Japan sees signs of weakness in Asia


TOKYO: Japan’s government pointed to signs of increasing weakness in some Asian economies as escalating trade frictions cloud the region’s growth outlook, but affirmed its view that Japan’s economy was recovering moderately.

In a monthly report issued yesterday, the government kept intact its assessment that a tight job market and rising wages were keeping the economy on track for a moderate recovery.

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