Silver lining

Article Abstract:

Exports helped Japan's economy expand the last four quarters (from April 3, 2003) despite the presence of swooning stock prices and persistent deflation. February 2003 marks the nation's 11th straight year of export growth, in terms of both volume and value.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Exports, Forecasts and trends, International trade, Market trend/market analysis

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Don't come knocking

Article Abstract:

While the Japanese government has generously given $118 million in 2002 to help refugees, it has only allowed 309 refugees to settle in the country. By contrast, the U.S. admitted 37,400 refugees.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government domestic functions, Government regulation, Legal/Government Regulation, Refugees, Laws, regulations and rules, Emigration and immigration, Domestic policy

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Japan: spending at last

Article Abstract:

The increasing positive signs of Japanese economic recovery are examined. Though the growth is export based, the domestic consumer spending has risen to 5.6% in 2003.

Consumer Expenditures, Private Households, Stationery stores, Consumer Exp-Stationery,Writing Suppl, Consumer Expend-Food & Tobacco, Consumer Expend-Health & Recreation, Consumer Expend-Reading & Recreation, Consumer spending

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