A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in the cost of imports, a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said on Friday. Nada Choueiri, the ... ( read original story ...)
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IMF sees weak yen beneficial for Japan’s economy, urges gradual rate hikes
A weak yen is beneficial for Japan's economy as the boost to exports exceeds the increase in cost of imports, the International Monetary Fund's Japan mission chief Nada Choueiri told Reuters on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
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The enjoyment of nature is a central element of Japanese spirituality, and with miles of pristine coastline and acres of sparsely inhabited forests, the opportunities are endless. Even Tokyoites need not leave the city to find a retreat in nature. ( read original story ...)