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Flags of ASEAN member nations are seen. Japan aims to counter Chinese influence in the region. © Reuters

ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Fifteen Japanese companies including Isuzu Motors and trading house Sojitz will receive government funding to create supply chains in Southeast Asia, Nikkei has learned, part of an initiative with investments estimated at 100 billion yen ($679 million).

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