Japan export growth remains tepid, dims outlook


TOKYO: Japan's exports rose for the 14th straight month in April but shipments to the US slowed, underlining concerns that the world's third largest economy remains vulnerable to any fall in external demand.

Ministry of Finance data released on Wednesday showed exports rose 5.1% in the year to April, compared with a 4.8% gain seen by economists and a 1.8% rise in

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