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Japan's workers win biggest pay raises in 20 years
Logistics and retail lead the way as companies compete for labor
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Business Trends
Japanese groups join forces to provide Olympics security
Secom and Alsok to lead joint venture addressing need for 14,000 staff
Business Trends
Japan companies hungry for more business experience on boards
Shareholders press for more real-world skills from outside directors
Business Trends
Japan Inc. scrambles to find female executives
Lack of internal candidates forces companies to look outside for talent
Japan-Update
Dragon Ball and Mario shine again with copyright business
Japanese heroes drive profits thanks to online videos and smartphones
Business Trends
Corporate Japan warms to pay raises this spring
Labor shortages pushing some employers to go beyond Abe government's 3% goal
Business Deals
Hong Kong fund to buy Japanese hair salon operator
CLSA Capital Partners eyes an IPO for Agu Group
Economy
Foreign employers have edge in battle for Japan's IT graduates
Global rivals pay more and make earlier offers in tight labor market
Business Trends
Japanese parents prepare kids for an English-filled future
Companies court parents before language made official subject at schools
Business Trends
Dentsu to spend over $468m on M&As in 2018
As domestic market slows, Japanese ad leader continues overseas shopping spree
