Japan’s economy grew slightly in the second quarter of 2021 as private consumption recovered slowly
Tokyo and other cities are in a state of emergency until at least the end of August as a wave of Covid-19 Delta-variant infections sweeps the country.
In the April-June quarter, the Japanese economy expanded 0.3%, or an annualized 1.3%, after contracting in the previous quarter. Economists described the growth as sluggish. Gross domestic product, a measure of the economy’s total output, remains below its pre-pandemic level. Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said that while the government wants to lift consumer spending, the pandemic limits its ability to do so. “Preventing the spread of infections is our top priority for now,” he said.
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