Main news(2023/03/17)
[Economic column]
2023-03-17 22:23:00
Sudden bankruptcy of American banks. And information about the financial deterioration of Credit Suisse, a major Swiss financial group. Over the past week, markets have been rocked by fears of widespread credit uncertainty. Although the market has regained some stability thanks to the government's response, the difficulty of responding to crises in a new era in which information spreads quickly is also highlighted. It shouldn't be a fire on the opposite shore for Japan either. I interviewed how to accept it. (Economic Department reporter Keiichiro Furuichi)
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Kansai Electric Power Access to customer information of competitors Managers give employees access
2023-03-17 22:07:00
On the 17th, Kansai Electric Power revealed that it was able to grant access rights to customer information of competitors managed by its transmission and distribution subsidiary. With the liberalization of the electricity retail market, the need to ensure neutrality, which is required of power transmission and distribution companies, is once again being called into question.
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German education and research minister to visit Taiwan next week, first ministerial visit in 26 years
2023-03-17 21:53:00
The German government announced on the 17th that Education and Research Minister Starkwatzinger will visit Taiwan next week to strengthen cooperation in areas such as science and research. German media report that it will be the first visit to Taiwan by a German minister since 1997 in 26 years.
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The reason for the "10 yen" is the increase in rail fares from tomorrow.
2023-03-17 20:28:00
From March 18th, JR trains in the Tokyo metropolitan area and some private railways will raise their regular fares by 10 yen. In the future, there are plans to raise prices outside the Tokyo metropolitan area. Raise prices again? You may think so, but there is a reason for this.
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Poland to deliver four fighter jets to Ukraine in coming days
2023-03-17 20:05:00
Over the Black Sea facing southern Ukraine, the US side announced that a US military drone crashed after being intercepted by a Russian military aircraft, and both sides are restraining each other, such as Russia's backlash. On the other hand, Poland has announced that it will provide former Soviet-made fighter planes to Ukraine.
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Toyota Industries Corporation Possibility of legal violations in endurance tests set by the government
2023-03-17 19:50:00
It is possible that Toyota Industries, a group company of Toyota Motor Corporation headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, violated laws and regulations by using measured values from another test in a durability test for forklift engines stipulated by the government. announced that there is We are suspending shipments of forklifts equipped with the affected engines.
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About 80% of public high schools in Chiba Prefecture 933 scoring errors in entrance exams 6 failed
2023-03-17 19:15:00
In the entrance exam for public high schools in Chiba Prefecture held last month, more than 900 scoring errors were confirmed at nearly 80% of high schools, and it was found that 6 of them were mistakenly rejected. The Board of Education decided to pass an additional six students, and to check whether grading and checks were being conducted appropriately at all public high schools in the prefecture.
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Grand sumo wrestling spring place 6th day Ozeki Takakeisho loses to Mitakeumi and loses 3rd
2023-03-17 19:05:00
The sumo spring tournament is on the 6th day. Ozeki Takakage, who aims to become a "Tsunatori", lost to Mitakeumi and suffered his third loss.
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WBC Japanese semi-final Mexico or Puerto Rico What kind of team?
2023-03-17 19:04:00
Japan will play in the semifinals of the WBC = World Baseball Classic on the 17th, the winner of the quarterfinals in the United States on the 18th, Japan time, Mexico and Puerto Rico. The semi-finals in Japan are scheduled to start on the 20th at 8:00 am on the 21st of this month, Japan time.
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Prime Minister Kishida “Support measures for the annual income wall to the same extent as the take-home income during childcare leave”
2023-03-17 18:42:00
As a countermeasure against the declining birthrate, Prime Minister Kishida announced his intention to raise the level of childcare leave benefits so that both men and women who take childcare leave for a certain period after giving birth can secure the same level of take-home income as before taking leave. Regarding the so-called "annual income wall", he also indicated a policy to introduce support measures so that the take-home income does not decrease even if the standard of 1.06 million yen is exceeded.
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Administrative documents Interviews with relevant parties Publish results Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
2023-03-17 18:40:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has released the results of interviews with relevant parties regarding administrative documents concerning the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act. While it is said that there was a meeting between Mr. Isozaki, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister at the time, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, many of those present testified that "the interpretation has not changed."
