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Economic news(2023/06/20)


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"Flying car" to be manufactured at Suzuki factory Aiming to start next spring

2023-06-20 23:50:00
Automaker Suzuki announced that it has reached an agreement with a venture company in Aichi Prefecture that is developing so-called "flying cars" to manufacture aircraft using its own factory.

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Japan Securities Dealers Association Announces Revisions to Disposal Rules for Taking Customer Information Out

2023-06-20 23:08:00
The Japan Securities Dealers Association has announced a revised rule on disposal, such as prohibiting employees of securities companies from taking out customer information when changing jobs or retiring.

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Extremely cheap smartphone Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications considers new rules

2023-06-20 20:35:00
As cases of selling smartphones at extremely low prices such as 1 yen are spreading, an expert panel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has compiled a draft report aimed at strengthening regulations. Currently, there will be an upper limit on discounts for the sale of terminals that are not subject to regulation.

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yen exchange rate small price movement

2023-06-20 18:54:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate moved slightly.

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Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group chairman to step down

2023-06-20 18:32:00
The Alibaba Group, China's largest online shopping company, announced in September that the current chairman will retire and the vice chairman will become the new chairman. The Alibaba Group is reviewing its management strategy as it is pointed out that the growth of its online shopping business has hit a plateau.

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NTT Docomo Announces New Low-Price Plan Intense Competition to Acquire Customers

2023-06-20 17:36:00
NTT DoCoMo reviewed its mobile phone rate plan and announced a new low-priced plan with reduced data usage. Mobile companies are expanding their low-priced plans, and the competition to acquire customers is likely to intensify.

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Minamiuonuma, Niigata, 1,000 “Suppon” raised in hot springs and sake lees in a pond

2023-06-20 17:04:00
On the 20th, 1,000 turtles were released into a pond for full-scale farming in Minamiuonuma City, Niigata Prefecture, where efforts have been made to grow turtles, known as a luxury ingredient, using local hot springs and sake lees. It dripped.

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Stock price rises slightly

2023-06-20 16:01:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo stock market rose slightly due to mixed buying and selling.

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Foreign investors' stock trading volume on domestic stock exchanges surpassed 100 trillion yen last month

2023-06-20 13:51:00
The amount of stocks traded by foreign investors on domestic stock exchanges exceeded 100 trillion yen in May. Against the background of the difference in monetary policy from Europe and the United States, there is a growing movement to allocate funds to the Japanese stock market, and trading is becoming active.

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Domestic shipments of white goods in May increased by 7% from last year due to rising product prices

2023-06-20 12:46:00
Last month's domestic shipments of white goods increased by 7% from the same month last year. This was the first increase in two months due to factors such as the overall shipment value being pushed up by the rise in product prices.

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Stock prices fall Following successive declines in European markets

2023-06-20 12:01:00
Tokyo stock market on the 20th, stock prices are falling.

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China's high tariffs on Japanese stainless steel products violate WTO demands correction

2023-06-20 10:59:00
The WTO (World Trade Organization) said that the Chinese government's high tariffs on several Japanese stainless steel products used in automobiles and ships are in violation of the agreement, and requested China to correct it. rice field.

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"Flying car" first exhibition in the world's largest air show in France

2023-06-20 09:10:00
At the world's largest air show that opened in France, an exhibition corner for "flying cars", which are being developed as next-generation vehicles, was set up for the first time, attracting the attention of those involved.

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Four non-life insurance companies pre-adjust insurance premiums for companies

2023-06-20 07:03:00
Four major non-life insurance companies, including Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, are suspected of pre-adjusting fire insurance premiums for companies. I know what I did.

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China's high tariffs on Japanese stainless steel products violate WTO demands correction

2023-06-20 06:37:00
The WTO (World Trade Organization) said that the Chinese government's high tariffs on several Japanese stainless steel products used in automobiles and ships are in violation of the agreement, and requested China to correct it. rice field.

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Food and beverage manufacturers to improve efficiency with truck "relay relay transportation"

2023-06-20 06:19:00
In an effort to respond to the growing pressure on logistics, food and beverage manufacturers are launching new initiatives to improve the efficiency of truck transportation. Kagome and Nisshin Seifun Werna will jointly start a method called "relay transportation" in earnest from the beginning of next month.

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South Korea Seafood imports from Japan decreased for the second straight month compared to the previous year

2023-06-20 06:16:00
South Korea's imports of seafood from Japan have decreased for two consecutive months compared to the previous year. Local media have reported that this may be due to rising public anxiety as preparations are underway to release the treated water accumulated at the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the sea. The Korean government is focusing on efforts to dispel anxiety.

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Policy to promote ``divided management'' to reduce the number of bird flu disposals Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

2023-06-20 05:50:00
In the past, when chickens infected with avian influenza were found at a poultry farm, it was required to dispose of all the chickens under collective control. In response to the record number of disposals from last year to this year, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has announced a policy to promote ``divided management'' in which hygiene management is performed for each area in order to reduce the number of disposals.

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