Japan’s headline inflation rose 3.7% year on year in February, slightly lower than January’s 4%. Core inflation, excluding fresh food prices, was at 3%, below expectations of 3.2%, while “core-core” inflation reached 2.6%. The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady, expecting gradual CPI inflation increases, especially with strong wage hikes and exchange rate developments affecting prices.
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‘Payments can be substantial’: Millie Elder-Holmes pays $5000 fine for online gambling promotion
Millie Elder-Holmes has paid a $5000 fine for promoting online gambling, following a warning from Internal Affairs after she continued to advertise offshore casinos. This comes as the launch of Pātea, a digital platform designed to support Māori and communities affected by gambling harm, marks a significant step in addressing the issue. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Millie Elder-Holmes had to pay a fine for telling people about online gambling, but now a...
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