Japan weighs new corporate structure to amplify public interest

'New capitalism' pillar would lessen sway of shareholders out for quick profits

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Under the new corporate structure that the Japanese government is cobbling together, companies would be free to pursue costly environmental cleanup projects in addition to shareholder payouts. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is moving toward establishing a new corporate structure meant to solve environmental problems, poverty and other social issues, Nikkei has learned.

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