Reports

July 2024 Machinery Orders

While non-manufacturing performs well, declines in manufacturing become a drag on orders

Who is the secondary use of medical and other information for?

Utilized not only for drug discovery and medical device development, but also for improving the quality and efficiency of medical care

August 2024 Trade Statistics

Downturn in export value centering on motor vehicles due to effects of typhoon and progressive yen appreciation

Japanese Companies' Responses to Business and Human Rights

How far have Japanese companies progressed in implementing human rights due diligence?

Apr-Jun 2024 2nd Preliminary GDP Estimate

Extent of increase in growth rate reduced by downward revisions for capex and private consumption

Japan’s Economy: Monthly Outlook (Aug 2024)

Economic Outlook Revised: Moderate Recovery Seen, Centering on Domestic Demand

Minimum wage may exceed 1,050 yen in FY2024

The economic reality does not require a large increase, but with the new target in mind, the minimum wage may be revised to a higher level

July 2024 Industrial Production

Semiconductor related goods strong, with large-scale projects also providing boost

Characteristics and stock prices of companies that changed their dividend policy

Many are companies with market capitalization of 10-100 bil yen, and P/B ratio of less than 0.9x

July 2024 Consumer Price Index

Energy prices grow as subsidies terminated, but growth rate in services declines in comparison to previous month