Japan's trade gap shrivels
The Japanese trade surplus has shrunk by nearly a third, as the
country's economic recovery has begun to boost imports.
According to government figures, the trade gap narrowed by 29%
during May, leaving Japan's trade balance with a $5.5bn surplus.
One year earlier the surplus had amounted to $7.8bn.
The figures from the Finance Ministry came as a surprise
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