00:00Japan's economy expands by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025,
00:06well below the 0.4% growth that it's forecast, according to official data.
00:12The weaker-than-expected performance presents an early challenge for Prime Minister Tanai Takaichi
00:18following her recent election victory.
00:22Despite the sluggish end to the year, the broader picture shows some recovery.
00:26Overall, for 2025, gross domestic product GDP grew by 1.1%,
00:32rebounding from a contraction of 0.2% in 2024.
00:37The fourth-quarter expansion came after a revised decline of 0.7% in the previous quarter,
00:43marking a modest return to growth.
00:45That improvement was supported by stronger private consumption,
00:49along with increased residential and corporate investment.
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