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Economic news(2023/06/28)


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Last year's national tax revenue reached a record high of 71 trillion yen for the third consecutive year, exceeding 70 trillion yen for the first time

2023-06-28 23:35:00
It was found that the national tax revenue in FY2022 exceeded 70 trillion yen for the first time, reaching the 71 trillion yen level. Amid the gradual recovery of the economy, corporate tax and consumption tax revenues are believed to have increased against the backdrop of strong corporate earnings and robust consumption.

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“ChatGPT greatly reduces time, but accuracy is an issue” Companies that have introduced it to their work

2023-06-28 19:38:00
A system development company that introduced ChatGPT into their business held a press conference to clarify the effects and challenges of the introduction. While the work time was significantly reduced, there are cases where it is not clear whether the answer is accurate, and the company is improving the function.

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Yen exchange rate 1 dollar = price drop to the lower 144 yen range since November last year

2023-06-28 19:19:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, the dollar was bought by the view that interest rate hikes will continue in the United States, and the yen exchange rate fell to the low 144 yen level to the dollar for the first time in seven months since November last year.

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Top executives of major power companies apologize at shareholders' meeting for successive scandals

2023-06-28 19:10:00
The shareholders' meetings of major power companies were held on the 28th, and the top management of each company apologized for a series of scandals such as electric power sales cartels and unauthorized viewing of customer information.

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“It is important to increase corporate value over the medium to long term” Keizai Doyukai Chairman

2023-06-28 18:56:00
At a press conference on the 28th, Niinami, chairman of Keizai Doyukai, said at a press conference that the number of companies receiving proposals from shareholders, such as the appointment of directors, at general shareholders' meetings is increasing. He showed the recognition that assessment is important.

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Guideline for fire insurance premiums Decided to raise record maximum 13% Group of non-life insurance companies

2023-06-28 18:55:00
As the number of natural disasters such as typhoons increases, an organization made up of non-life insurance companies has decided to raise the guideline for fire insurance premiums that compensate for damage by 13%, the largest ever. In response to this, non-life insurance companies are expected to raise insurance premiums from next fiscal year onwards.

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Stock price rises by more than 600 yen Against the background of progressing yen depreciation

2023-06-28 18:47:00
On the 28th, the Tokyo stock market showed an all-round high against the background of the depreciation of the yen in the foreign exchange market, and the Nikkei Stock Average rose by more than 600 yen.

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Toyota establishes a whistleblower hotline after a series of fraudulent discoveries within the group

2023-06-28 18:26:00
It turned out that Toyota Motor Corporation has newly established a window to receive internal reports directly from group companies and suppliers. About 220 companies have been affected by a series of fraudulent acts within the group, such as Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the company, illegally acquiring government certification.

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New banknote to be issued next July 10,000 yen note designed by Eiichi Shibusawa

2023-06-28 17:52:00
The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Japan have announced that they will issue three new banknotes by July next year, including a 10,000-yen note with a portrait of Eiichi Shibusawa, a businessman called "the father of the modern Japanese economy."

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2023-06-28 17:03:00
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare created a video to spread awareness about the "2024 problem", which is concerned about a serious labor shortage and a decrease in transportation volume in the logistics industry, and a presentation was held.

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Gasoline retail price nationwide average of 171 yen per liter rises for 6 consecutive weeks

2023-06-28 15:34:00
According to the Petroleum Information Center, which is commissioned by the government to investigate gasoline prices, the retail price of regular gasoline was 171 yen per liter on average nationwide as of the 26th of this month, up 0.9 yen from last week. It's been 6 consecutive weeks of price increases.

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Obayashi Corporation Shareholders' Meeting Shareholder Proposal to Increase Dividend Rejected by Majority of Opposition

2023-06-28 15:27:00
At the general meeting of shareholders, which is peaking this week, there are many proposals calling for returns to shareholders, such as increasing dividends. The asset management company's proposal was rejected by a majority of votes against.

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An exhibition of services using the "Metaverse"

2023-06-28 15:09:00
An exhibition of services utilizing the virtual space "Metaverse" on the Internet began on the 28th, and customer service by virtual characters equipped with interactive AI has appeared.

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Wine preparation begins in Kofu in Delaware before it ripens and turns color

2023-06-28 14:57:00
At a winery in Kofu City, preparation work for wine using grapes before ripening and coloring began on the 28th.

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Toyo Construction A director proposed by a major shareholder becomes the new chairman

2023-06-28 12:01:00
At the shareholders' meeting held on the 27th by Toyo Construction, a major marine engineering company, it was an unusual result that more than half of the directors proposed by major shareholders accounted for the elected directors. The company announced on the 28th that a director proposed by a major shareholder has become the new representative chairman.

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Yen exchange rate temporarily dropped to 1 dollar = 144 yen level for the first time in about 7 months

2023-06-28 07:14:00
In the New York foreign exchange market on the 27th, the view that the FRB = Federal Reserve Board will raise interest rates further strengthened, accelerating the yen's depreciation, and the yen exchange rate temporarily fell to the 144 yen level for the first time in about seven months. Price drop.

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Former Volkswagen Audi chairman found guilty of evading emissions regulations

2023-06-28 06:39:00
Over the problem that major automaker Volkswagen illegally escaped exhaust gas regulations, a German court was accused of fraud against the former chairman of Audi under the umbrella of 170 million yen in Japanese yen. convicted, including a fine of Local media reported that it was the first time a criminal trial on the matter had resulted in a conviction.

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Convenience store major To increase regular customers of young people Movement to strengthen products and services

2023-06-28 05:05:00
Convenience store giants are stepping up their products and services in order to increase the number of regular customers, who will be the main consumers in the future.

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