Japan aims to cultivate 20 'unicorns' to lead digital economy

Abe's growth strategy lifts regulations and tackles Google/Amazon monopolies

20180605N Robot at hotel reception desk Japan (REUTERS)

This hotel reception robot in Tokyo personifies Japan's hope to integrate artificial intelligence deeper into society.

IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's government on Monday released a growth strategy including plans to nurture high-tech startups into billion-dollar unicorns, hoping they will help propel the country to the forefront of the worldwide digital economy.

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