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Economic news(2024/01/29)


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Japan Exchange Group CEO “Stock price rise is due to interest from overseas investors”

2024-01-29 21:35:00
Commenting on the strong performance of the stock market, with the Nikkei average stock price rising more than 2,500 yen this year, Japan Exchange Group CEO Hiroki Yamamichi stated at a press conference that in response to the strong performance of Japanese companies, overseas He expressed the view that this is due to investors' increased interest in Japanese stocks.

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Toyota suspends shipment of 10 car models due to fraud in obtaining certification for Toyota Industries engines

2024-01-29 20:43:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to suspend shipments of a total of 10 models, including six models for the domestic market that receive the engines, due to fraud in the acquisition of certification for diesel engines produced by Toyota Industries, a member of the Toyota Industries Group. Ta.

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Yen market: small price movements

2024-01-29 19:09:00
At the beginning of the week on the 29th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw small movements in the yen exchange rate.

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Surume squid fishing resumes after the earthquake killed the "squid king"... Noto Town

2024-01-29 18:55:00
In Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture, the giant squid monument ``Squid King'' has become a hot topic, and squid fishing is popular. Although the earthquake and tsunami caused damage to the quay at the port, this was the first time the landing of common squid was carried out since the earthquake.

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``We will not eliminate bookstores from Asagaya'' - the desire to take over a closed bookstore

2024-01-29 18:48:00
When the light of the only bookstore in Asagaya was about to go out. Voices of ``don't eliminate bookstores from the city'' came from all over the country one after another. It's been over two months since we reported on this topic in the news. The sentiments of people who love books became a huge sensation, and the bookstore ended up remaining in the town.

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Toyota suspends shipment of 10 car models due to fraud in obtaining certification for Toyota Industries engines

2024-01-29 18:46:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to suspend shipments of a total of 10 models, including six models for the domestic market that receive the engines, due to fraud in the acquisition of certification for diesel engines produced by Toyota Industries, a member of the Toyota Industries Group. Ta.

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Negotiations to acquire Aeon Tsuruha HD shares from a Hong Kong investment fund

2024-01-29 17:35:00
Aeon, a major distribution company, has decided to enter into negotiations to acquire the shares of Tsuruha Holdings, a major drugstore company, from a Hong Kong investment fund. Depending on negotiations, it is possible that Tsuruha will become part of Aeon and the group will form a drugstore alliance worth 2 trillion yen.

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FamilyMart charges a fee at some stores such as Kyokara Spoon

2024-01-29 17:20:00
FamilyMart, a major convenience store, started charging for plastic spoons, straws, etc. at some stores from the 29th. The aim is to reduce plastic waste, and this is the first time for a major convenience store.

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Toyota suspends shipment of 10 car models due to fraud in obtaining certification for Toyota Industries engines

2024-01-29 16:43:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended shipment of a total of 10 models, including six models for the domestic market under the Toyota brand that are supplied with diesel engines produced by Toyota Industries, a group company, due to fraud in obtaining certification. I decided.

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Stock prices rise due to new all-time high for the NY Dow and ongoing depreciation of the yen

2024-01-29 16:13:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 29th, the beginning of the week, stock prices rose.

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Toyota suspends shipment of 10 car models due to fraud in obtaining certification for Toyota Industries engines

2024-01-29 16:07:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended shipment of a total of 10 models, including six models for the domestic market under the Toyota brand that are supplied with diesel engines produced by Toyota Industries, a group company, due to fraud in obtaining certification. I decided.

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Ride sharing to be introduced on a limited basis starting this spring Opinion from local governments calling for deregulation

2024-01-29 15:41:00
A government working team meeting was held regarding the limited introduction of ride sharing under the management of taxi companies from this spring, and local government heads such as Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture Opinions were voiced calling for further deregulation, including encouraging entry into the industry.

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Hong Kong High Court orders Evergrande Group to liquidate the company

2024-01-29 15:34:00
Hong Kong's High Court has ordered Evergrande Group, a major Chinese real estate company in financial crisis, to liquidate the company. It is expected that preparations will be made for the sale of assets in Hong Kong, and this order once again highlights the seriousness of the real estate recession.

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Toyota to stop shipping 10 models due to Toyota Industries engine test violation

2024-01-29 15:04:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has suspended shipment of a total of 10 models, including 6 models for the domestic market under the Toyota brand that receive the engines, due to violations in testing of diesel engines produced by Toyota Industries, a member of the Toyota Industries Group. I decided.

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Toyama Prefecture opens telephone consultation center to support small, medium, and micro businesses affected by the disaster.

2024-01-29 14:48:00
A telephone consultation desk was opened in Toyama Prefecture on the 29th, where small and medium-sized businesses affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake can inquire about national support measures for recovery and reconstruction.

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Hong Kong High Court orders Evergrande Group to liquidate the company

2024-01-29 13:36:00
Hong Kong's High Court has ordered Evergrande Group, a major Chinese real estate company in financial crisis, to liquidate the company. It is expected that preparations will be made for the sale of assets in Hong Kong, and this order once again highlights the seriousness of the real estate recession.

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Hong Kong High Court orders Evergrande Group to liquidate the company

2024-01-29 13:00:00
Hong Kong's High Court has ordered Evergrande Group, a major Chinese real estate company in financial crisis, to liquidate the company. It is expected that preparations will be made for the sale of assets in Hong Kong, and this order once again highlights the seriousness of the real estate recession.

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Spring labor wage increase rate predicted to exceed last year's high level Private economist

2024-01-29 07:33:00
Private sector economists have compiled their forecasts for the rate of wage increase during this year's spring labor union, and the average wage increase is expected to be 3.85%, exceeding last year's level, which was the highest level in 30 years.

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Valentine's Day sales campaign: Department stores strengthen ``dine-in''

2024-01-29 07:15:00
The shopping season leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14th is in full swing, and department stores are stepping up their ``eat-in'' services this year.

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Interested in Chairman's Remarks at US Federal Reserve Monetary Policy Meeting ``Timing for Interest Rate Cuts''

2024-01-29 00:59:00
The Federal Reserve Board of the United States will hold a meeting to decide on monetary policy for two days starting on the 30th. Many in the market believe that the Fed will not raise interest rates for the fourth consecutive meeting, and there is a lot of interest in what Chairman Powell will say in his post-meeting press conference about when to start lowering interest rates.

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