➀ Japan's exports grew for the eighth consecutive month in July, rising 10.3% year-on-year to 9.6 trillion yen, primarily driven by semiconductors and automobiles. ➁ Imports also increased, up 16.6% to 10.2 trillion yen, marking the fourth straight month of growth. ➂ The weak yen has contributed to the increase in export values, enhancing the competitiveness of Japanese products overseas.