Japanese business confidence improves for 5th straight quarter

Newly manufactured Subaru cars await export in a port in Yokohama, Japan. The improved business confidence is a sign that Japan's economy is gathering momentum from robust exports and booming corporate profits.
Newly manufactured Subaru cars await export in a port in Yokohama, Japan. The improved business confidence is a sign that Japan's economy is gathering momentum from robust exports and booming corporate profits.PHOTO: REUTERS