A gangster story: Japan
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The election of Noboru Takeshita as Japan's prime minister in 1987 has been clouded by suspicion that he was backed by some of the country's organized crime groups. An investigation has revealed the influence of criminal and right wing groups in Japanese politics.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Tycoons of crime: Japan
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Japan has new laws to combat organized crime. The laws cover areas such as firearms, swords and drugs. They will not entirely stop the gangs which are now organizing themselves as businesses with boards and chairmen.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The end of tycoons
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The Asian financial crisis and other factors have combined to trigger changes in Asian businesses, with increasing emphasis on stockholder value .
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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