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Japan’s Takaichi: Focus on measures to reinforce economy by enhancing areas with competitive edge

FXStreet6 November 2026, 01:00 UTCJapan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday that the government will focus on measures to strengthen the economy by enhancing areas with competitive edge.

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