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Disjointed demand will limit global trade recovery
Japan’s export volumes fell by less in July than June, driven by demand from China; Japan’s imports worsened notably
JapanWeak net trade and consumption will hit Japan’s GDP
GDP fell by 7.8% on the quarter in April-June, with net trade and consumption plunging
JapanSouth Korea’s Japan lawsuit risks downward spiral
A South Korean court has approved the seizure of assets from a Japanese firm as compensation for wartime forced labour
JapanCOVID-19 crisis could worsen ageing demographics
Uncertainty associated with the pandemic and economic downturns are likely to reduce fertility in high-income countries
InternationalJapan may acquire pre-emptive strike capability
Japan’s cancelled procurement of a new US missile defence system opens a wider debate about defence policy
JapanRCEP will boost Asia’s intra-regional trade
Japan’s exports fell in June but intra-regional trade sharply outperformed trade with the EU and United States
JapanJapan’s Abe struggles as rival Koike bounces back
Yuriko Koike has won re-election as Tokyo governor, and is now considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Abe
JapanHong Kong and spying worsen China-Japan friction
Japan is stepping up intelligence-sharing with US allies and other partners, and may take a tougher line on Hong Kong
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