Japan's Q2 growth better than expected
This comes on the back of strong domestic demand, but economists are split on whether this is sustainable
Tokyo
THE Japanese economy powered ahead at a rate that was much faster than expected in the second quarter, as domestic demand took over from exports as the main driver of growth.
Analysts are, however, divided on whether the world's third largest economy can sustain this improvement.
Gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerated in the second quarter to a real annual growth rate …
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