Stock prices fall Sell orders in reaction to continued price increases
2023-05-24 16:02:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 24th, in reaction to the recent rise in stock prices, there was a sell order to take profit once, and the stock price fell.
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Communication failure in April of NTT East and West Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications administrative guidance
2023-05-24 13:55:00
Regarding the communication failure that occurred in NTT East and West Japan last month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications called the presidents of both companies on the 24th and gave administrative guidance to thoroughly prevent recurrence.
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Honda to return to auto racing "F1" from 2026 season
2023-05-24 12:19:00
Honda has revealed that it will return to the highest peak of auto racing "F1" from the 2026 season. Honda had withdrawn from the business two years ago, but agreed to enter into a new contract to supply engines and other equipment to the racing team Aston Martin.
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Stock prices fall Sell orders in reaction to continued price increases
2023-05-24 12:09:00
In the Tokyo stock market, in reaction to the recent rise in stock prices, there was a sell order to take profit once, and stock prices are falling.
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Communication failure in April of NTT East and West Japan Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications administrative guidance
2023-05-24 11:51:00
Regarding the communication failure that occurred in NTT East and NTT West last month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications called the presidents of both companies on the 24th and pointed out that "the occurrence of such a serious accident would have a serious impact on socioeconomic activities." Administrative guidance was given to ensure thorough prevention.
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Honda to return to auto racing "F1" from 2026 season
2023-05-24 11:06:00
Honda has revealed that it will return to the highest peak of auto racing "F1" from the 2026 season. Honda had withdrawn from the business two years ago, but agreed to enter into a new contract to supply engines and other equipment to the racing team Aston Martin.
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NY Dow falls for 3 consecutive days US debt ceiling issue No progress seen
2023-05-24 08:46:00
In the New York stock market on the 23rd, sell orders increased due to the view that there was no progress in talks between President Biden and the opposition and Republicans over the US debt ceiling issue, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for three consecutive business days.
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Average working hours per day: 13 hours or more Over 20% Sole proprietors that undertake home delivery
2023-05-24 08:09:00
As a result of a survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on the work styles of sole proprietors who undertake home delivery services, it was found that more than 20% of respondents answered that the average working hours per day was 13 hours or more. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism plans to strengthen efforts to improve the possibility that requests for large amounts of packages from shippers may lead to long working hours.
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Cosmo opposes shareholder proposal by Yoshiaki Murakami to appoint outside director
2023-05-24 07:20:00
Cosmo Energy Holdings, an oil wholesaler, has decided to oppose a shareholder proposal demanding the appointment of outside directors by investment companies involved in the former Murakami Fund's Yoshiaki Murakami. In addition, Cosmo has clarified its policy to ask the general meeting of shareholders to decide whether to activate takeover defense measures in case Mr. Murakami buys more shares.
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