Japanese firms investing in Sakhalin, an island off the easternmost coast of Russia, are finally expressing optimism over the business climate in the region.
A major energy development project off Sakhalin began commercial operations last summer, while the local government is presently reinforcing efforts to modernize forestry and other core industries in the region.
Many Japanese firms are still unsure what the future holds, many having survived bitter experiences doing business in Russia.
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