Mon, 26 Jan 2015 19:18:04 GMT
Japan exports boost hopes for economic recovery
Japan's exports soared 12.9% in December, the most on the yearly basis, due to the weak Yen and strong US Dollar, as well as strong Chinese demand. A stable increase in exports could help the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe revive the stagnant economy, which was in recession after a sales tax raise. However, imports added only 1.9% on the year