
Japan's industrial output in January fell by 0.8% from the previous month. This was down for the first time in six months as automobile production contracted.
Japan's Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry announced the latest numbers on industrial output, a key economic indicator, on Tuesday. The ministry said that the index of output at factories and mines stood at 99.8 against the base of 100 in 2010.
The ministry said car output decreased in January because automakers expanded production in the previous month following the introduction of new models, according to Japan's (NHK WORLD) radio news. It also pointed out that exports of cars and car parts to the North American market were down in January.
But the ministry has maintained its economic assessment, saying that output is showing signs of picking up. It predicts that the figure will rise by 3.5% in February.
Source: QNA
GMT 04:02 2017 Friday ,20 October
Exports lift Japan's Sept trade surplusGMT 13:36 2017 Friday ,08 September
Japan April-June GDP growth revised down to 0.6 PctGMT 23:48 2017 Friday ,28 July
Japan Core Consumer Prices Up 0.4 Pct in JuneGMT 14:21 2017 Thursday ,27 July
Japan launches 'telework' campaignGMT 14:18 2017 Sunday ,07 May
Japan, China to boost financial ties

Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor