Japan's 2025 industrial output rises 0.8%, 1st increase in 4 years

Japan's industrial output in 2025 grew 0.8 percent from the previous year, marking a rise for the first time in four years, helped by increases in the production of electronic parts and devices, government data showed Friday.The index of production at factories and mines in 2025 stood at 102.0 against the 2020 base of 100, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a preliminary report.Auto production also helped lift annual output despite the impact of higher tariffs imposed by the United States."With a certain level of tariffs remaining, there is no doubt that profits have been a…READ FULL ARTICLE