Economic news(2025/01/27)
Keidanren Chairman: "Domestic private capital investment to double by 2040"
2025-01-27 23:26:00
A public-private meeting was held to discuss expanding domestic investment, and Keidanren Chairman Tokura, who attended, set a goal of doubling private capital investment in Japan to 200 trillion yen by fiscal 2040.
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[Breaking News] Fuji's president and chairman resign and apologize, saying "Hie was not involved"
2025-01-27 21:21:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television held an emergency board meeting on the 27th and decided that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign to take responsibility for the series of problems. In an afternoon press conference, the two apologized, saying they had lacked awareness of human rights.
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[Breaking News] Fuji's president and chairman resign and apologize, saying "Hie was not involved"
2025-01-27 21:12:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television held an emergency board meeting on the 27th and decided that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign to take responsibility for the series of problems. In an afternoon press conference, the two apologized, saying they had lacked awareness of human rights.
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Major banks to raise "short-term prime rates" with additional interest rate hike by Bank of Japan
2025-01-27 20:38:00
In response to the Bank of Japan's additional interest rate hike, major banks are moving one after another to raise the "short-term prime rate," which serves as the benchmark for variable mortgage interest rates. They have also decided to raise interest rates on ordinary savings accounts, and the Bank of Japan's additional interest rate hike is likely to have an impact on households and companies.
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[Breaking News] Fuji's president and chairman resign and apologize, saying "Hie was not involved"
2025-01-27 19:57:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television held an emergency board meeting on the 27th and decided that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign to take responsibility for the series of problems. In an afternoon press conference, the two apologized, saying they had lacked awareness of human rights.
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[Breaking News] Fuji's president and chairman resign and apologize, saying "Hie was not involved"
2025-01-27 18:59:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television held an emergency board meeting on the 27th and decided that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign to take responsibility for the series of problems. In an afternoon press conference, the two apologized, saying they had lacked awareness of human rights.
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Yen exchange rate falls
2025-01-27 18:29:00
On the 27th, the yen fell in the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the view that it will take some time for the Bank of Japan to decide to raise interest rates further.
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV's president and chairman resign and apologize, "Verification program also under consideration"
2025-01-27 18:10:00
Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, held a press conference with Fuji Television President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano, who resigned effective today, and apologized, saying that the two men had lacked awareness of human rights and had undermined the credibility of the media.
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[Breaking News] Fuji's president and chairman resign; new president Shimizu says "We will thoroughly prevent recurrence"
2025-01-27 17:13:00
Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, held a press conference after the extraordinary board meeting and announced that Fuji Television President Koichi Minato and Chairman Shuji Kano would resign on the 27th, taking responsibility for their handling of the series of problems. President Minato also apologized, saying, "We are keenly aware of our responsibility for causing this situation, and we are sorry for causing so much inconvenience and concern to our viewers and all our business partners."
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Fuji TV President Minato and Chairman Kano resign, Kenji Shimizu to succeed them as president
2025-01-27 16:57:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television announced that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign on the 27th, taking responsibility for their handling of the series of issues.
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US investment fund urges US Steel to cancel acquisition agreement with Nippon Steel
2025-01-27 16:29:00
It has been learned that an American investment fund is preparing a shareholder proposal to U.S. Steel, a major steel manufacturer, calling for it to terminate the agreement regarding its acquisition by Nippon Steel Corporation.
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[Live] Fuji TV press conference begins, management apologizes
2025-01-27 16:18:00
Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, are holding an open press conference at 4 p.m. regarding reports that Fuji Television employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women.
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Stock prices fall as US President's policy direction unclear and sell orders increase
2025-01-27 16:10:00
On the 27th, the start of the week, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average fall as an increase in sell orders aimed at securing profits amid uncertainty over the future of US President Trump's policies.
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[Breaking News] Fuji TV President Minato and Chairman Kano resign to take responsibility for series of problems
2025-01-27 15:49:00
Following a weekly magazine report alleging that employees were involved in trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji Television announced that President Minato Koichi and Chairman Kano Shuji would resign on the 27th, taking responsibility for their handling of the series of issues.
