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Economic news(2023/05/25)


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Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Decision to Change Monetary Policy ``Inflation, not Wages''

2023-05-25 21:54:00
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda stated that he wanted to examine the sustainability and spread of wage increases, which hold the key to stable price increases, from multiple angles. It is not," he said, acknowledging that the key point would be whether or not prices have risen stably by around 2%.

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[Explanatory video] What is OSINT, which is attracting attention as a countermeasure against ransomware?

2023-05-25 20:17:00
OSINT is attracting attention as a countermeasure against damage caused by "ransomware," which renders corporate computers unusable and demands money for restoration. Commentator Seiji Miwa explains the method and its effectiveness. (The video is 8 minutes and 44 seconds. Not available on data broadcasting.)

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Seven & i Holdings Decided to Remain President Isaka Shareholder Proposal Requesting Resignation Rejected

2023-05-25 19:53:00
A general meeting of shareholders of major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" was held, and President Ryuichi Isaka's resignation, which was requested by an American investment fund in a shareholder proposal, was rejected with a majority of opposition, and it was decided that President Isaka would continue. However, the ratio of those in favor of reappointment fell nearly 20 points from last year's general meeting, indicating a harsh evaluation by shareholders.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily drops to the upper half of the 139 yen level, the weakest yen level for the first time in about half a year

2023-05-25 18:35:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 25th, due to the view that the tightening of monetary policy in the United States will be prolonged, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the upper 139 yen level to the US dollar, the lowest level in about half a year.

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May's monthly economic report "moderate recovery" based on growth in demand such as eating out

2023-05-25 18:28:00
In its May monthly economic report, the government raised its assessment of the economy to "moderately recovering," based on the growth in demand for restaurants and automobiles. This is the first time in three years and three months that the expression "gradual recovery" has been used.

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NTT West announces that communication failures in some areas of Osaka and Hyogo have been restored

2023-05-25 18:17:00
NTT West announced that it was restored at 0:22 pm on the communication failure that made it difficult to receive fixed-line phones in some parts of Osaka and Hyogo prefectures.

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Sony Group Announces Construction Policy for Second Semiconductor Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture

2023-05-25 16:42:00
The Sony Group has officially announced its policy to build its second semiconductor factory in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new site will be acquired in Koshi City, and the investment amount is expected to reach hundreds of billions of yen.

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Decided to continue as president of Seven & i Holdings Shareholder proposal for resignation rejected at general meeting

2023-05-25 16:28:00
A general meeting of shareholders of major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" was held, and President Ryuichi Isaka's resignation, which was requested by an American investment fund in a shareholder proposal, was rejected with a majority of opposition, and it was decided that President Isaka would continue. However, the approval rate remained at 76.36%, down nearly 20 points from last year's general assembly, which was 94.73%. Over the past three years, the ratio has been high, in the mid-90% range, indicating the harsh evaluation of the current management by shareholders.

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Stock price rises slightly

2023-05-25 15:59:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 25th, stock prices rose slightly.

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Decided to continue as president of Seven & i Holdings Shareholder proposal for resignation rejected at general meeting

2023-05-25 15:57:00
A general meeting of shareholders of major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" was held, and President Ryuichi Isaka's resignation, which was requested by an American investment fund in a shareholder proposal, was rejected with a majority of opposition, and it was decided that President Isaka would continue. However, the approval rate remained at 76.36%, down nearly 20 points from last year's general assembly, which was 94.73%. Over the past three years, the ratio has been high, in the mid-90% range, indicating the harsh evaluation of the current management by shareholders.

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Sony Group announces plan to build second semiconductor factory in Kumamoto Prefecture

2023-05-25 14:59:00
The Sony Group has officially announced plans to build its second semiconductor factory in Kumamoto Prefecture. The new site will be acquired in Koshi City, and the investment amount is expected to reach hundreds of billions of yen.

