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Economic news(2024/01/30)


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Some post offices in Wajima, Suzu, Noto Town, and Anamizu Town will resume counter operations from the 31st.

2024-01-30 23:23:00
Japan Post announced that it will resume counter operations from the 31st at some post offices in Wajima City, Suzu City, Noto Town, and Anamizu Town in Ishikawa Prefecture, where all post offices had been suspended due to the earthquake. Did.

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Eurozone GDP growth rate remains flat; interest rates remain high as inflation is suppressed

2024-01-30 21:54:00
The growth rate of GDP (gross regional product) in the euro area, including Germany and France, from October to December 2023 was flat at 0% compared to the previous three months. The euro area has maintained high interest rates to curb inflation, which has led to economic weakness.

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Last year's export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food reached a record high of 1,454.7 billion yen.

2024-01-30 21:51:00
The export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products for the past year reached a record high of 1,454.7 billion yen, more than 2% more than the previous year, due to a recovery in global demand for eating out. However, exports to China, the largest destination, decreased by more than 14% due to the continued suspension of imports of Japanese marine products.

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Eurozone GDP growth rate remains flat; interest rates remain high as inflation is suppressed

2024-01-30 19:27:00
The GDP = gross regional product for the period from October to December 2023 in the euro area, such as Germany and France, has been announced, and the growth rate compared to the previous three months was flat at 0%. In the euro area, interest rates have been maintained at high levels to curb inflation, leading to economic weakness.

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Daihatsu rushes to make adjustments to resume production of main models after shipment suspension order is lifted

2024-01-30 19:08:00
Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. is urgently coordinating with parts manufacturers to resume production after the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism lifted its order to suspend shipments of 10 models, including its main models, on the 30th due to fraud in obtaining national certification. It's a policy.

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Yen market price rise

2024-01-30 19:00:00
In the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 30th, the yen exchange rate rose.

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Yu-Pack and Express Mail Delivery times will be up to half a day longer from April onwards

2024-01-30 18:28:00
From April this year, in response to stricter regulations on overtime work for truck drivers and others, Japan Post will increase the number of days it takes to deliver Yu-Pack and express mail by up to half a day in some areas. Announced.

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Electricity prices rose in March at five major power companies, mainly due to fuel price rise

2024-01-30 17:35:00
Major electric power companies have announced that electricity bills for March will increase at 5 out of 10 companies 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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Last year's export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food reached a record high of 1,454.7 billion yen.

2024-01-30 17:09:00
The export value of agricultural, forestry and fishery products and food products for the past year reached a record high of 1,454.7 billion yen, more than 2% more than the previous year, due to a recovery in global demand for eating out. However, exports to China, the largest destination, decreased by more than 14% due to the continued suspension of imports of Japanese marine products.

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Toyota Industries special investigation committee points out “trust structure” as the root cause of fraud

2024-01-30 16:44:00
Toyota Industries discovered data fraud during tests on the exhaust gas performance of engines for forklifts and construction machinery, and set up a special investigation committee made up of outside experts to investigate the matter. The special investigation committee's report points out that the root cause of the series of frauds was a corporate structure that could be called a "trust structure" that prevented companies from taking responsibility for dealing with risks on their own.

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Economic Revitalization Minister Shindo’s economic speech “Aiming to realize a virtuous cycle of income increase and growth”

2024-01-30 16:36:00
Shindo, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, gave a speech on the economy at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to overcome deflation.He said he would create a situation in which income growth outpaces the rise in prices, and aim to increase the earning power of businesses and "increase income." We emphasized our commitment to achieving a virtuous cycle of growth and growth.

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Finance Minister Suzuki’s fiscal speech “The new fiscal year budget bill is a budget that captures changes”

2024-01-30 16:34:00
Finance Minister Suzuki delivered a fiscal speech at a plenary session of both houses of the House of Representatives, calling the budget bill for the new fiscal year 2024 ``a budget to take on challenges that cannot be postponed and to seize the flow of change,'' and called for cooperation in its swift passage. I asked for

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Stock price rose by more than 200 yen at one point, with buying and selling mixed.

2024-01-30 16:29:00
On the 30th, the Tokyo stock market and the Nikkei Stock Average rose slightly.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism lifts shipping suspension order for 10 car models including Daihatsu Mira eS

2024-01-30 16:20:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered 10 models, including the Mira eS, to comply with standards due to the issue of automobile manufacturer Daihatsu Motor Corporation fraudulently obtaining national certification. The instruction has been canceled as it has been confirmed.

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Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda apologizes for a series of fraud related to certification acquisition

2024-01-30 16:11:00
On the 30th, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda held a briefing session on the group's guidelines in Nagoya City, and spoke about the series of fraudulent certification issues at group companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation and Toyota Industries Corporation. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and concern we have caused to our customers and other stakeholders due to the series of frauds committed by Daihatsu Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries Corporation." In addition, Chairman Toyoda said, ``We originally planned to share the Group Vision on February 14, Sakichi Toyoda's birthday, but in light of the recent situation at group companies, we have decided to move the announcement forward. "I did."

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Japan's main automakers Last year's production volume: 7 out of 8 companies exceeded the previous year's production volume

2024-01-30 15:39:00
The global production volume of Japan's major automakers last year exceeded the previous year's level for seven out of eight companies, due to strong demand in North America and other countries.

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Economic Revitalization Minister Shindo’s economic speech “Aiming to realize a virtuous cycle of income increase and growth”

2024-01-30 15:30:00
Shindo, the Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, gave a speech on the economy at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime chance to overcome deflation.He said he would create a situation in which income growth outpaces the rise in prices, and aim to increase the earning power of businesses and "increase income." We emphasized our commitment to achieving a virtuous cycle of growth and growth.

