41.   Exports also increased in November, with higher shipments of semiconductors to other countries following a recent decline in the yen against the dollar.

42.   Exports are increasing, particularly to Asia, helping to push the trade and services surplus higher, the report said.

43.   Unemployment declined, immigrants were absorbed, exports increased, investments expanded.

44.   The Bank of Japan said exports were increasing due to the recovery in overseas economies and this would have a positive impact on corporate activity.