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Is that QR code really okay?
2023-03-17 18:19:00
"QR code" used for shopping payment and access to specific sites. You can use it by simply scanning it with your smartphone. I think there are many people who use it every day. However, it is said that the abuse of this QR code is increasing now. If you accidentally access it, you may be in trouble. (Digital coverage team not deceived / Naoaki Shimada)
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Wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda receives People's Honor Award Commemorative gift is wristwatch
2023-03-17 18:02:00
Shingo Kunieda was awarded the People's Honor Award on the 17th for achieving the "Lifetime Golden Slam" of winning all four Grand Slam tournaments and the Paralympic Games as a leading wheelchair tennis player.
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Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 to discuss whether to continue review for restart 157 places error in materials
2023-03-17 17:52:00
In the review necessary for the restart of Unit 2 of the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Station in Fukui Prefecture, errors were found one after another in the materials submitted by the operator, Japan Atomic Power, and the Nuclear Regulation Authority decided to decide whether to continue the review. The moon also showed an idea to discuss.
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"Dark part-time job" Advertisement on major recruitment site Recruitment of special fraud executives
2023-03-17 17:04:00
While it became clear that groups such as robberies were gathering members through SNS "dark part-time jobs," a National Police Agency investigation found that a special fraud group was recruiting executives through major recruitment sites. I was. More than 30 people who responded to the job offer have been arrested in seven prefectures nationwide, and the National Police Agency has decided to strengthen measures.
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Former GSDF member-related damage Indicted three former members at home Fukushima District Public Prosecutors Office reviews decision
2023-03-17 16:56:00
On the 17th, the Fukushima District Public Prosecutor's Office reviewed the decision not to indict three former members of the Ground Self-Defense Force, who were the superiors of Rina Gonoi, in a case in which she was sexually assaulted by a unit in Fukushima Prefecture. I was indicted at home on charges of obscenity.
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President Xi announces official visit to Russia from 20th to 22nd of this month
2023-03-17 16:26:00
Chinese President Xi Jinping will make an official visit to Russia from 20th to 22nd of this month at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Russian president's office also announced that Xi will visit Russia as a state guest and hold a summit meeting with Putin. It will be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since September last year, and it will be Xi's first visit to Russia since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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WBC Japan national team arrives in the United States Semifinals are on the 21st Japan time
2023-03-17 16:03:00
Baseball's WBC (World Baseball Classic) Japan national team has just arrived in the United States on a chartered plane. After defeating Italy in the quarterfinals held at the Tokyo Dome on the night of the 16th, the Japanese national team left Haneda Airport at 2:50 am on the 17th, and just before 3:00 am local time on the 17th. Around this time, I arrived at Miami International Airport in Florida, USA, where the semifinals will be held.
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New Zealand parliament bans use of TikTok on internet-connected devices
2023-03-17 15:58:00
New Zealand's parliament has announced that the video sharing app TikTok, operated by a Chinese company, will be banned from being used on devices connected to the parliament's network. Regarding TikTok, there are a series of moves in each country to prohibit the use of government officials, etc., due to concerns about information leakage to the Chinese side.
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The number of influenza patients exceeded the warning level for 7 consecutive weeks
2023-03-17 15:49:00
The number of influenza patients nationwide increased from the previous week to an estimated 318,000 in the week ending on the 12th of this month. The number of patients per medical institution has exceeded the ``alert level'' level, which is said to have the potential for a major epidemic, for seven consecutive weeks, and experts continue to call for caution.
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Ministry of Finance, Bank of Japan, etc. Extraordinary meeting this evening due to successive bankruptcies of US banks
2023-03-17 15:07:00
財務省と日銀、それに金融庁は、17日夕方、幹部による臨時の会合を開きます。アメリカの銀行の相次ぐ経営破綻や、スイスの大手金融グループの経営悪化への懸念から、今週世界の金融市場に動揺が広がりましたが、今回の会合では金融市場の動向を詳しく分析し、情報の共有を図るものとみられます。
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6 years ago Nepalese man died after interrogation Tokyo metropolitan government ordered compensation
2023-03-17 14:39:00
Six years ago, a 39-year-old Nepalese man who died after being arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department and being interrogated by the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office was said by his bereaved family to have been physically restrained in an inappropriate manner by the police and prosecutors. The Tokyo District Court acknowledged that there was negligence in the response of the person in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department, and ordered the city to pay compensation of about 1 million yen. The ruling said, ``After removing the restraining tools, the man failed to receive appropriate treatment even though there was an abnormality in his body.''
