Japan considers merging major yards
The Japanese government will respond to increasing competition from Chinese and South Korean rivals by merging 15 of the country's shipyards, reports Japanese media.
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The Japanese government will respond to increasing competition from Chinese and South Korean rivals by merging 15 of the country's shipyards, reports Japanese media.
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