Japan Confirms Economy Expanded as Takaichi Urges Investment

Japan’s economy expanded in the final quarter of 2025 more than initially reported thanks to stronger corporate investment, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urges further spending to develop key industries.

Gross domestic product rose at an annualized pace of 1.3% versus the prior quarter in the three months through December, with the revised figures showing that business spending was stronger than reported in preliminary figures. Business investment was upgraded to 1.3% growth on a non-annualized basis from 0.2%.