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• New company listings are few and far between
• Cutting-edge technology in the textile industry is one of the reasons Issey Miyake returned to Japan - -
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Anxious to stay ahead of the pack
Mure Dickie reports on Japan’s efforts to retain the upper hand as rivals in Taiwan, South Korea and China raise the stakes
Coming soon: Start here for the shape of things to come
Mure Dickie, Lindsay Whipp and Michiyo Nakamoto take a peek at the future
Venture capital: Years of stagnation leave market bereft
Lindsay Whipp reports on a dearth of investment and entrepreneurship
Biotechnology: Rice at the forefront of research
Scientists have developed a cholera vaccine, writes Michiyo Nakamoto
Textiles: Traditional skills take on another dimension
Issey Miyake is using recycled polyester in his latest range, says Michiyo Nakamoto
New technologies: Ingenuity transforms salmon sperm into cigarette filters
Businesses need to tap new markets, writes Mure Dickie
High precision: Digital advances threaten to blunt country’s cutting edge
High-tech products face growing competition from foreign groups, says Jonathan Soble
Niche products: Devices that make life a little easier and lift your mood
Services range from esoteric ringtones to a wasabi smoke alarm, writes Lindsay Whipp
Environment: Bid to carve out a green niche
Jonathan Soble reports on efforts to revive competitiveness in manufacturing
Hydrogen cars: A long and winding road
For all its green appeal, however, hydrogen has suffered some setbacks, writes Jonathan Soble
