JAPAN BUSINESS FEDERATION TO HAVE MASAKAZU TOKURA AS THE NEW HEAD

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• Japan Business Federation to have Masakazu Tokura as the new head.
• Chairman of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Masakazu Tokura will replace Hiroaki Nakanishi.
• Nakanishi is reported to be battling lymphoma.
• Nakanishi has...

KEIDANREN REPORTS ONLY 37% OF FIRMS MET WITH GOVT.’S TELEWORKING REQUESTS

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• Keidanren reports only 37% of firms met with govt.’s teleworking requests.
• In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the number of people commuting decreased by 40 percent.
• Feb. 7 is the supposed date for the end date of the ...

BUSINESS LOBBIES IN JAPAN AIM TO HAVE WOMAN FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

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• Business lobbies in Japan aim to have women for executive positions.
• The biggest business lobbies are aiming for 30% of the above positions by 2030.
• Japan occupies the last place in the World Economic Forum’s gender...

JAPAN SIGNED RCEP TRADE DEAL ALONG WITH 14 AISA-PACIFIC PARTNERS

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• Japan signed RCEP trade deal along with 14 Asia-Pacific partners.
• Several Japanese business leaders welcomed the signing of the world’s largest trade deal.
• RCEP covers 46% of Japan’s total trade.
• Ja...

CHAIRMAN OF JAPAN BUSINESS FEDERATION HOPEFUL FOR ECONOMIC REFORMS UNDER SUGA’S LEADERSHIP

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• Chairman of Japan Business Federation hopeful for economic reforms under Suga’s leadership.
• Several business leaders mentioned keeping their belief in the new Cabinet.
• PM Yoshihide Suga has pledged to continue &lsq...

JAPAN BUSINESS FEDERATION CHAIRMAN CRITICIZES SHINZO ABE’S INABILITY TO TACKLE THE PANDEMIC

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• Japan Business Federation Chairman criticizes Shinzo Abe’s inability to tackle the pandemic.
• Hiroaki Nakanishi held his first conference after his hospitalization from lymphoma.
• Nakanishi intends to collaborate wit...

‘HANKO’ SEAL SALES IN JAPAN DIPS DUE TO COVID-19

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• ‘Hanko’ seal sales in Japan dips due to COVID-19.
• Hanko seals in Japan are used to authenticate contracts and other important documents.
• Yamanashi prefecture in Japan is known for making Hanko seals.
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Japan aims to focus on digital innovation to boost the economy 

As part of efforts for the country to lead the global economy, business leaders Wednesday underlined their determination to further boost digital innovation this year.

Hiroaki Nakanishi, Chairman, Japan Business Federation, stated in the new year message that the most influential busine...