Economic news(2023/12/28)
Osaka/Kansai Expo: Nearly 90% of construction industry survey respondents say they are “not interested in participating in construction”
2023-12-28 19:53:00
Concerning the construction work for the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, which has been criticized for delays in preparations, a construction industry organization surveyed companies across the country to see if they had any intention of participating in the construction work, and nearly 90% said they were not interested. I found out that the answer was "No." Experts say this is a sign of the lack of visibility and perceived uncertainty.
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Yen price rises to high 140 yen level due to expectations of early interest rate cuts in the US
2023-12-28 18:39:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, the yen appreciated against the dollar due to expectations that interest rates would be cut early next year in the United States, and the yen exchange rate rose to the high 140 yen level to the dollar.
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Osaka/Kansai Expo Construction industry survey reveals nearly 90% are "not interested in participating in construction"
2023-12-28 18:09:00
Concerning the construction work for the 2025 Osaka/Kansai Expo, which has been criticized for delays in preparations, a construction industry organization surveyed companies across the country to see if they had any intention of participating in the construction work, and nearly 90% said they were not interested. I found out that the answer was "No." Experts say this is a sign of the lack of visibility and perceived uncertainty.
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Joint development of cutting-edge semiconductor technology such as autonomous driving, with participation from major automobile companies
2023-12-28 17:54:00
Domestic automakers and semiconductor manufacturers will jointly develop cutting-edge semiconductor technology for autonomous driving and other applications. Five major automobile companies are participating, and the aim is to install it in their cars from 2030 onwards.
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Zengin Net announces punishment of 11 executives due to large-scale remittance system failure
2023-12-28 17:54:00
Due to the large-scale remittance system failure that occurred in October 2023, Zengin-Net (National Bank Fund Settlement Network), which operates the system, announced that it was necessary to take responsibility for the series of problems and executives including the chairman of the board. Announced the punishment of 11 people.
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Yen market: The yen continues to appreciate and the dollar depreciates. The price rises to the upper 140 yen level per dollar.
2023-12-28 17:07:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 28th, the yen appreciated against the dollar due to expectations that interest rates would be cut early in the United States next year, and the yen exchange rate rose to the high 140 yen level to the dollar.
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Stock prices fall for the first time in 5 business days, sell orders on export stocks as the yen strengthens against the dollar
2023-12-28 16:03:00
Stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 28th fell for the first time in five business days.
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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approves opening date of Linear Chuo Shinkansen changed to ``2027 or later''
2023-12-28 15:22:00
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, whose construction has been delayed in Shizuoka Prefecture, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approved on the 28th JR Tokai's plan to change the opening date from 2027 to 2027 or later. Did.
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Daihatsu has a compensation policy for its business partners, including secondary subcontractors, due to the impact of factory suspension
2023-12-28 11:46:00
Daihatsu Motor Corporation has announced a policy to compensate secondary subcontractors and other business partners affected by the suspension of factory operations due to the issue of fraudulent acquisition of national certification. It is estimated that more than 5,000 business partners will be affected.
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November's industrial production index falls for the first time in three months; Daihatsu will also be affected in the future
2023-12-28 11:01:00
The November industrial production index, which measures corporate production activity, fell for the first time in three months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry states, ``The suspension of Daihatsu's factory operations will also affect its business partners, and will be a major factor in reducing production activity in the future.''
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Yen market: The yen strengthens and the dollar weakens. At one point, the price rose to the low 141 yen level to the dollar.
2023-12-28 10:54:00
On the 28th, in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen appreciated against the dollar due to expectations that interest rates would be cut early in the United States next year, and the yen exchange rate temporarily rose to the low 141 yen level to the dollar. .
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Court temporarily blocks sale of Apple watch-type device in the US
2023-12-28 10:05:00
American IT giant Apple has been banned from selling two wristwatch-type devices in the United States on the grounds that they infringe on the patents of other companies, and an American court has temporarily suspended the sales ban. The decision was made to injunction.
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November's industrial production index falls for the first time in three months; judgment of "up and down" remains unchanged
2023-12-28 09:37:00
The industrial production index in November, which indicates the production activity of companies, was 104.0 with 2020 as 100, which was 0.9% lower than the previous month and the first decline in three months. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry maintained its basic judgment of "up and down."
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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average hits new all-time high due to expectations for early interest rate cuts
2023-12-28 07:26:00
In the New York financial market on the 27th, the yen exchange rate briefly rose to the mid-141 yen level to the dollar as long-term interest rates fell due to expectations that interest rates would be cut early next year in the United States. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has hit a new all-time high.
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Efforts are underway to support employment support and reskilling for working seniors.
2023-12-28 06:25:00
According to a survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of working elderly people will reach a record high of 9.12 million in 2022, but on the other hand, it has been pointed out that a ``mismatch'' in which the type of job desired does not match the needs of employers is an issue. Under these circumstances, efforts are being made to support employment and reskilling.
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