Regional economies are in the grip of recession, according to a quarterly survey released Wednesday by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
"Regional economies are in recession. A mood of slowdown is seen across all activities, including production, which is on a falling trend, and passive, enervated capital investment," the report says in its overall assessment for the nine regions.
"In addition, personal consumption lacks strength and is short of power for recovery."
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