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Mr. Takaichi will not withdraw his statement that it is a fabrication Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications administrative document
2023-03-17 14:16:00
Regarding the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' administrative document regarding the interpretation of "political fairness" stipulated by the Broadcasting Act, Minister of State for Economic and Security Affairs Takaichi has withdrawn his remarks, as there is no change in his recognition that the contents of the four documents concerning himself are fabricated. I indicated that I would not.
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The Imperial Household Agency's ``horse-drawn train'' is revived, including horses related to the Emperor's family
2023-03-17 13:43:00
A line of traditional horse-drawn carriages appeared in front of Tokyo Station this month. It has been revived for the first time in three years, carrying newly appointed foreign ambassadors to attend ceremonies at the Imperial Palace. In fact, on this day, a horse related to the Emperor's family also made its debut. In the future, it seems that many people will be able to see the appearance of pulling a horse-drawn carriage. (Society Department, Kouhei Fujita)
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One year after theater attack on Mariupol civilian evacuation, memorial gatherings in various places
2023-03-17 12:51:00
On the 16th, one year has passed since the theater where many citizens, including children, were evacuated in Mariupol, a strategic point in eastern Ukraine where fierce fighting took place, and memorial rallies were held all over Ukraine.
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Mazda Appoints Senior Managing Director Katsuhiro Moro as New President
2023-03-17 12:42:00
Automaker Mazda has changed its top management for the first time in five years, and Katsuhiro Moro will be appointed as the new president. A press conference will be held at 3:00 pm on the 17th.
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The main character changes from the continuous TV novel "Maiagare!" to "Ranman"
2023-03-17 12:30:00
On the 17th, before the start of ``Ranman'' on April 3rd, in place of NHK's ongoing TV drama ``Maiagare!'', a baton passing ceremony was held in Tokyo.
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High school baseball tomorrow opening Opening ceremony rehearsal with all players for the first time in 4 years
2023-03-17 12:23:00
Prior to the start of Senbatsu High School Baseball on the 18th, a rehearsal for the opening ceremony was held at Koshien Stadium with the participation of players from participating schools.
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South Korean newspapers report the Japan-South Korea summit widely
2023-03-17 12:17:00
South Korean newspapers have devoted a lot of space to reporting on the Japan-South Korea summit meeting on the 16th and the exchanges between the leaders, and while there are opinions that appreciate that the meeting was held, there are also harsh criticisms. .
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Schools from April ``Do not ask to wear masks'' Ministry of Education notifies manual
2023-03-17 11:59:00
Since April 1, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has decided not to require masks to be worn at school education sites. I notified you.
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A series of financial concerns in Europe and the United States Finance Minister Suzuki “Watching with strong sense of caution”
2023-03-17 11:12:00
Regarding the impact of a series of bankruptcies in the United States and concerns about the deterioration of the financial situation of a major Swiss financial group, Minister of State for Financial Services Suzuki said that while Japan's financial system is currently stable, there will be no impact in the future. He indicated that he would be watching with a strong sense of caution to see if it would spread.
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Aichi to introduce "Lacation Day", which allows schools to be absent from school for up to three days a year
2023-03-17 11:05:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it will introduce a system called "Lacation Day" for the first time in the country from next year, where children and students at public schools can take up to three days off from school on weekdays according to their parents' holidays.
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US government asks TikTok parent company to sell shares US media reports
2023-03-17 10:36:00
The US government is asking Chinese company ByteDance to sell its video-sharing app TikTok. If you do not accept the sale, you may be banned from using TikTok in the United States.
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Decision on emergency measures such as elimination of "dark part-time job" information and strengthening of crackdown on "dark roster"
2023-03-17 09:44:00
In response to a series of wide-area robberies, the government has decided on an emergency plan centered on eliminating information on "dark part-time jobs" that advertise high rewards on SNS and strengthening crackdowns on "dark roster" that leaks personal data. Did.
