at 18:30 (JST), December 14

Asian View

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Key words : major manufacture positive
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_20/

The Bank of Japan's closely-watched Tankan survey shows that business sentiment among major manufacturers has worsened for the fourth straight quarter. The main cause was soaring costs for raw materials.

The BOJ polled over 9,000 companies from early November to early December. The survey puts the headline index for large manufacturers' mood at plus 7. That's down 1 point from the previous survey in September. Higher material prices are pushing up costs and increasing pressure on earnings.

In the survey, a positive number indicates that more companies feel business conditions are good than those taking a negative view.

But for large non-manufacturers, the opposite is true. The latest Tankan's figure is up 5 points to plus 19 for the 3rd consecutive quarter of improvement.

Coronavirus restrictions have been eased, allowing more activity within the country and the return of foreign tourists. Efforts to boost domestic travel and consumption are also improving sentiment.

The outlook for the next quarter could be clouded by cost pressures, the prospect of slowing global demand and a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases. Both big manufacturers and non-manufacturers expect business conditions to worsen.

Key words : india disputed border
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221213_39/

Indian and Chinese troops have clashed in a disputed border area, escalating long-standing tensions between the two neighboring countries.

The Indian army said the clash occurred in the country's northeast state of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday. It reported multiple minor injuries on both sides.

Indian media report the country's troops responded to Chinese soldiers attempting to cross the provisional border, known as the Line of Actual Control.

The Indian army said troops from both sides immediately withdrew from the site after the incident.

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I asked the Chinese side to refrain from such actions and maintain peace along the border."

A Chinese military spokesperson said Indian forces trespassed over the Line of Actual Control, and prevented the Chinese troops from conducting their regular patrol on China's side.

Friday's incident was the first to involve injuries since a deadly engagement between the countries two years ago. Both Chinese and Indian troops suffered casualties in conflicts in the Ladakh region in June 2020.

Key words : japanese boxer history
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20221214_03/

Japanese boxer Inoue Naoya has made history, becoming the first undisputed bantamweight world champion to hold all four major titles.

The triple world titleholder fought Britain's Paul Butler on Tuesday night in Tokyo.

The fight got off to a subdued start before Inoue's leading jab emerged.

The unbeaten fighter is nicknamed "the monster." He floored a defensive Butler in the 11th round with a flurry of blows after dominating the bout.

Inoue said, "I fought aggressively so I was a bit more tired than usual. But I feel good now with four belts lined up here."

Inoue also becomes the first Japanese boxer across all weight classes to hold all four major championship belts.

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