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Economic news(2023/07/18)


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No detailed explanation for Big Motor management's punishment Customer service is the focus

2023-07-18 23:51:00
On the 18th, the company announced on its website that the company's president and others would be punished on the 18th due to the problem that the used car sales company "Big Motor" intentionally damaged the car and illegally claimed insurance money. The company says that it will work to prevent recurrence under the current management, but the focus is still on how to deal with customers and business partners without detailed explanations from the management.

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Former Nissan Motor Chairman Ghosn criticizes management at online press conference

2023-07-18 21:39:00
Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn held an online press conference at the Japan Foreign Correspondents' Association on the 18th and repeatedly criticized the current management team.

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Chinese Commerce Minister “I want to dispel the concerns of Japanese companies” on rare metal export control

2023-07-18 20:54:00
The minister in charge of China's industrial policy held talks with representatives of Japanese economic organizations visiting the capital, Beijing, and agreed that from next month Japan would put two rare metals used in semiconductor materials, etc. under export controls. He showed an attitude of wanting to dispel the concerns of companies.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture says 'Russian wheat exports increased'

2023-07-18 20:44:00
Russia claims that exports of agricultural products are being held back by Western sanctions, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report saying that Russia's wheat exports are actually increasing. I covered the current situation in Russia's "friendly country" such as Iran.

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In preparation for tight supply and demand of LNG, Japan proposes a new framework centered on international organizations

2023-07-18 19:56:00
LNG = An international conference attended by liquefied natural gas producing and consuming countries was held in Tokyo, and amid deep-rooted concerns about a stable supply due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Japan focused on international organizations to prepare for an LNG shortage. proposed a new framework.

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yen exchange rate small price movement

2023-07-18 19:45:00
The Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 18th, after the consecutive holidays, saw slight fluctuations in the yen exchange rate.

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Big motor insurance fraud Decided to punish management including president Hiroyuki Kaneshige

2023-07-18 19:13:00
A used car sales company, Big Motor, deliberately damaged cars and illegally claimed insurance money. decided to dispose of

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Big Motor Executive Demotion of factory manager Repeat the procedure

2023-07-18 18:18:00
Big Motor, a second-hand car sales company, was charged with fraudulently claiming insurance money for intentionally damaging cars. It turned out that he had repeatedly been demoted without following the procedures stipulated by the rules.

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Stock prices rise slightly.

2023-07-18 16:38:00
The Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei stock average rose slightly on the 18th after the consecutive holidays.

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To launch “Truck G-Men” Monitor shippers, etc. for proper working style of drivers

2023-07-18 16:09:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will monitor shippers and prime contractors in order to ensure that truck drivers work properly, ahead of the tightening of regulations on overtime work for drivers in the logistics industry from April next year. Men" will be launched.

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Big motor insurance fraud Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism also to hear the company

2023-07-18 15:15:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Saito said in connection with the problem that the used car sales company "Big Motor" intentionally damaged the car and fraudulently billed insurance money to three major non-life insurance companies. I have clarified the policy of interviewing the company to see if there is any.

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China Evergrande Group announces huge final deficit for second consecutive year

2023-07-18 14:37:00
The Evergrande Group, a major Chinese real estate company that has defaulted on a huge amount of debt, announced its financial results that had been postponed until now, and last year it was a final deficit of about 2 trillion yen in Japanese yen. It was revealed that it was a huge final deficit for the second consecutive year.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture says 'Russian wheat exports increased'

2023-07-18 13:18:00
Russia claims that exports of agricultural products are being held back by Western sanctions, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a report saying that Russia's wheat exports are actually increasing. I covered the current situation in Russia's "friendly country" such as Iran.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting Debate Issues in Developing Countries

2023-07-18 12:37:00
The second day of the G20 = meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries held in India has begun, and opinions are to be exchanged on themes such as debt problems in developing countries.

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G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting to Discuss Debt Issues in Developing Countries

2023-07-18 12:01:00
The G20 = meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries held in India will soon begin discussions on the second day, and will exchange opinions on themes such as debt problems in developing countries.

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Discussions on the first day of the G20 end, voices worrying about economic downturn risks

2023-07-18 07:44:00
The G20 = meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors of 20 major countries held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, western India, ended its first day of discussions last night, Japan time. Participating countries have voiced their concerns about the risk of economic downturn due to the prolonged invasion of Ukraine and continued financial tightening in Europe and the United States.

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LNG International Conference Proposing New Framework for Stable Supply Japan

2023-07-18 06:04:00
An international conference by producers and consumers of LNG (liquefied natural gas) will be held in Tokyo on the 18th. In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there are deep-rooted concerns about stable supply, and Japan plans to propose a new framework in which countries cooperate with each other, centering on international organizations, in preparation for tight supply and demand.

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Komatsu's flagship electric excavator to be deployed in Japan and European markets

2023-07-18 05:44:00
The “electrification” of construction machinery is gaining momentum. Komatsu, the largest company in Japan, has developed its main electric excavator and will start rolling it out in the Japanese and European markets after October.

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Yen rises Interest in monetary policy meeting to be held in late July

2023-07-18 05:24:00
In the foreign exchange market, the yen exchange rate has risen sharply since the beginning of this month.

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Practical application of technology to “visualize” the movement of emotions while driving a car or motorcycle

2023-07-18 05:17:00
Technology that attempts to "visualize" the movement of emotions while riding a car or motorcycle is making progress toward practical application. The aim is to connect it to support for safe driving.

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