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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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Spotlight Newsletter, April 2013

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April 2013 Edition

INVESTMENT NEWS

    [Japanese Fiscal Year 2013] Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan

    The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan offers incentives of up to 500M yen to global companies for establishing Regional HQ or R&D Sites in Japan. Application ends on June 3rd, 2013 (12:00 pm, Japan Time).

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FEATURED ARTICLES


    Building One-to-One Relationships with Japanese Consumers

    Interview with Mr. Paul Cross, President of Asia Pacific, Responsys (Australia)

    April 2013 - With the rise of email, social media and smartphones, the marketing landscape is changing rapidly every day. Companies have to consider the best way to reach their audience using the right channel, at the right time, in the right place.

    Responsys is a cross-channel marketing software company that provides innovative new technology that revolutionizes how businesses can engage with their customers. Having already established offices in Europe and Australia, Responsys is now focused on building its presence in Japan. Responsys’ President of Asia-Pacific, Mr. Paul Cross, sat down with JETRO to discuss the company’s expanding business...

    >> Read Full Article Here

     

    Pharmaceuticals and Medicinal Devices Agency (PMDA): History, Structure and Vision

    April 2013 – The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) is the regulatory agency in Japan that is responsible for the review and monitoring or products for medicinal use. The PMDA mission is to protect the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and quality of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. PMDA is responsible for the scientific review of clinical trial applications and market authorization applications for pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices. The PMDA also monitors the post-marketing safety of medical products on the Japanese market. The PMDA works under the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW), which is the agency in Japan that is responsible for most aspects of public health and the medical system in the country...

    >> Read Full Article Here

 

 

MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN

    NuVasive(R) Announces New Office Opening in Japan

    SAN DIEGO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/24/13 -- NuVasive, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUVA), a medical device company focused on developing minimally disruptive surgical products and procedures for the spine, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Tokyo, Japan office, which will strengthen the Company's ability to bring game-changing products, procedures, and services to the second largest spine market in the world...

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