Japan factory output falls for second month

Japan’s factory output fell for a second consecutive month in October, as stalling global demand and lingering supply bottlenecks put a lid on Japanese manufacturers’ production plans. ( read original story ...)

Japan may tap forex account for defence spending

Japan’s government is considering tapping funds under an account set aside for foreign exchange intervention to pay for an expected increase in defence spending, according to the Kyodo news agency. ( read original story ...)