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Fuji TV to hold extraordinary board meeting to discuss management responsibility, including personnel matters
2025-01-27 15:41:00
In response to reports that Fuji TV employees were involved in the trouble between Nakai Masahiro and a woman, Fuji TV held an emergency board meeting this afternoon to discuss the responsibility of the management team for the series of responses, including personnel matters. Some directors have voiced calls for personnel measures, and the focus will be on whether any further decisions will be made regarding the future of President Koichi Minato and other executives.
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[Live Schedule] 4pm ~ Fuji TV Press Conference: What is the Management's Responsibility?
2025-01-27 14:56:00
Fuji Television and its parent company, Fuji Media Holdings, will hold an open press conference at 4pm regarding reports that Fuji Television employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women. The focus of the press conference will be on how President Minato and other executives were involved in the decision-making process regarding the series of responses, including the decision to continue broadcasting a program featuring Nakai for a year and a half after learning of his troubles with women.
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China's January manufacturing business confidence index falls below 50 for the first time in four months
2025-01-27 12:34:00
China's manufacturing business confidence index for January fell below the 50 mark, a key indicator of economic assessment, for the first time in four months, due to sluggish new orders amid stagnant domestic demand.
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Stock prices fall as Trump worries about tariffs on Colombia
2025-01-27 12:22:00
On the 27th, the start of the week, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average fall as concerns spread that US President Trump may take similar measures against other countries after he announced that he would impose tariffs in retaliation against Colombia for the deportation of illegal immigrants.
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Fuji TV's extraordinary board meeting today focuses on the responsibility and future of CEO Minato and other executives
2025-01-27 11:55:00
In response to reports that Fuji TV employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji TV will hold an emergency board meeting on the afternoon of the 27th to discuss the responsibility of management regarding the series of responses, including personnel matters. Some directors have voiced calls for personnel measures, and the focus will be on whether any in-depth decisions will be made regarding the future of President Koichi Minato and other executives.
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Hands: Over 120,000 personal details leaked, app illegally accessed
2025-01-27 11:38:00
Hands, a retailer of everyday items, announced that its app, which allows customers to accumulate points when they purchase products, was illegally accessed, resulting in the leakage of over 120,000 pieces of personal information, including customer names and addresses.
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Fuji TV's extraordinary board meeting today focuses on the responsibility and future of CEO Minato and other executives
2025-01-27 11:00:00
In response to reports that Fuji TV employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji TV will hold an emergency board meeting on the 27th to discuss the responsibility of management regarding the series of responses, including personnel matters. There are voices among the directors that the resignation of President Koichi Minato is inevitable, and the focus will be on how to determine the responsibility and future of President Minato and other executives.
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Fuji TV's extraordinary board meeting today focuses on the responsibility and future of CEO Minato and other executives
2025-01-27 07:10:00
In response to reports that Fuji TV employees were involved in Nakai Masahiro's troubles with women, Fuji TV will hold an emergency board meeting on the 27th to discuss the responsibility of management regarding the series of responses, including personnel matters. There are voices among the directors that the resignation of President Koichi Minato is inevitable, and the focus will be on how to determine the responsibility and future of President Minato and other executives.
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NHK survey: Nearly 80% of major companies see "gradual expansion" this year's economy
2025-01-27 06:55:00
This year, NHK conducted a survey of 100 major Japanese companies regarding the economy in 2025. Nearly 80% of the respondents said that the economy will "expand slowly." Many companies believe that a recovery in personal consumption due to rising wages will boost the economy.
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Supply of fixed-term leasehold apartments expected to reach record high in Tokyo metropolitan area
2025-01-27 06:54:00
In response to the soaring prices of apartments, the supply of "apartments with fixed-term leasehold rights," which are built on land rented for a limited period, is expected to reach a record high in the Tokyo metropolitan area this year. While there are benefits to purchasing apartments at a discount, experts point out that there is also a risk that asset values will fall.
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India announces that late Suzuki boss Osamu Suzuki will be awarded National Medal
2025-01-27 06:21:00
The Indian government has announced that it will award a national medal in recognition of outstanding contributions to Osamu Suzuki, who passed away in December last year and was the president of the automobile manufacturer Suzuki and who also focused on the Indian market.
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