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Economic news(2024/09/03)
Fujisoft acquisition: An unusual turn of events as US investment funds compete against each other
2024-09-03 22:05:00
The American investment fund Bain Capital has announced that it will make an acquisition proposal to Fujisoft, a company that develops business software. Fujisoft had already expressed its support for an acquisition proposal it received from another American investment fund in August, making this an unusual development in which two major American investment funds are competing against each other.
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Fujisoft acquisition: An unusual turn of events as US investment funds compete against each other
2024-09-03 20:45:00
Fujisoft, a company that develops business software, has announced that it has received an acquisition proposal from an American investment fund. The company had already expressed its support for an acquisition proposal from another American investment fund last month, making this an unusual development in which two major American investment funds are competing against each other.
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Taketoyo Thermal Power Plant Fire: JERA Installs New Safety Devices to Prevent Recurrence
2024-09-03 19:00:00
Following a fire that broke out at a thermal power plant in Taketoyo, Aichi Prefecture, in January this year, the power company that operates it has announced measures to prevent a recurrence, including the installation of new safety devices. The plant is still out of operation, and the company says it aims to resume operations as soon as possible.
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Yen exchange rate rises
2024-09-03 18:22:00
The yen rose in value on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 3rd.
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Japan's rice exports from January to July increased by more than 20% compared to the same period last year, reaching a record high
2024-09-03 18:03:00
Japan's rice export volume from January to July this year increased by more than 20% compared to the same period last year, due to a large increase in demand from Japanese restaurants in Asia and the United States, making it the highest volume for this period.
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Stock price: Small price movements
2024-09-03 16:05:00
On the 3rd, stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange showed little fluctuation.
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"Volkswagen considering closing German factory" - Western media
2024-09-03 11:57:00
Several major media outlets in the US and Europe have reported that Volkswagen, a German automobile giant, is considering closing factories in Germany. If it actually goes ahead with the closure of a factory in Germany, it would be the first time since the company was founded in 1937.
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New Year's food sales season begins, responding to various needs by using ingredients from disaster-stricken areas
2024-09-03 06:34:00
Department stores have already begun their New Year's sales campaign for next year's New Year, with a variety of products to meet various needs, including those made with ingredients from areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
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