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Economic view unchanged in February

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- The Japanese government kept intact its overall assessment on the domestic economy in February, according to a monthly economic report released on Wednesday. “The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace,” the government said in the report, compiled

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Gov’t mulling postponing key work style reform steps

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- The Japanese government is considering pushing back by one year a planned expansion of the country’s discretionary work system under envisioned work style reform bills, informed sources said Wednesday. It is also mulling a one-year postponement of the planned

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Overconfidence about quality control cited over Mitsubishi Materials scandal

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- A data falsification scandal involving a Mitsubishi Materials Corp. unit was caused by overconfidence about quality control and a lack of risk awareness, an investigative committee set up by the parent said Tuesday. Workers at the Mitsubishi Cable Industries

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Okinawa assembly adopts resolution on Osprey

February 21, 2018

The Okinawa prefectural assembly unanimously adopted a resolution and a written opinion on Wednesday to protest a recent incident involving a component of a US Marine Corps Osprey aircraft in the southemmost prefecture. The assembly criticized the US military for

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Osaka venue for G-20 summit in 2019

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- The first Group of 20 summit to be chaired by Japan will take place in 2019 in Osaka, western Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announced Wednesday. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has made the final decision on the venue,

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Power firms racing to go digital

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- Japanese power firms are racing to introduce innovative digital technologies, including the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, to cope with the changing business environment. They are pressured to create new services amid intensifying competition following the April 2016

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Sony to develop AI-based ride-hailing system with 6 taxi firms

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- Sony Corp. has said it will tie up with six taxi operators in Japan to develop a new ride-hailing system that utilizes artificial intelligence technology. Sony and the taxi operators, including Kokusai Motorcars Co. and Hinomaru Kotsu Co., plan

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Abe seeks steps to prevent economic slump after 2020 Tokyo Olympics

February 21, 2018

Tokyo- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday instructed related cabinet ministers to consider measures to prevent a possible fallback of the country’s economy after the consumption tax hike planned for October 2019 and the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and

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