JETRO Spotlight #1 | Print |
Welcome to the inaugural edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, the national e-newsletter containing the latest articles and events as featured on JETRO's US portal, www.jetro.org. In each monthly e-newsletter JETRO brings you relevant and timely articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan, and updates on JETRO seminars and events.

This month's Featured Articles

Hitting the Right Note in Japan

How Gracenote built a global business through partnership in Japan Building relationships with Japanese companies can often lead to opportunities for rapid growth. Discover how this digital music management company, working with companies such as Sony, Pioneer, and Alpine, leverages Japan as a base for global success.
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Cause and Effect: Market Reform in Japan

An Interview with Professor Steven Vogel
Governmental reforms introduced in recent years are quietly transforming the business landscape in Japan. In an interview with University of California Professor Steven Vogel, learn about how these business reforms have influenced Japanese companies' global strategies, and how US firms are responding to these changes.
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Working with JETRO Translates to Success in Japan

Case Study: Elanex
It's not just the large companies that are profiting from moves to Japan. Learn how Elanex, a small San Francisco-based translation company, leveraged JETRO's network and knowledge as they opened their office in the heart of Tokyo.
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JETRO Robotics Mission to Japan

Gain Unprecedented Access to Japan's Robotics Industry
Japan's robotics technology sector is experiencing dramatic growth, with a market size of approximately $6.8 billion USD, and is predicted to grow to $28 billion USD by 2025. Join JETRO for a mission Japan to build and strengthen your networks in the robotics industry.
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Upcoming JETRO Events


For a full listing of event, please visit the JETRO event calendar at: http://www.jetro.org/events

 

Connecting Wisconsin Biotech with Japan
Date: June 3, 2005
Location: Madison, WI
  Executive Briefing regarding JETRO's activities in the biotechnology sector
JETRO Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Date: June 19, 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Honolulu,HI
  Officially recognized test to measure business proficiency of Japanese language
Robotics Mission to Japan
Date: July 9- July 16, 2005
Location: Nagoya & Osaka,Japan
  Research and networking mission to Japan

We welcome your comments or suggestions for future articles on topics. Feel free to contact us at info@jetro.org