Japan's economy grew by only 0.2% annually in the last quarter, with private consumption up 0.4% but exports down 1.1%. The overall growth for 2025 was just 1.1%, influenced by US tariffs. Japan narrowly avoided a technical recession, and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to implement policies to revive the economy following her election victory. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is addressing concerns about debt and currency weakness, while the interest rate is at a 30-year high of 0.75%. The government forecasts a near-term growth rate of about 0.6%. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)