Consumer prices across Tokyo's 23 wards rose 2.7% year over year in September. The index excluding fresh food also increased 2.7%, while the measure excluding fresh food and energy rose 3.0%.
South Korea's consumer price index rose 2.9% year over year and 0.3% month over month in September. Fresh-food prices fell annually while core measures recorded annual increases of 2.7% to 2.8%.
Ministry of Data and Statistics, Republic of Korea1 min read
South Korea's September exports rose 83.5% year over year to $120.94 billion. Semiconductor exports reached $60.30 billion and the monthly trade surplus was $49.85 billion.
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, Republic of Korea1 min read
A preliminary assessment released on 1 October says damaged transport and trade links could spread the August flood’s employment effects beyond the inundated area.