Features
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February 10, 2012
Three Contenders Vie for a Piece of Olympus
With Olympus' listing on the Tokyo bourse secure, the battle is on to grab a chunk of its business. Several major Japanese firms have put their names in the hat for a capital and business tie-up. A stake in Olympus' high-profit endoscope business would be a boon to any company looking to grow.・・・
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February 6, 2012
Chinese New Year Bright in Kansai, but Dark in Kanto
The first Chinese New Year since the earthquake shows stark changes. Kansai is bustling, while sales are down in Kanto. With the slowdown in China and the high yen, the big Chinese shopping season in Japan may be ending.・・・
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January 30, 2012
For Made-in-Japan Smartphones, a Life-or-Death Battle
Fujitsu and NEC have begun to make bolder moves in smartphone markets outside Japan. Panasonic and Sony are also expanding their presence overseas. These are the opening gambits in a battle none can afford to lose.・・・
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News in depth
January 23, 2012
Toyota Goes into High Gear to Maintain Domestic Production
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News in depth
January 16, 2012
Series: Close-up on Olympus Executives Sued, Woes Continue
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An Article from Nikkei Business Digital
January 6, 2012
Series: Close-up on Olympus A Crossroads in Japanese Industrial History
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An Article from Nikkei Business Digital
December 27, 2011
Series: Close-up of Olympus
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December 27, 2011
Five Key Points in Capturing the Senior Consumer
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