Nippon Yusen (9101): Timely disclosure of upward revision of guidance: Follows Kawasaki Kisen‘s recent upward revision; raises expectations for dividend hike

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Nippon Yusen (9101): Timely disclosure of upward revision of guidance: Follows Kawasaki Kisen‘s recent upward revision; raises expectations for dividend hike

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