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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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Spotlight Newsletter, December 2012

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December 2012 Edition


  FEATURED ARTICLES

    Japanese Green Technology Companies Make Headway in U.S. Market at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo
    Greenbuild 2012

    November 2012 - The Greenbuild Conference & Expo 2012 is a two-day event held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 14 - 15, 2012. This year, JETRO organized the Japan Booth featuring two exceptional green tech companies: Alter Buildings Japan and Mayekawa USA (MYCOM).

    MYCOM is a manufacturer of industrial refrigeration compressors & equipment focusing on new levels of efficiency, energy saving solutions, and cutting-edge products worldwide. As a thermal engineering company established in 1924, Mayekawa Manufacturing Company has a long history of innovation and success. Their energy efficient, environmentally friendly products use only natural refrigerants and cutting-edge Japanese technologies to produce effective refrigeration and air conditioning systems.

    >> Read Our Post-Event Summary

     

    Healthcare Update - Marketing Cost Savings In a Fee-For-Service Environment Healthcare Update - Marketing Cost Savings In a Fee-For-Service Environment

    Due to the prevalence of lump sum fixed reimbursements (e.g., DRG* / PPS**) in the US and Europe, many Western companies have focused their product development efforts on creating products that reduce the total cost of care related to a specific illness. In a DRG / PPS environment, products are able to command a price premium if they are able to reduce other care-related costs. In Japan, most reimbursements are on a fee-for-service basis. As a result, products with benefits that reduce the need for other products and services can inadvertently reduce the overall rate of reimbursement to a hospital or institution. Because of this, a product that reduces the total cost of care and increases profitability in the US or Europe may accidentally decrease the profitability of a treatment when used in Japan...

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  MORE COMPANIES TO LAUNCH IN JAPAN

 

    GIA Opens Gem Laboratory in Japan

    GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is now offering diamond grading services in Tokyo. The Institute?s ninth global laboratory brings industry-leading diamond grading to Japan, one of the world?s largest markets for gems and jewelry.

    >> Read Full Press Release

 


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