Japan's trade deficit widened to 536.5 billion yen in September as imports outpaced exports, according to preliminary Ministry of Finance data. Exports rose 16.7% year on year to 10.9723 trillion yen, while imports climbed faster, up 18.9% to 11.5088 trillion yen. Exports have now grown for 13 straight months, supported by strong demand for semiconductors and chip-making equipment.
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