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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (3/11) - Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko

Guest Remarks by Mr. Teruhiko Mashiko, Member of the House of Councilors, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (2/11) - Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu

Video Message from Mr. Yoshinori Suematsu, Senior Vice Minister for Reconstruction, followed by a presentation "From Recovery, to Revitalization" by Mr. Daiki Nakajima of JETRO New York during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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August 08,2012

Japan Business Forum 2012 (1/11) - Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe

Welcome Remarks by Mr. Hiroaki Isobe, Executive Vice President of JETRO, during the Japan Business Forum on July 17, 2012. For more post-event information, visit www.jetro.org/jbf2012.
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@USTradeRep: Negotiating Objectives: Japan's Participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement http://t.co/AWGI1zJjbt
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Don't forget to follow us for tomorrow's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Chicago http://t.co/vHWcharkFm
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Thanks to all that attended today's Asia-Pacific Economic Integration Seminar in Wash. DC. Thanks to @CSIS for providing the live stream.
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Thank you to Wendy Cutler, Assistant @USTradeRep for Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs, for the Luncheon Address @CSIS #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: We're excited about Japan joining the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: TPP enjoys 55% support amongst the public in Japan #CSISJETRO
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Cutler: Opening the agriculture sector will be difficult but Japan has agreed to put all products on the table for discussion. #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Based on current work, we feel confident on the road map ahead between U.S. and Japan on the TPP #CSISJETRO
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Wendy Cutler: Announced bilateral negotiations on non-tariff measures that will start when Japan joins TPP #CSISJETRO
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JETRO Spotlight #43

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Welcome to the latest edition of JETRO Spotlight USA, JETRO USA's national e-newsletter featuring the latest articles and events on our website. Each month JETRO brings you relevant and timely articles highlighting business opportunities between the United States and Japan along with updates on JETRO seminars and events.

Contents in this newsletter:

  • News Update - Companies making progress in Japan
  • Upcoming Events


News Update - Companies making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what other companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update. (Links lead to company press releases.)


nanoTox Meets with Potential Joint Venture Partners in Japan (PDF 125 KB)
February 12, 2009

"nanoTox Inc., the only company to provide complete risk assessment exclusively for nanoparticles, hopes to find its perfect match when it meets with a select group of technology firms in Tokyo, Japan, this week. The meetings, arranged in part by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), takes place during nano tech 2009, the world's largest annual nanotechnology exhibition and conference event on February 18-20, 2009..."

(This press release describes a past JETRO business matching program. Go to our 'Find a Business Partner' page to see which business matching program is coming up next. Also, stay tuned to these newsletters for announcements on future programs.)



Astea International Accelerates Growth in Asia with a New Subsidiary in Japan
New Tokyo Subsidiary Expands Astea's Global Footprint
March 5, 2009

"Astea International Inc. (NASDAQ:ATEA), the leader in service lifecycle management and mobility solutions, announces the establishment of Astea International Japan Inc, a new subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan. With resources in Tokyo, the company is providing sales, professional services and customer support to leading service organizations in the region…‘The establishment of a formal presence in Japan brings us closer to the market and confirms our commitment to the partnerships that we have developed over the past ten years. With over forty customers already in Japan, and this number rapidly growing, this new subsidiary affords us the ability to better serve our customers and strategic partners…'"


Everspin Technologies Extends Sales and Distribution Network to Handle Increased Customer Design Activity (PDF 25.1 KB)
MRAM leader opens London, Tokyo sales offices; adds manufacturer representatives in North America and distributors throughout Asia
March 11, 2009

"Everspin Technologies, the global leader in MRAM and integrated magnetic products, has greatly expanded its worldwide sales...Everspin now has sales offices in London, Tokyo, Chandler, Ariz., and Colorado Springs, Colo. The company has plans to add sales offices in China and other developing geographic markets over the coming months...Everspin has recently augmented its worldwide distribution network by establishing franchise agreements throughout Asia, which include...Tokyo Electron Devices, Nippon Denso Industrial and Altima Corporation, covering all market segments in Japan."


Forward- Thinking Patient Recruitment Company Poised to Create Bridges Between Japanese Clinical R&D Industry and Global Clinical Trial Marketplace (PDF 91.2 KB)
Establishing Wholly-owned Subsidiary to Enable BBK Worldwide to Better Serve Asia-Pacific Clinical Trial Enrollment Concerns
March 18, 2009

"BBK Worldwide, a global leader in patient recruitment for clinical trials, has announced the opening of BBK Worldwide -- Osaka, G.K., in Osaka, Japan. The company will be committed to supporting Japanese pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies, as well as CROs and SMOs, to help these groups more rapidly and effectively enroll and retain patients as participants in clinical research studies...

This past fall, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), an official government organization, began consulting closely with BBK, helping the company with registration, visa preparations, and meeting arrangements with industry organizations in Osaka..."

(For more examples of how companies have worked with JETRO to establish a Japan presence, read about our Past Clients.)



Brightcove Accelerates Global Expansion With Major Customer Wins in Japan
Leading Japanese media companies and marketers choose Brightcove platform for online video initiatives
March 24, 2009

"Brightcove Inc., the leading online video platform, today announced a series of major customer wins in Japan, including Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc., Sony Music Network Inc., Asahi Breweries Group, Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd., and Orange Page Inc...'Japan is a sophisticated and fast-growing online video market,' said Jeremy Allaire, Brightcove chairman and chief executive officer. ‘Brightcove's growth in Japan is an important contributor to our worldwide expansion...'"



Upcoming Events

For full event information, please visit the JETRO event calendar at: www.jetro.org/events


US-Japan Collaboration & Opportunities: A Dialogue
Date:Thursday, April 23, 2009
Location: Lewis University's Sancta Alberta Chapel

One University Parkway

Romeoville, IL 60446



Discover the unique insights on education, energy and business between the U.S. and Japan.
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