Japan seeks to boost startup economy with new cabinet post

Tokyo eyes crucial role for emerging businesses in Kishida's 'new capitalism'

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The prime minister's office in Tokyo. The Kishida government aims to centralize startup policy under a single cabinet position. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)

YUSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan plans to establish a cabinet post to promote business creation, a key element in Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's vision of a "new form of capitalism."

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