Japan's economy to expand 1.5% in fiscal 2017: gov't

Japan's economy to expand 1.5% in fiscal 2017: gov't

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from L) attends a Cabinet meeting in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2016. The government said the same day the Japanese economy will likely grow 1.5 percent in real terms in fiscal 2017 as improving labor market conditions and income growth, partly supported by stimulus measures, will boost consumption. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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