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Japan Business Leaders Vow To Revive Pandemic-Hit Economy With Innovation

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japanese business leaders pledged Friday to revive the country's economy dented by the novel coronavirus pandemic this year through digital and sustainable innovation.
In a New Year message, Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of the Japan Business Federation known as Keidanren, underlined t...

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Business Jets Drawing Keen Interest In Japan Amid Pandemic

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Business jets are gaining traction in Japan as companies look to keep their workers off commercial planes to avoid infection risks amid the novel coronavirus.
Companies that arrange charter flights are getting a growing number of inquiries, with one flight operator planning to incre...

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Tokyo Stocks Seen Climbing In 2021 On Economic Recovery From Pandemic

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Tokyo stocks are likely to climb in 2021 with progress in global COVID-19 vaccinations helping to improve the business climate and Japan's accommodative monetary policies remaining in place.
Analysts forecast the benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, which finished 2020 trading ...

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Over 40% Of Japan Tech Firms Eyeing Shift From Reliance On China

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Over 40% of Japanese companies the government recognizes as possessing sensitive technology linked to security are considering, or have already started, shifting their manufacturing bases and sources of parts supplies from China in a bid to diversify their supply chains, a Kyodo New...

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Aeon Starts Selling Lucky Bags Ahead Of New Year’s Day

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Major supermarket chain operator Aeon Co. started selling fukubukuro lucky bags at some outlets Friday, seven days ahead of New Year’s day, when the cut-price items usually go on sale.
The extended sales period was prompted by efforts to prevent crowding in stores as part of nove...

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Japan Developing Wooden Satellites To Cut Space Junk

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BBC
 
A Japanese company and Kyoto University have joined forces to develop what they hope will be the world's first satellites made out of wood by 2023.
Sumitomo Forestry said it has started research on tree growth and the use of wood materials in space.
The partnership will begin experimenting ...

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Toyota Releases Compact 2-Seater EV For Corporate Users, Local Gov'ts

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Toyota Motor Corp has announced a limited launch of the C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) to corporate users, local governments and other organizations that have been exploring new options to drive the popularization of BEVs.
Toyota said it plans to further promote ...

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Japan's Appeal As Hub Hindered By Taxes, Language And Lackluster Growth

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JAPAN TIMES
 
The nation’s push to make itself a more attractive financial hub faces a taxing problem if it is to halt the departure of finance professionals to other cities in Asia.
While the pandemic has put most relocations on the back burner for now, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is trying to...

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Asian Markets Rise As Japan Reports Better Business Sentiment

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MARKET WATCH
 
Shares rose early Monday in Asia, shrugging off a weak close last week on Wall Street after Japan’s central bank reported a strong improvement in business sentiment.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 NIK, -0.18% climbed 0.5%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index HSI, -0.72% was little changed, while the S...

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Sky Deck Promises Front-Seat View Of Mt. Fuji, No Ride Required

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NIKKEI ASIA
 
$10m project opens next summer at Fuji-Q amusement park
The spectacular view of Mount Fuji offered by the famed Fujiyama roller coaster is legendary. Soon even those who shun the stomach-churning ride will be able to take in Japan's tallest mountain.
Fuji-Q Highland will invest abou...

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