Japan exports rise in November on yen weakness

While the value of exports rose, trade is giving limited support overall to the Japanese economy. — Bloomberg

TOKYO: Japan’s exports posted another gain in November as the yen’s weakness helped exporters, although the underlying trend in trade remained lacklustre ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan meeting.

Exports measured in value rose 3.8% from a year ago led by chip-making machinery and non-ferrous metals while cars dragged on shipments, the Finance Ministry reported yesterday.