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YIES / JCCI Chairman: Abenomics Must Give Hope for Future

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Akio Mimura, chairman of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, endorsed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s economic policies on Monday at the Yomiuri International Economic Society (YIES) lecture meeting in Tokyo, urging the government to inform society of its ultimate goals in a ...

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A Touch of 'Star Wars,' Swarm of SUVs at LA Auto Show

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JAPAN TODAY
 
LOS ANGELES — From Nissan’s “Star Wars” model, to a sexy Alfa Romeo sedan, lots of fast cars and a flock of SUVs: fun and fantasy collide at the Los Angeles auto show opening Friday.
- An SUV, high-tech sedan at Alfa Romeo -
The new Giulia was presented by Alfa Romeo boss Reid Bigla...

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Stop-start: Open And Shut Case Of a Global e-biz Firm

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Rakuten and its charismatic CEO, Hiroshi Mikitani, are often-cited examples of progressive Japanese companies and their forward-thinking leaders. The Internet retailer is among a handful of domestic titans recognized as a global player, and consistently ranks among Forbes Ma...

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Japanese Business Leaders Trying to Gauge Economic Impact of Trump's Win

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election Wednesday has surprised and baffled Japanese business leaders, prompting them to try to assess its economic impact and what his presidency will mean for their businesses.
As the United States plays a crucial role as a ...

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Nikkei Rises Over 17,000 as Election Fears

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The benchmark Nikkei average staged a sharp rally to close above 17,000 on Thursday, as worries receded about global financial market turmoil following Donald Trump’s surprise victory in the U.S. presidential election.
The 225-issue Nikkei average surged 1,09...

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Abenomics Hits New Hurdle as Trump Win Roils Outlook

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Donald Trump’s stunning election victory may complicate Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s efforts to revive Japan’s economy, underscoring the vulnerability of Abenomics to fluctuations in the yen and export profits.
Trump’s win all but doomed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement,...

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Japan, India to Sign Controversial Nuclear Deal This Week: Reports

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — Japan and India are set to sign a controversial civil nuclear deal this week, reports said on Sunday, as the two Asian allies look to boost economic and security ties to counter an assertive China.
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe ...

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Framework To Be Developed To Boost ‘Fintech’ Services

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Megabanks and regional banks have started creating a framework to safely provide their customers’ information to burgeoning start-up companies that offer new services called fintech, a combination of financing and information technology.
The framework aims to prevent personal inf...

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Corolla, Toyota's Car for The Masses, Turns 50

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO — This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Toyota Corolla, one of the world’s best-selling cars.
Since the first model went on sale in Japan on Nov 5, 1966, some 44.3 million Corollas have been sold globally through the end of September, including the Corolla Fielder sta...

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Govt Eyes Undersea Power Line From Sakhalin to Hokkaido

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The government has started to consider installing a power line linking the Hokkaido city of Wakkanai and the Russian island of Sakhalin and began arranging to form a working group with Russia to examine the scheme, with an eye to importing surplus power from thermal power plants ...

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