Japan's economy has started to pick up with economic activity resuming gradually, although it has remained in a severe situation due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) at home and abroad. • Japan's economy is likely to follow an improving trend, but the pace is expected to be only moderate while the impact of COVID-19 remains worldwide. Thereafter, as the impact subsides, the economy is projected to keep improving further with overseas economies returning to a steady growth path. • Domestic and overseas economies have started to pick up from the bottom hit in the April-June quarter. That said, economic ... (full story)