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Economic news(2023/09/23)
What is behind the lack of governance? [Economic Column]
2023-09-23 22:23:00
In the first half of this fiscal year, a series of scandals occurred at prominent companies. Big Motor, Johnny's Office, Sompo Japan Insurance. And Sanei Architectural Design, which was featured in this column last time. Both companies caused problems that shook society, and the top executives were forced to resign. What they have in common is a "lack of governance." It has been 10 years since strengthening corporate governance was positioned as an essential measure for growth strategy in Japan. Let's think again about where the challenges lie in Japan's corporate governance. (Economic Department, Mitsutsun Saito)
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Iris Ohyama's ``Mochi Mugi Gohan'' voluntary collection expands to approximately 1.6 million pieces
2023-09-23 14:37:00
On the 19th of this month, the company announced a voluntary recall of microwaveable rice manufactured by Iris Ohyama and sold through its group companies, but on the 23rd, it announced a recall of approximately 1.6 million items, more than five times the number previously. It has been announced that it will be expanded to.
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Will the Bank of Japan continue to conduct difficult policy measures while taking into account the yen exchange rate and prices?
2023-09-23 07:02:00
The Bank of Japan held a monetary policy meeting until the 22nd and decided to maintain large-scale monetary easing measures. However, it has been pointed out that the continued large-scale monetary easing is a factor in the depreciation of the yen and the rise in prices, and it is likely that difficult policy management will continue while keeping an eye on trends in the yen exchange rate and prices.
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United Auto Workers union expands strike targets to 41 locations, with impact on the entire economy
2023-09-23 04:13:00
The UAW and United Auto Workers union in the United States has expanded the number of facilities targeted for strikes against three major automakers from three to 41, with the dramatic expansion of the strike having implications for auto production and the economy as a whole. There are concerns about the impact.
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