TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the seventh month in a row in June, driven by semiconductor equipment, official data showed on Thursday.
Overseas shipments rose 5.4%, led by semiconductor equipment; imports also up 3.2%

A container terminal at the Port of Tokyo. Japan's total exports in June were up 5.4% from a year earlier, according to preliminary official figures. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
TOKYO -- Japan's exports grew in value terms for the seventh month in a row in June, driven by semiconductor equipment, official data showed on Thursday.