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· Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (Japan)

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ContextSpeech to business leaders in Nagoya; the Bank of Japan pursues price stability and is gradually raising rates as wages grow.

Why it mattersJapan's governor encourages firms to invest in research, digital and decarbonisation.

Problems raised
  1. Japan's growth depends on demand and investment.
  2. Firms must invest for the future.
  3. Projections are uncertain.
Solutions proposed
  1. Encourage R&D, digital and decarbonisation investment.
  2. Update projections quarterly.
  3. Listen to regional businesses.
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