TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japan's economy contracted an annualized 0.2% in the January-March period from the previous quarter, a slower pace than the preliminary reading, government data showed on Monday.
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Foreign driver crashes raise questions over Japan’s license policy
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Japan introduces revised ‘crypto-friendly’ Payment Services Act – What should investors expect?
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Trade negotiator Akazawa announces progress in Japan-U.S. tariff talks
Japan's chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, announced progress after talks with U.S. counterparts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
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