Overseas investors bypass Japan stocks, awaiting 'blacklist'

Foreign purchases face approval requirement, but sectors yet to be named

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Overseas investors planning to buy 1% or more of companies in sectors linked to national security will be required to obtain approval in advance.

AKIRA YAMASHITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Overseas investors appear to be putting off purchases of Tokyo stocks, waiting to learn which Japanese industries will be covered by tough new restrictions on foreign buyers.

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