Wed, 18 Dec 2013 06:30:04 GMT
Japanese trade deficit inches up amid energy imports
The negative trade balance in Japan soared 35% in November on the annual basis, totaling as much as 1.29 trillion yen. The result is the worst for November month. Moreover, the trade deficit in the country is registered for 17th consecutive month. The exports' rise was overshadowed by energy imports' surge, as Japan closed its nuclear power plants after Fukushima