Japan Upgrades View of Economy Following Lifting of Covid Curbs
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Japan’s government upgraded its monthly economic assessment in April, the first increase in four months, as the number of Covid-19 cases fell and pandemic restrictions were lifted.
The Cabinet Office said the economy is showing signs of picking up as the impact of the virus eases. It boosted the assessment of consumption and public spending, saying the former showed signs of recovery.