Japan's economy expands, avoids technical recessionDecember 8, 2015 - 10:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan's economy avoided a technical recession in the three months to September, according to revised official numbers released on Tuesday, December 8, according to Reuters. Preliminary numbers released last month showed the economy had contracted an annualised 0.8% during the period. The preliminary figures meant it was Japan's second consecutive quarterly contraction, which constitutes a technical recession. However, the revised figures show the economy expanded at an annualised 1%. Japan, which is the world's third-biggest economy, has been in recession four times since the global financial crisis. On a quarterly basis, the latest economic numbers show gross domestic product (GDP) for the three months to September grew 0.3% - instead of initial report which showed a contraction of 0.2%. Analysts said Tuesday's numbers were stronger than expected. Photo: Alamy Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |