Japan targets India and Southeast Asia to recruit tech workers

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Tokyo has set a goal of boosting foreign direct investment in Japan to 100 trillion yen by the end of 2030. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

HIROFUMI KANAOKA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Cabinet Office held a working group meeting on Wednesday that aims to expand direct investment in Japan and attract skilled tech workers from Southeast Asia and India.

A government task force is focusing on four points: expanding investment opportunities, securing highly skilled workers, promoting collaboration with foreign companies, and improving the domestic business and living environment.

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