Japan plans 10-year tax breaks for EV and chip production

Incentives for intellectual property to last 7 years under proposed tax reforms

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A charger cable is plugged into an electric vehicle in Tokyo. EVs will qualify for a tax break planned by the Japanese government. © Reuters

KO FUJIOKA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to offer 10 years of tax incentives to promote mass production in five areas, including electric vehicles and semiconductor devices.

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