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Japan's March Industrial Output Declines Amid Middle East Conflict Impacting Chemical Imports

Industrial production in Japan slips 0.5% in March as raw material supply disruptions from Middle East tensions affect chemical manufacturing, government data reveals

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Japan's industrial output decreased by 0.5 percent in March compared to the previous month, influenced by the ongoing Middle East conflict which disrupted imports of raw materials essential for chemical product manufacturing. This decline follows a revised 2.0 percent drop in February, with the Ministry of Economy, Tr…
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