Fast-aging Japan keeps its elders on the job longer
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The labor force of Japan is shrinking as the population decreases so last year a retirement age law was passed requiring Japanese companies by 2013 to hire those up to 65 years or rehire their retiring employees. This problem of a shrinking workforce is also an international concern, particularly in Italy and Germany.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Koizumi's win lifts stocks
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The re-election of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan has buoyed the stock market. The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 204.39 points or 1.6 percent, aiding the economic recovery of Japan.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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