Domestic wholesale prices are declining mainly due to the decrease in prices of electrical machinery. Consumer prices continue to be somewhat weak owing to the decline in prices of imported products and their substitutes. Corporate service prices are falling slowly. As for the conditions surrounding price developments, the recent yen depreciation is exerting upward pressure on prices.
The public must be involved in the fight against money laundering and terrorism and meaningful involvement can be achieved through their education on key issues and signals. Growth in the general awareness of the nature of money laundering and its pernicious effects when combined with the training of relevant stakeholders can lead to the appropriate level of vigilance.