Japan posts 1st trade deficit in electronics for half-year period

Won't be long before Japan starts posting trade deficit on automobiles, as Japanese ICE vehicles are banned overseas by 2035 while Chinese Kei EVs flood Japanese market to take a 30% market share...

So, I guess driving down the yen hasn't helped create wealth in Japan.

invest in more value-added products

Yes, a good idea, add some value at least, so they have one. lol