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Finance Minister Suzuki’s fiscal speech “The new fiscal year budget bill is a budget that captures changes”

2024-01-30 15:20:00
Minister of Finance Suzuki delivered a fiscal speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, calling the budget bill for the new fiscal year 2024 "a budget to take on challenges that cannot be postponed and grasp the flow of change," and asked for cooperation in quickly enacting it. I did.

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Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda apologizes for a series of fraud related to certification acquisition

2024-01-30 14:56:00
On the 30th, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda held a briefing session on the group's guidelines in Nagoya City, and spoke about the series of fraudulent certification issues at group companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation and Toyota Industries Corporation. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and concern we have caused to our customers and other stakeholders due to the series of frauds committed by Daihatsu Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries Corporation." In addition, Chairman Toyoda said, ``We originally planned to share the Group Vision on February 14, Sakichi Toyoda's birthday, but in light of the recent situation at group companies, we have decided to move the announcement forward. "I did."

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Spring labor wage increase rate at major companies “expected to be 4% higher”, Keizai Doyukai Niinami

2024-01-30 14:34:00
At a press conference on the 30th, Niinami, representative secretary of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, reiterated the importance of wage increases that exceed the rise in prices during this year's spring labor movement, and stated that the rate of wage increases at major companies was "well above 4%. I hope we can achieve this level.''

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Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry decides to support over 45 billion yen for development projects centered on NTT

2024-01-30 14:27:00
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has announced that it has decided to provide support of over 45 billion yen to a development project in which multiple Japanese companies, led by NTT, are participating, in order to commercialize next-generation communication networks using optical technology. did.

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Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda apologizes for a series of fraud related to certification acquisition

2024-01-30 13:51:00
On the 30th, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda held a briefing session on the group's guidelines in Nagoya City, and spoke about the series of fraudulent certification issues at group companies such as Daihatsu Motor Corporation and Toyota Industries Corporation. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience and concern we have caused to our customers and other stakeholders due to the series of frauds committed by Daihatsu Motor Corporation, Daihatsu Motor Corporation, and Toyota Industries Corporation." In addition, Chairman Toyoda said, ``We originally planned to share the Group Vision on February 14, Sakichi Toyoda's birthday, but in light of the recent situation at group companies, we have decided to move the announcement forward. "I did."

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Second edition of Osaka/Kansai Expo commemorative coins to be issued, design announced

2024-01-30 13:33:00
The government has decided to issue the second commemorative coin for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, and has announced the design of the 1,000 yen silver coin.

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Toyota's global sales last year set a record high, leading the world for the fourth consecutive year

2024-01-30 13:01:00
Toyota Motor Corporation announced that its global car sales for the past year reached a record high of 11.23 million units for the entire group, surpassing Germany's Volkswagen to become the world's top company for the fourth consecutive year.

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First coin to be issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park system: Okinawa design announced

2024-01-30 12:44:00
The government has officially decided to sequentially issue commemorative coins for national parks across the country in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the start of the national park system. has been announced.

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Second edition of Osaka/Kansai Expo commemorative coins to be issued, design announced

2024-01-30 12:22:00
The government has decided to issue the second commemorative coin for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held next year, and has announced the design of the 1,000 yen silver coin.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to inspect Toyota Industries factory due to engine fraud issue

2024-01-30 11:21:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on the morning of the 30th that Toyota Industries had cheated on the national exhaust gas performance test, and that cheating had also been confirmed in automobile engines. We started an on-site inspection at a factory.

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Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism to inspect Toyota Industries factory due to engine fraud issue

2024-01-30 10:59:00
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced on the morning of the 30th that Toyota Industries had cheated on the national exhaust gas performance test, and that cheating had also been confirmed in automobile engines. We started an on-site inspection at a factory.

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Amazon ends negotiations to acquire iRobot, with no prospect of regulatory approval

2024-01-30 09:57:00
American IT giant Amazon has announced that it will end its ongoing acquisition negotiations with iRobot, an American company that makes robot vacuum cleaners, as it is unlikely to receive approval from regulatory authorities in the European Union. Did.

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Toyota labor union announces spring strike demands, demands higher wages and record lump-sum payment

2024-01-30 09:06:00
Toyota Motor Corporation's labor union has announced the demands of this year's spring labor campaign, demanding a lump-sum bonus equivalent to 7.6 months of monthly salary, the highest ever, as well as wage increases by job type and qualification. In the highest case, they will seek a monthly wage increase of 28,440 yen.

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Logistics “Year 2024 Problem” Movement towards reducing the burden on drivers spreads

2024-01-30 07:21:00
As responding to the ``2024 problem'' in logistics becomes an issue, there is a growing movement among shipper industries to compile guidelines on measures that should be taken to reduce the burden on truck drivers.

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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average hits record high for 3 consecutive business days

2024-01-30 07:18:00
On the 29th, the New York stock market saw an increase in buying orders due to expectations for corporate performance and the outlook for the economy, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a new all-time high for the third consecutive business day.

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High stock prices: Expectations for Japanese stocks from an investment manager at a major French asset management company

2024-01-30 05:47:00
In the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei average stock price at one point rose to the 36,900 yen level this month, setting a new high since the bubble era of 1990. The investment manager of a major French asset management company that invests in Japanese stocks expressed his expectations for the reform efforts of Japanese companies that are behind the rise in stock prices.

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Toyota Motor Corporation halts production lines at four factories, rushes to resume operations

2024-01-30 05:30:00
Toyota Motor Corporation has decided to suspend production lines at four automobile factories in Japan due to the issue of fraudulent certification of engines produced by Toyota Industries. The company plans to take immediate action with the aim of restarting operations.

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