2024-06-17 21:54:00
JR West has announced that it will cancel services on some lines from the first train on the morning of the 18th, as heavy rain is expected to fall from that time onwards.
2024-06-17 18:50:00
JR Shikoku has announced that due to the heavy rains, it will suspend services, with some exceptions, between Anan Station and Awa-Kainan Station on the Mugi Line running through Tokushima Prefecture from the first train on the 18th.
2024-06-17 18:32:00
On the 17th, the yen rose slightly in value on the Tokyo foreign exchange market.
2024-06-17 17:55:00
Kioxia Holdings, a global leader in semiconductors and flash memory, has announced that it has reached an agreement with a group of banks to extend the repayment period for a 500 billion yen loan due in June. With the group of banks essentially offering support for the time being, the company plans to expedite the restructuring of its business, which has been in the red for some time.
2024-06-17 17:30:00
JR Shikoku has stated that due to the heavy rain, there is a possibility that services will be suspended or significantly delayed from the evening of the 17th through the 18th.
2024-06-17 17:24:00
Suzuki has announced that it has invested in Tier IV, a Japanese startup working on autonomous driving technology, and has formed a capital and business alliance with the company. With limited research and development funds, the company aims to accelerate development by partnering with other companies.
2024-06-17 16:16:00
As competition for food becomes increasingly fierce around the world, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and trading companies that import grains and other products held a meeting to exchange views on how to ensure a stable food supply.
2024-06-17 16:04:00
JR West has stated that heavy rain is expected to begin early on the 18th, and that there is a possibility that services will be canceled on some lines in the Keihanshin, Wakayama, and Northern Kinki regions.
2024-06-17 15:40:00
On the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 17th, the start of the week, the Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen.
2024-06-17 13:35:00
JR West has announced that it may cancel services on some lines in the Keihanshin area due to heavy rain expected from the early morning of the 18th.
2024-06-17 12:06:00
The Nikkei average fell by more than 800 yen in morning trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 17th, the first day of the week.
2024-06-17 10:19:00
On the Tokyo stock market on the 17th, the start of the week, the Nikkei average temporarily fell by more than 800 yen.
2024-06-17 08:17:00
According to government rules, companies are now conducting job interviews for university students who will graduate next spring, and recruitment activities are now in full swing. Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, is home to the only national university in Japan for students with disabilities, but some companies are calling for consideration given to individual circumstances as there are hurdles in the selection process.
2024-06-17 07:49:00
The market for energy drinks, which targeted working people, is shrinking due to the spread of diverse working styles. Energy drinks, which were a symbol of the bubble era, have also stopped shipping their main products, forcing companies to take action.
2024-06-17 06:53:00
A new law has been passed to regulate large IT companies that hold a dominant position in the smartphone field. To make the regulation more effective, it is necessary to strengthen the system for monitoring and investigating companies, and the government has decided to expedite the hiring of more specialized personnel.
