Japan firms struggling with post-bubble economic reality

Japan firms struggling with post-bubble economic reality

TOKYO, Japan - Shinsei Bank Pesident Masamoto Yashiro responds to questions at the Diet on failed Sogo Co.'s issues in August 2000. (Kyodo)

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