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Japan car sales recovery helps November GDP up by 1.5%: JCER

Rise in domestic demand fueled by more chips and fewer COVID-19 cases

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Japan's car exports rose over 9% in November month on month as the chip shortage eased. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers
January 11, 2022 19:19 JST

TOKYO -- Japan's real gross domestic product grew 1.5% in November month on month with help from revived auto production and sales, according to estimates released on Tuesday by the Japan Center for Economic Research.

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