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Japan's unprecedented 10-day holiday to celebrate Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement is expected to give the sluggish economy at least a short-term boost. Breweries, hotels, retailers,… Read
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Tokyo prosecutors suspect the wife of former Nissan Motor Co Chairman Carlos Ghosn has contacted people linked to his case, and unsuccessfully tried to bar… Read
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Stop this farce, stop this mafia style. What a shame & a dirty way facing this matter.
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