Japan firms ramp up output

Japan's factory output rose in November and manufacturers expect to ramp up production in coming months, data shows, underscoring the central bank's view that a pick-up in global demand will underpin a steady economic recovery. As Sonia Legg reports, the data comes as some bankers and lawyers say Japan Inc could become a more important force in dealmaking next year. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/reuterssubscribe More updates and breaking news: http://smarturl.it/BreakingNews Reuters tells the world's stories like no one else. As the largest international multimedia news provider, Reuters provides coverage around the globe and across topics including business, financial, national, and international news. For over 160 years, Reuters has maintained its reputation for speed, accuracy, and impact while providing exclusives, incisive commentary and forward-looking analysis. http://reuters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Reuters https://plus.google.com/u/0/s/reuters https://twitter.com/Reuters