Japan GDP grows 0.9% in 2nd-quarter

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Japan's economy grew 0.9 percent in the second quarter, ending its longest recession since World War Two. The growth came amid an increase in exports and government stimulus measures.

In the second quarter, an increase in exports led to a rise in Japan's trade surplus, contributing 1.6 percentage points to its GDP. Tokyo's stimulus measures increased domestic consumption, which accounts for about 60 percent of the economy.

It rose 0.8 percent and public investments increased 8.1 percent. The positive growth figures may give the ruling party a boost ahead of general elections. But analysts warn it will be a long time before a sustained recovery.