Japan’s PM Kishida: Prices are rising but causing some problems such as hurting small firms

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida made some comments on the country’s inflation outlook, in his appearance on Thursday.

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Mindful that there is public concern about rising prices.

Prices are rising but causing some problems such as hurting small firms.

If inflation were to pick up, wages must rise too.

Mindful that there are concerns among public about rising prices.