Japan's Economy Avoids Recession with Modest GDP Growth

Japan narrowly avoids recession as GDP grows 0.2% annually in last quarter of 2025

According to preliminary data released on Monday, Japan's economy grew by 0.2 percent annually in the last quarter of 2025, bouncing back from a contraction in the previous quarter but far below expectations of +1.6 percent growth. Also in this edition, Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly considering reopening sale talks with Paramount Skydance. Plus, China's successful "winter economy" could be a blueprint to bolster domestic consumption.

By Charles PELLEGRIN

Japan's fragile Q4 growth poses early test for PM Takaichi

Japanese economic growth fell quite short of market expectations in the last quarter of 2025, official data showed Monday, adding to pressure on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to st...