Japan economy grows much faster than expected

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1970-01-01 08:00

The weakness of the yen has helped Japanese exporters as it makes their products cheaper overseas.

Japan's economy grew much faster than expected in the three months to the end of June as the country's weak currency boosted exports.

The world's third largest economy saw its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rise by an annualised 6% in the period.

It is about twice the rate of growth forecast...