Economic news(2023/12/27)
Outline of bill to create new system to prevent leakage of cutting-edge technology revealed
2023-12-27 23:45:00
In order to prevent the leakage of cutting-edge technology, the government is aiming to establish a system called ``security clearance,'' which checks in advance the trustworthiness of people handling important information. The outline of a new bill for this purpose has been revealed, and it states that information important to economic security can be designated from leakage for up to 30 years.
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[Details in Q&A] Exclusive interview with Bank of Japan Governor Ueda
2023-12-27 19:25:00
On the 26th, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda gave an exclusive interview to NHK at the ``Main Building'' of the Bank of Japan's main branch, which was built during the Meiji era. This is the first time he has given an interview to television media since taking office in April. We will summarize the contents of the interview.
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Exclusive interview with Bank of Japan Governor Ueda: Will there be a shift in monetary policy?
2023-12-27 19:23:00
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda gave an exclusive interview to NHK. The Bank of Japan plans to change its monetary policy once it is certain that it will be able to achieve its 2% price stability target along with wage increases, but Governor Ueda has said that the key point for future policy decisions is whether wage increases will be decided in next year's spring labor union. Based on two points: trends and the impact of past wage increases on prices, it is possible to make advance decisions based on relevant data even if the results of wage increases for small and medium-sized enterprises are not available in next year's spring labor union. This idea was expressed.
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Daihatsu considers providing support to subcontractors affected by factory suspension
2023-12-27 18:42:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is considering providing support, including compensation for decreased sales, to subcontractor manufacturers whose factories have been affected by the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification. We are currently conducting interviews with at least 4,000 business partners, including indirect companies, to determine the impact on their business operations.
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Shiga Prefecture holds countermeasures meeting to support related companies in the prefecture due to Daihatsu production suspension
2023-12-27 18:35:00
In response to Daihatsu Motors suspending car production at its factory in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture, due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification, Shiga Prefecture held a countermeasures meeting headed by the governor on the 27th, and asked the prefectural government to We confirmed our policy to support related companies with their financing, etc.
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Yen market price has fallen somewhat
2023-12-27 18:11:00
At the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 27th, the yen depreciated somewhat against the dollar.
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Fixed-line telephone communication failure: SoftBank given administrative guidance and instructions to prevent recurrence
2023-12-27 18:08:00
Regarding the communications failure that occurred in SoftBank's landline phone service last month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications issued administrative guidance on the 27th instructing the company to prevent a recurrence.
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Electricity prices will rise at 9 companies in February next year due to rising fuel prices
2023-12-27 18:03:00
Nine out of ten major electric power companies have announced that their electricity rates for February next year will increase due to rising prices of LNG (liquefied natural gas) and crude oil, which are used as fuel for thermal power generation.
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Housing starts in November decreased for 6 consecutive months, down 8.5% from the same month last year
2023-12-27 17:34:00
The number of housing units started nationwide in November was 66,238, 8.5% lower than the same month last year, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline.
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Stock price rises by more than 300 yen Buy orders for a wide range of stocks
2023-12-27 17:21:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 27th, stock prices rose by more than 300 yen.
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The government announces that it will not approve the IR facility development plan submitted by Nagasaki Prefecture and others.
2023-12-27 16:41:00
Regarding the development plan for an IR (integrated resort facility) including a casino, which was applied for by Nagasaki Prefecture and other countries, the government has confirmed that an expert committee's review found that ``there is insufficient evidence to support the certainty of financing.'' Based on this, we have announced that we will not certify it.
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Six Japanese automakers' global sales increased year-on-year in November
2023-12-27 16:15:00
Last month's global sales for Japan's major automakers were higher than the same month last year for six out of eight companies, including Toyota's record high for November due to strong sales in North America. I surpassed it.
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The government announces that it will not approve the IR facility development plan submitted by Nagasaki Prefecture and others.
2023-12-27 14:16:00
The government has announced that it will not approve the development plan for an IR (integrated resort facility) that includes a casino, which was applied for by Nagasaki Prefecture and other countries, based on the results of a review by a committee of experts. The expert committee stated, ``It cannot be said that there is sufficient evidence to support the certainty of funding.'' The development plans by Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, which were submitted at the same time, were approved in April this year, while Nagasaki Prefecture's plan was subject to continued review.
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Takashimaya ``Impossible to determine the cause'' The problem was that the cake arrived in a collapsed state.
2023-12-27 13:49:00
Regarding a problem with a Christmas cake sold online by major department store Takashimaya being delivered in a crumbled state, the company held a press conference on the 27th and explained that ``it is impossible to determine the cause.'' It has been confirmed that approximately 800 cakes have been affected, and we will be offering refunds and other measures.
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Two Apple watch-type devices banned from sale in the US due to patent infringement
2023-12-27 13:13:00
Two wristwatch-type devices from American IT giant Apple were found by authorities to infringe on the patents of other companies, and their sale in the United States was prohibited from the 26th. There are concerns that if the situation continues for a long time, it will affect business performance.
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Houthis launch missile attack on container ship in Red Sea, raising concerns about logistics disruption
2023-12-27 12:30:00
Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly attacked ships navigating the Red Sea, and on the 26th they announced a missile attack on a container ship. Major shipping companies have been forced to make detours through the Red Sea, and a survey found that 185 ships have been affected by route changes to date, raising concerns about disruption to logistics.
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Bank of Japan December decision-making meeting: “Trends in wage increases should be closely monitored” Opinions abound
2023-12-27 11:29:00
The Bank of Japan has released the ``main opinions'' from its monetary policy meeting held this month, and many members expressed the opinion that trends in wage increases should be looked at when deciding whether to change monetary policy. I understand that.
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[Live streaming] Takashimaya press conference The cake arrives in a collapsed state
2023-12-27 11:25:00
The company is holding a press conference from 11:30 a.m. on the 27th after some of the Christmas cakes that Takashimaya, a major department store, pre-sold online were delivered in a collapsed state. We are broadcasting the press conference live.
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Countermeasures against congestion in expressway service areas: consideration of charging for long-term parking
2023-12-27 06:34:00
Expressway companies have announced measures to prevent congestion in their service areas, which they have been studying with experts, and are considering charging cars parked for long periods in the future.
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