According to preliminary trade statistics released by Moji Customs, exports from the Kyushu economic zone (the seven Kyushu prefectures plus Yamaguchi and Okinawa) turned positive in August for the first time in five months, rising 3 percent year on year to ¥999 billion. Electronic components including semiconductors rose 11 percent, led by shipments to Hong Kong and Vietnam. Ship exports increased 49 percent. Source: FIBA
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