The final few releases of December spending and output data have provided reassurance that Japan’s economy returned to growth in Q4. But the early signs for the current quarter are not at all encouraging. Meanwhile, the number of foreign workers continues to rise rapidly and has become a significant driver of overall economic growth.
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