Unwinding red tape: scepticism there may be, but the Japanese economy is being deregulated. Which industries will benefit and which will lose?

Article Abstract:

The devaluation of the yen has brought Japan's exporters bigger profits than ever, but the government does not believe manufacturing alone can revive the economy. Japan plans to reform regulations for the energy, transportation, telecommunications, retail and house construction industries.

Japan, Residential construction, Retail industry, Retail trade, Transportation industry, Energy industries, Energy industry, Deregulation, House construction

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An adult affair

Article Abstract:

The so-called 'adult entertainment' industry has been a pioneer in various types of electronic technologies, with videoconferencing on personal computers being one of the latest. If the usual trend continues, the industry will create a path for more conventional businesses.

Other Telecommunications, Video Conferencing, Innovations, Videoconferencing, Sex oriented businesses

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Intelsat upon

Article Abstract:

Columbia Communications in Hawaii is a perfect example of the problems one can have managing a telecommunications firm whose goals are counter to those of Intelsat. Intelsat has a virtual monopoly on intercontinental satellite signal transmission.

International Telecommunications Satellite Organization, Columbia Communications Corp.

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