Development in rural areas, where two-thirds of the population live, is minimal.

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But it also fossilises industry structures and hinders the development of a more flexible labour market and a business environment more supportive of new-company creation two areas where Japan is also sadly deficient.

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The growth in mobile and social gaming, falling development costs, and the increasing overlap between the two areas, is drawing plenty of attention from investors and strategic buyers.

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There are two priority areas that national and international stakeholders should all be focusing on for the development of Lumbini.

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