Japan posted a record 3.22 trillion yen trade deficit for the first half of fiscal 2012, the Finance Ministry said Monday. The deficit was due chiefly to declines in exports to Europe and China and an increase in fuel imports, including liquefied natural gas.  (Oct.23) [More...]

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