Yen market price rises; outlook widens for narrowing of interest rate differential between Japan and the U.S.
2023-11-21 18:45:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 21st, the yen exchange rate rose.
Economic news(2023/11/21)
Large-scale business meeting to promote products for small and medium-sized businesses to expand sales channels Tokyo
2023-11-21 18:02:00
Amid issues such as the high cost of raw materials, large-scale business meetings are being held in Tokyo where small and medium-sized businesses from all over the country gather to promote their products and expand their sales channels.
Japanese companies expecting to expand business in China drop by 30% for the first time JETRO survey
2023-11-21 17:40:00
A survey conducted by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) found that the number of Japanese companies expecting to expand their business in China has decreased, falling below 30% for the first time. On the other hand, companies that are looking to expand their business in the so-called Global South, such as India and Brazil, are conspicuous.
JR East faces a total deficit of 64.8 billion yen in 62 less-used sections Background of population decline
2023-11-21 17:25:00
As local railways continue to run into deficits due to population decline, JR East has announced last year's income and expenditure figures for 62 sections with particularly low usage, and the total deficit was 64.8 billion yen, about the same as the previous fiscal year.
Stock prices fell slightly; sell orders centered on export-related stocks such as automobiles
2023-11-21 16:07:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 21st, stock prices fell slightly.
JAM Spring Labor Policy Proposal Demands record-high wage increase of 16,500 yen or more per month
2023-11-21 15:40:00
Regarding next year's spring labor union, JAM, an association of labor unions representing small and medium-sized enterprises in the machinery and metal industries, has compiled a policy proposal calling for a monthly wage increase of at least 16,500 yen, including regular wage increases. By setting the highest demands ever, we aim to lead to sustainable wage increases at small and medium-sized enterprises.
Stock price falls slightly, sell orders prevail to take profits for the time being
2023-11-21 12:14:00
On the 21st, the Tokyo stock market was dominated by sell orders to lock in immediate profits, and stock prices fell slightly.
Big Motor hears on cancellation of insurance agency registration Financial Services Agency
2023-11-21 11:43:00
On the 21st, the Financial Services Agency held a ``hearing'' procedure to hear the company's opinion in order to revoke Big Motor's registration as a non-life insurance agency for fraudulent insurance claims.
Former CEO of “Open AI” “If I don’t return, I will leave the company” More than 90% of employees signed the petition
2023-11-21 11:01:00
Regarding the fact that Sam Altman, who was the CEO of Open AI, an American venture company that developed the generative AI ChatGPT, was effectively dismissed, American media reported that over 90% of the employees said that Mr. Altman was It was reported that he signed a letter to the company stating that he would resign if he did not return.
Former CEO of “Open AI” “If I don’t return, I will leave the company” More than 500 employees signed the petition
2023-11-21 07:50:00
Regarding the fact that Sam Altman, who was the CEO of OpenAI, an American venture company that developed the generative AI ChatGPT, was effectively dismissed, American media reported that more than 500 employees had announced that Altman would be reinstated. It was reported that he had signed a letter to the company stating that he would resign if he did not.
``Food loss'' due to cardboard box damage; introduction of AI technology to handle return decisions
2023-11-21 04:40:00
Manufacturers and retailers are working to create unified standards in an effort to reduce food waste, which occurs when plastic bottled beverages and other items are returned simply because the cardboard box is damaged. We will introduce technology that uses AI to make decisions about returns, which were previously done visually by humans.
In the logistics industry, there is a growing movement to reduce product size and improve delivery efficiency.
2023-11-21 04:38:00
In the logistics industry, there are concerns that labor shortages will become even more serious due to stricter regulations on overtime work for truck drivers from April next year. There is a growing movement among companies to make shipping more efficient by reducing the size of products.
