SUBSCRIBERS
Japan's economy enjoys longest expansion in 11 years
Published Thu, May 18, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Tokyo
JAPAN'S economy seems finally to have hit a winning streak after years of stop-go growth punctuated by occasional recessions. It grew at an annualised rate of 2.2 per cent in the first quarter of 2017, expanding for a fifth consecutive quarter - the longest growth period in eleven years.
On a quarter-…
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
International
Ecuador president declares state of emergency over energy crisis
US Senate has agreement on Fisa reauthorisation, will vote on Friday night, Schumer says
US expects to finalise new Aukus trade exemptions in next 120 days
IMF concerned about debt, fiscal challenges facing low-income countries
Bank of Japan’s Ueda says ‘very likely’ to hike rates if inflation keeps rising
Colombian fund managers eye US$750 million fee bonanza after senators tweak pension bill