Japanese conglomerate Sony Group reported a decline in net earnings for the full year 2023 on Tuesday, amid higher costs and expenses. The electronics giant did record an increase in revenue but expects profit of 925 billion yen ($5.915 billion) in 2024, down 4.7% from last year. For the 12-month period ended March 31, Sony posted profit of 970.573 billion yen or 785.68 yen per share, less than the restated 1.005 trillion yen or 809.85 yen per share registered last year. Pre-tax income was at 1.268 trillion yen as against last year’s restated 1.274 trillion yen. Operating income fell to 1.208 …