Japan's Ishihara: Economy lacks strength in spending and investment

Speaking in Tokyo, the Japanese economy minister Ishihara expressed his view on the overall economy as well as on policy reforms.

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Economy lacks strength in spending and investment

Govt won't do wasteful public works projects

Important for govt and BOJ to co-operate on econ policy

Separately, JP Govt. spokesman Suga was on the wires, noting that stimulus package is aimed at accelerating exit from deflation.