Japan's service sector activity gained strength in December driven by uplift in tourism and strong improvement in Covid-19 conditions, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday.
The au Jibun Bank services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 51.1 in December from 50.3 in November.
A reading above 50.0 suggests expansion in the sector. The latest score was indicative of a fourth consecutive rise in activity.
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