Japan economy grow at fastest pace in 3 years
Japan's economy grew at the fastest pace in nearly three years in the first quarter due to increased spending ahead of a sales tax increase on 1 April.
Official data showed GDP rose 1.5% in the January-to-March period, against a revised 0.1% in the prior quarter.
The figure beat forecasts for 1% growth, and was led by consumer spending which rose by 2.1%.
