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Emerging economies reducing risks: Shirakawa

Downside risks to Japan's economy are diminishing now that emerging economies look set to post higher growth, Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa said Wednesday. "Based on a high possibility that emerging countries and those with resources will continue... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Wed, Nov 04 2009

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