2025-04-22 20:51:00
In response to the large-scale ETC system failure that occurred this month, Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. and others held a press conference on the 22nd and announced immediate measures, such as quickly raising exit bars to prevent traffic jams in the event of a wide-area system failure.
2025-04-22 20:05:00
Regarding the Japan-U.S. negotiations over U.S. tariff measures, Keidanren Chairman Tokura stated at a press conference that it is important to conduct negotiations based on a medium- to long-term perspective of maintaining a rules-based free trade system, and that we should not rush to reach an agreement to the point of losing sight of the essence of the matter.
2025-04-22 19:06:00
In a post on his social media account, US President Trump once again called on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates to avoid an economic slowdown, citing a downward trend in prices. On the 22nd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw dollar selling accelerate due to concerns that the US monetary policy would become unstable, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in about seven months.
2025-04-22 18:29:00
Last week, as in the week before last, the price of cabbage was 1/3 the average, but it has settled down compared to the high prices which temporarily exceeded 3 times the average due to the bad weather this winter.
2025-04-22 18:27:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw an increased sell-off of dollars due to concerns that US monetary policy would become unstable under President Trump, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in approximately seven months.
2025-04-22 17:59:00
In a post on his social media account, US President Trump once again called on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates to avoid an economic slowdown, citing a downward trend in prices. On the 22nd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw dollar selling accelerate due to concerns that the US monetary policy would become unstable, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in about seven months.
2025-04-22 16:10:00
It has been learned that Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus are moving forward with negotiations to reach a final agreement on their postponed business integration.
2025-04-22 16:07:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market saw a mix of buying and selling as concerns spread that US monetary policy would become unstable under President Trump, and stock prices fluctuated little.
2025-04-22 15:40:00
Regarding quantum computers, which are expected to be the next generation of computers, Fujitsu and the RIKEN Institute have announced that they have developed a domestically produced quantum computer with four times the performance of previous models. Further significant improvements in performance are required for practical use, so it will be interesting to see whether research and development will accelerate in the future.
2025-04-22 15:34:00
The price of rice continues to rise. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries compiles the selling price of rice at approximately 1,000 supermarkets nationwide and publishes it every week. According to the report, the average price, including consumption tax, for the week from April 7th to 13th was 4,217 yen per 5 kg, up 3 yen from the previous week. This marks the 15th consecutive week of price increases, and although stockpiled rice began to be sold in stores in late March, the price remains more than double that of the same period last year. Why is the price of rice not falling? We will explain in a [video explanation].
2025-04-22 15:27:00
In a post on his social media account, US President Trump once again called on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates to avoid an economic slowdown, citing a downward trend in prices. On the 22nd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw dollar selling accelerate due to concerns that the US monetary policy would become unstable, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in about seven months.
2025-04-22 15:26:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo foreign exchange market saw an increased selling of dollars due to concerns that the US monetary policy would become unstable, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in approximately seven months.
2025-04-22 14:35:00
On the 22nd, there was a strong trend of selling dollars and buying yen in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, and the yen temporarily rose to the 139 yen range per dollar for the first time in about seven months.
2025-04-22 14:34:00
Japanese companies are making little progress in promoting women to managerial positions. The percentage of female managers in Japan is only 12.7%, a low level even by international standards. Why is this the case? And how can we increase the number? We asked an expert who is knowledgeable about women's working style issues. (Chihiro Hirai, Social Affairs Department Reporter)
2025-04-22 13:01:00
The Ministry of Finance summarized the current state of the economy across the country and maintained its assessment that "although some weakness is observed, the economy is gradually recovering." On the other hand, it stated that the risk of a downturn in the economy is increasing due to the US trade policy.
2025-04-22 12:54:00
Due to uncertainty about the future of US monetary policy, investors have been buying gold as a relatively safe asset, and futures prices are hitting new highs.
2025-04-22 12:26:00
Nomura Holdings, the largest securities firm in Japan, has announced that it will acquire an American asset management business from an Australian financial group for over 250 billion yen. Japanese financial institutions are stepping up their overseas asset management businesses one after another.
2025-04-22 11:57:00
On the 22nd, the Tokyo stock market saw a mix of buying and selling amid growing uncertainty over US monetary policy, with stock prices fluctuating only slightly.
2025-04-22 10:32:00
In response to the tariff measures imposed by the Trump administration, Financial Services Minister Katsuyuki Kato called on financial institutions to proactively grasp the capital needs of businesses, including by setting up consultation desks, and to provide thorough support for their liquidity.
2025-04-22 07:14:00
The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting will begin in the United States on the 24th of this week, Japan time. Finance Minister Kato is set to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent on the same day, and with President Trump apparently aiming to correct the strong dollar, the focus of the meeting will be on foreign exchange.
2025-04-22 06:58:00
Regarding the potential merger of major non-life insurance companies Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd., the holding company that oversees the two companies will work to quickly solidify system integration plans, as well as the new company name and personnel system, in order to decide on the framework of the new company without waiting until the merger in April of next year.
2025-04-22 06:40:00
The revised Child Care and Family Care Leave Act came into force this month, allowing employees to take leave for their children's injuries or illnesses, as well as for graduation and entrance ceremonies. In an effort to secure human resources, companies are increasingly expanding their in-house systems beyond what is provided for by law.
2025-04-22 06:03:00
On the 21st, sell orders spread immediately after the start of trading on the New York Stock Exchange, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average temporarily fell by more than $1,300. This was due to US President Trump's renewed call for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates early, which has heightened uncertainty about future monetary policy.
2025-04-22 02:26:00
In a post on his social media account, U.S. President Donald Trump called on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to lower interest rates again to avoid an economic slowdown, citing a declining trend in prices.
