CNBC Markets · Aug 17, 2026 02:21 UTC Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations Read full story on CNBC Markets Share AI disclosure Summary On an annualized basis, Japan saw growth of 1.1%, against estimates of 2%. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage Japan’s economy slows, missing growth forecasts Al Jazeera | Aug 17, 2026 06:14 UTC Rakuten, German startup Helsing test military drones for Japan japantimes.co.jp | Aug 17, 2026 09:05 UTC India telecom equipment $50 billion export potential timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Aug 17, 2026 04:20 UTC Strait of Hormuz tensions pose warning for Japan maritime security japantimes.co.jp | Aug 17, 2026 08:01 UTC Akita AI data center Japan largest plans japantimes.co.jp | Aug 17, 2026 05:07 UTC Read full article on CNBC Markets Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
Rakuten, German startup Helsing test military drones for Japan japantimes.co.jp | Aug 17, 2026 09:05 UTC
India telecom equipment $50 billion export potential timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Aug 17, 2026 04:20 UTC
Strait of Hormuz tensions pose warning for Japan maritime security japantimes.co.jp | Aug 17, 2026 08:01 UTC