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NTT West announces that communication failures in some areas of Osaka and Hyogo have been restored

2023-05-25 14:44:00
NTT West announced that it was restored at 0:22 pm on the communication failure that made it difficult to receive fixed-line phones in some parts of Osaka and Hyogo prefectures.

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Taxi fare in Osaka Half price if it exceeds 5000 yen ... no longer

2023-05-25 14:36:00
When you take a taxi, you always worry about the fare. However, most taxi companies in Osaka offer a 50% discount when the meter exceeds 5,000 yen. However, many taxi companies have decided to abolish this service at the end of May. How did this audacious service get started and why is it being discontinued now? (Osaka Broadcasting Station why what interview team Naohiro Uehara Asami Terada Nanami Hirose)

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Decided to continue as president of Seven & i Holdings Shareholder proposal for resignation rejected at general meeting

2023-05-25 14:09:00
A general meeting of shareholders of major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" was held, and President Ryuichi Isaka's resignation, which was requested by an American investment fund in a shareholder proposal, was rejected with a majority of opposition, and it was decided that President Isaka would continue. The company has not disclosed the percentage of support for President Isaka's reappointment at this point, but the result will also be a focus.

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NTT West announces that communication failures in some areas of Osaka and Hyogo have been restored

2023-05-25 14:00:00
NTT West announced that it was restored around 0:22 pm about the communication failure that made it difficult to receive fixed-line phones from before 10:30 am in some parts of Osaka Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture. The cause is a communication equipment failure, and the company is investigating the detailed situation and the extent of the impact.

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Communication failure in some areas of NTT West Osaka Prefecture also affects emergency calls

2023-05-25 13:01:00
According to NTT West, due to a failure of communication equipment, fixed telephone and Internet connection services have been unavailable or difficult to use in some areas of Osaka Prefecture since 10:30 am on the 25th.

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NTT West Telephone and Internet failure Emergency calls to 110 and 119 are also affected

2023-05-25 12:01:00
According to NTT West Japan, from around 10:26 am on the 25th, some Internet connection services and telephones cannot be used or are difficult to use due to a breakdown in communication equipment. According to the company, emergency calls to 110 and 119 cannot be used or are difficult to use. We are in the process of confirming the affected areas.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = price drops to the mid-139 yen level Yen depreciation level for the first time in about half a year

2023-05-25 11:56:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 25th, the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the mid-139 yen level to the dollar, the first time in about half a year, due to the view that the tightening of monetary policy in the United States will be prolonged.

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Seven & i Holdings General Meeting of Shareholders

2023-05-25 11:54:00
The general meeting of shareholders of the major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" has begun, and the focus will be on what kind of decision the shareholders will make regarding the shareholder proposal submitted by an American investment fund seeking the resignation of President Ryuichi Isaka.

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US debt rating outlook downgraded due to major rating agency debt ceiling problem

2023-05-25 11:28:00
Ratings agency Fitch Ratings has downgraded its sovereign credit rating outlook from 'stable' to 'negative' after talks over the US debt ceiling have stalled. Did.

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NY Dow drops for 4 consecutive days

2023-05-25 06:46:00
On the 24th, the New York stock market saw an increase in sell orders due to concerns about the continued stalemate over the US debt ceiling problem, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for four consecutive days.

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Seven & i Holdings Today's Shareholders' Meeting Focus on Shareholder Proposal Voting for President's Resignation

2023-05-25 06:00:00
The shareholders' meeting of major distribution company "Seven & i Holdings" will be held on the 25th. An American investment fund has submitted a shareholder proposal calling for the resignation of President Ryuichi Isaka, and attention will be paid to the outcome of the vote.

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Yen depreciation progresses Temporarily drops to 1 dollar = 139 yen level for the first time in about half a year

2023-05-25 04:28:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 24th, there was a view that interest rate hikes would continue in the United States, and the interest rate differential between Japan and the United States was conscious of the dollar buying and yen selling, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 139 yen level to the dollar for the first time in about half a year. Did.

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