Features
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May 13, 2013
Manufacturers Continue Exit, Despite Weak Yen
Abenomics rests on the theory that the weak yen will improve corporate earnings, bring back domestic investment and manufacturing, and create jobs. And it's partly worked: many companies had strong earnings for the fiscal year that ended in March, and have stepped up investment. But averse to further currency fluctuations and a weak domestic market, they're continuing to invest overseas, not in Japan.・・・
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May 1, 2013
Softbank and Prospects for New Players in Wind Power
Japan has introduced a feed-in tariff system, but few players have chosen to get into wind power due to high entry barriers. Softbank aims to breathe fresh air into the energy industry, starting with a wind farm in Shimane prefecture.・・・
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April 22, 2013
Locking in Consumers from Age 3
NTT DoCoMo dropped the minimum age for its "student discount" to three years old this spring. JAL is greatly expanding the perks of its student credit card. As Japan's birthrate declines, the ultra-early harvest of promising future consumers is heating up.・・・
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April 15, 2013
Plan to increase consumption tax may be put off
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April 8, 2013
Panasonic Aims to Become Top-tier Manufacturer of Auto Parts
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April 1, 2013
"Obamanomics" Helping U.S. Recover
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March 25, 2013
Will the Market Dance to the Song of Kuroda?
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March 18, 2013
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