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U.S. Banks Concerned About 4 Trillion Yen in Deposits from 11 Major Financial Institutions
2023-03-17 08:43:00
First Republic Bank, a bank based in the western state of California, where concerns about management were growing, received a total of 30 billion dollars in deposits from 11 major financial institutions, approximately 4 trillion yen in Japanese yen. announced.
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U.S. military drone crash “Low possibility of leakage due to information protection measures” Pentagon
2023-03-17 08:35:00
A spokesperson for the US Department of Defense said that even if the Russian side collects the wreckage of a US military drone that crashed into the Black Sea after being intercepted by a Russian military aircraft, it could lead to the leakage of confidential information. showed a perception of low sexuality.
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``Give fighter planes to Ukraine soon,'' says Polish president
2023-03-17 08:21:00
Poland's President Duda has announced that he will soon provide Soviet-made fighter planes to Russia's invading Ukraine. Western media reports that if it is realized, it will be the first fighter aircraft provided by a member country of NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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NY Dow Jones Industrial Average rises by more than 300 dollars due to US bank deposit receipt announcement
2023-03-17 08:18:00
In the New York stock market on the 16th, concerns about management increased, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased in response to the announcement that American banks would receive a total of $ 30 billion in deposits from 11 major financial institutions. has gone up over $300.
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Off the coast of Senkaku, two ships of the Chinese Coast Guard enter territorial waters in line with the movement of Japanese fishing boats
2023-03-17 07:55:00
In the early hours of the 17th, two ships of the China Coast Guard intruded into Japan's territorial waters off the coast of the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture to match the movements of two Japanese fishing boats. These two ships have been invading territorial waters for about 17 hours on the 16th, and the Japan Coast Guard continues to warn them to leave the territorial waters immediately.
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Microsoft introduces new interactive AI to existing software
2023-03-17 07:31:00
American IT giant Microsoft has announced that it will introduce a new interactive AI that will create the necessary materials in a short time when instructed about existing software such as document creation.
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Saitama post office robbery suspect 10,000 yen bill with something like blood from home
2023-03-17 07:10:00
A 10,000 yen bill with something like blood was found at the home of a suspect who was arrested on the 16th for slashing two staff members at a post office in Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture and stealing cash. I learned this from interviews with investigators. Police are investigating the stolen cash.
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North Korea ``New ICBM "Hwasong-17" launch training was conducted on the 16th''
2023-03-17 06:58:00
North Korea announced through state media on the morning of the 17th that it conducted a launch exercise of a new ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile "Hwasong-17" at the international airport in Sunan near the capital Pyongyang on the 16th. .
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“Russia commits war crimes in Ukraine” UN investigative commission
2023-03-17 06:42:00
On the 16th, a commission of inquiry established by the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the human rights situation in Ukraine, where Russia's military aggression continues, reports that Russia has confirmed acts that constitute war crimes, such as attacks on civilians, massacres, and kidnapping of children. published the book.
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Former lawmaker Gersey may have been involved and advised by multiple people in the process of distributing the video
2023-03-17 05:57:00
On the 16th, the Metropolitan Police Department issued an arrest warrant for former member of the House of Councilors Gersey for repeatedly threatening celebrities on a video posting site. It seems that several other people were involved in the process of distributing the video, and the Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the details, considering that they may have received advice on the content.
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WBC Shohei Otani “There is no pride that takes precedence over victory” [Reporter commentary]
2023-03-17 04:34:00
"Winning candidate" "It's over if you lose" "Overwhelming home support" Under heavy pressure, Japan pulls in victory in the quarterfinals of the WBC = World Baseball Classic. was created by Shohei Otani's one-play choice to prioritize victory. (Ryudai Kanazawa, Reporter, Sports News Department)
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“Improvement and development of Japan-Korea relations” Final adjustment by inviting South Korea to the G7 Hiroshima Summit
2023-03-17 04:28:00
At the summit meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Sung-ryeol, the two leaders agreed to improve and further develop Japan-South Korea relations. The government intends to take concrete measures to improve relations, such as by proceeding with final adjustments to invite the Republic of Korea to the G7 Hiroshima Summit in May.
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