TOKYO: Desperate to overcome Japan's growing shortage of labour, mid-sized companies are planning to buy robots and other equipment to automate a wide range of tasks, including manufacturing, earthmoving and hotel room service.
According to a Bank of Japan survey, companies with share capital of 100mil (RM3.8mil) yen to 1bil (RM38mil) yen plan to boost investment in the fiscal year that started in April by 17.5%, the highest level on record.
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