2024-09-17 22:56:00
US retail sales increased 0.1% in August compared to the previous month, showing that consumer spending remains strong even in the face of persistently high interest rates.
2024-09-17 22:01:00
US retail sales increased 0.1% in August compared to the previous month, showing that consumer spending remains strong even in the face of persistently high interest rates.
2024-09-17 21:52:00
Hitachi Zosen has revealed that two of its subsidiaries have falsified data on the amount of nitrogen oxide emissions in its marine engines, a problem that has been brought about by two of its subsidiaries. The company is working to improve its inspection system to prevent recurrence.
2024-09-17 20:47:00
Regarding the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, for which construction has not yet begun in the Shizuoka section, Shizuoka Prefecture decided on the 17th to consent to a "boring survey" to investigate the geology, etc., and informed JR Central of this, stating that consent had been obtained from local governments concerned about the impact on water resources.
2024-09-17 20:44:00
The use of generative AI is rapidly expanding, and Japanese startups with cutting-edge technology are receiving investment from major corporations one after another. The aim is to strengthen each other's development capabilities and business expansion by deepening collaboration with major corporations.
2024-09-17 20:42:00
Sharp, a major electronics company, has unveiled its first concept model as it plans to embark on the development and sales of electric vehicles (EVs). The company has posted a net loss for two consecutive years until last year, and is now facing the challenge of how to develop a new pillar of its business.
2024-09-17 20:00:00
Last month, the relative transaction price of rice sold by the JA Group and other groups rose by an average of 17% compared to the same month last year, the highest for August. This was due to a tightening of supply and demand, including a shortage of rice in supermarkets.
2024-09-17 19:52:00
The "Prefectural Land Price Survey," which looked at land prices across the country, was released and the average land price in the "Tokyo metropolitan area," including the city center and surrounding areas, rose 4.6%. The rate of increase has expanded for four consecutive years, due to active real estate transactions.
2024-09-17 19:20:00
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has announced measures to prevent recurrence in the wake of a series of problems surrounding supplements containing red yeast rice ingredients. In order to change the company's awareness of quality and safety, the company has clarified which departments are responsible, and is working to break away from its reliance on the founding family and implement fundamental reforms to its governance.
2024-09-17 19:01:00
In Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, where land prices continue to rise, this is affecting the lives of residents, including increasing rents for rental properties.
2024-09-17 18:44:00
On the 17th, the yen rose slightly in value on the Tokyo foreign exchange market.
2024-09-17 18:36:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 18:19:00
The results of this year's land price survey were released, showing that residential land prices in Ishikawa Prefecture fell for the first time in four years. The 10 locations with the largest declines in both residential and commercial land prices nationwide were all disaster-stricken areas in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures.
2024-09-17 18:18:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 17:17:00
The Prefectural Land Price Survey, which looked at land prices across the country, was released, and the national average land price rose 1.4% compared to last year, marking the third consecutive year of increase. The upward trend is strengthening nationwide, including not only major metropolitan areas but also regional cities and tourist destinations. Many of the top locations with high land price increases are in Okinawa Prefecture, which is popular with immigrants, as well as Hokkaido and Kumamoto Prefecture, where semiconductor factory construction is underway.
2024-09-17 16:59:00
In Fukuoka City, where demand for condominiums is leading to rising land prices, sales companies are closely monitoring the future impact of soaring prices and rising interest rates.
2024-09-17 15:58:00
On the 17th, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average temporarily fall by more than 700 yen as concerns grew over the rapid appreciation of the yen and sell orders spread to export-related stocks.
2024-09-17 12:10:00
The Nikkei average fell by more than 700 yen following declines in tech-related stocks on the Tokyo stock market on the 17th and in the New York market on the 16th.
2024-09-17 11:18:00
On the 17th, the Nikkei average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen. The Nasdaq stock index, which is dominated by tech-related stocks, fell on the 16th in the New York market, and the yen temporarily strengthened to the 139 yen range against the dollar on the 16th (Japan time) in the foreign exchange market, leading to sell orders mainly for semiconductor stocks and export-related stocks such as automobiles.
2024-09-17 06:50:00
The Federal Reserve Board of the United States, which has a major impact on the yen and stock prices, is meeting to decide its monetary policy on the 17th. The market is almost certain that the Fed will cut interest rates, and the focus is on whether the cut will be the usual 0.25% or a larger 0.5%.
2024-09-17 02:54:00
There is a growing trend among companies to rehire former employees, known as "alumni." Some companies are looking to use their connections with alumni to develop new business ventures, and this is gaining attention as a way to make up for serious labor shortages.
