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JFN receives contract for Mitsubishis Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan

2016-07-18 01:00:00| Power Technology

UK-based decommissioning and remote handling company James Fisher Nuclear (JFN) has secured a new high-value contract from engineering company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI).

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SoftBank, Aeris launch IoT, telematics JV in Japan

2016-07-14 10:54:00| Telecompaper Headlines

(Telecompaper) SoftBank and Internet of Things (IoT) services provider Aeris have established a joint venture in Japan. Dubbed 'Aeris Japan', the joint venture company will provide IoT and telematics services globally using the Aeris IoT services platform.

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Japan cuts growth forecast to 0.9% as economy falters

2016-07-13 12:53:32| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Japan's government cuts its growth forecast sharply amid speculation it may soon unveil a new stimulus package to support the ailing economy.

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Japan sees lower possibility of La Nina during summer months

2016-07-11 07:02:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Reuters: Japan's weather bureau said on Monday there was a lower possibility than a month ago that a La Nina weather pattern would emerge during the country's summer, which runs from around June to August. A La Nina could appear later in autumn, it added. Weather conditions were currently normal after an El Nino weather pattern - linked to heavy rainfall and drought in different regions - ended earlier this year, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in its monthly forecast.

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