In preparation for the tight supply and demand of electricity, the eight prefectures in the service area of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) have decided to call for power saving measures.

The growing popularity among the younger generation and others of printers that can print images taken with instant cameras and smartphones as if they were instant photos has prompted Fujifilm to increase production of film for instant use.

In order to support mountain lodges in Nagano prefecture, where the business situation continues to be severe due to the new coronavirus and soaring crude oil prices, Nagano Prefecture is conducting crowdfunding to solicit donation on the internet.

In the railway industry, labor shortages are an issue centered on young human resources, so even though management is deteriorating due to the influence of the new coronavirus, there is a movement to secure human resources by improving treatment such as raising the starting salary.

In light of the prolonged impact of the new corona and rising prices, the government has decided to set up a unified telephone consultation desk for various concerns from private support groups nationwide from the 7th to the 1st week.

Atmospheric conditions have become unstable due to effects of typhoon No.4 and moist air from high pressure, and rain clouds have developed locally in Kyushu, Shikoku, Kinki, and Hokuriku, which are far from typhoons.

The Jakarta Transportation Agency is conducting a traffic engineering trial at the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout, Central Jakarta from 16:00 to 21:00 today, Monday (4/7/2022).

According to the Tankan = Corporate Short-term Economic Observation Survey released by the Bank of Japan, the index showing the economic judgment of the manufacturing industry of large companies was plus 9 points, 5 points lower than the previous time, and deteriorated for the second consecutive term.

Within the jurisdiction of TEPCO, it is expected that the heat will be fierce for 30 days, and the “reserve rate”, which indicates the surplus power supply capacity, is expected to be the toughest level in the last 4 days during the evening hours. They will continue the “Electricity Supply and Deman Tight Warning” and very cautious about heat stroke and are seeking to save as much electricity as possible while using air conditioners properly.

Toshiba’s general meeting of shareholders was held on June 28th, and the personnel case of accepting two executives from the investment fund of shareholders as outside directors was approved by majority.

The government will continue to issue the “Electricity Supply and Demand Tight Warning”, saying that the electricity supply and demand is expected to become severe on the 28th due to the continued severe heat within the jurisdiction of TEPCO. They are wary of heat stroke and seek to save as much electricity as possible while using air conditioners properly.

In the New York Stock Exchange on 24th June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose sharply to over $800 due to the increased repurchase movement centered on the stocks that were sold recently.