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Japan's core consumer prices rise 2.5 pct in November

STORY: Japan's core consumer prices rise 2.5 pct in November SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 23, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's core consumer prices rose 2.5 percent in November from a year earlier, the government said in a report on Friday. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the pace of the increase in the nationwide consumer price index (CPI), excluding fresh food prices because of their volatility, remained above the Bank of Japan's 2 percent inflation target for the 20th straight month. The figure, however, marked the slowest gain since July 2022 by slowing from a 2.9 percent jump in October. The core-core CPI, which strips away both energy and food prices, rose 3.8 percent, underscoring persistent inflationary pressures, the data showed. While food costs witnessed a 7.3 percent increase during the cited period, service prices rose 2.3 percent, marking the

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China announces 17.6% rise in military spending

BEIJING, China - The Chinese government announced March 4 it will increase defense spending by 17.6 percent in 2008, marking the 20th straight year of double-digit growth in its military budget. Jiang Enzhu (in this photo), a spokesman for China's National People's Congress, or parliament, told reporters that the government will spend 417,769 million yuan (about $58.79 billion) on its military this year, but its aim is purely defensive.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament.

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (C) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu performs dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian Grand champion Asashoryu (R) performs the traditional dedicational sumo rites at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Jan. 5. The event, which is held prior to the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, attracted 4,500 spectators. Asashoryu is aiming for the fourth straight grand sumo title and the 20th career title -- the fifth wrestler in sumo history -- in the upcoming tournament. (Kyodo)

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China announces 17.6% rise in military spending

BEIJING, China - The Chinese government announced March 4 it will increase defense spending by 17.6 percent in 2008, marking the 20th straight year of double-digit growth in its military budget. Jiang Enzhu (in this photo), a spokesman for China's National People's Congress, or parliament, told reporters that the government will spend 417,769 million yuan (about $58.79 billion) on its military this year, but its aim is purely defensive. (Kyodo)