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JETRO Spotlight October 2010

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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: Company making progress in Japan
  • Biopharmaceutical services provider PAREXEL opens third office in Japan

Featured Event
  • Japan Business Seminar: Business Opportunities in Medical Device Sector

Additional Upcoming Events

JETRO-Organized Events
  • Current and Future Opportunities in Japan's Biotech Market
  • JAPAN/JETRO booth @ American Film Market 2010
  • MURPHY, HOFFS & LEE: ACCLAIMED HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS & JAPANESE IP BUSINESS (PANEL DISCUSSION)
  • The Mindset of Monozukuri: Encouraging a Culture of Talent and Innovation in Manufacturing

Third-Party Events
  • Forecast for U.S.-Japan Relations
  • Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer

News Update: Company making progress in Japan

Keep an eye on what companies are doing in Japan with this monthly news update.


Biopharmaceutical services provider PAREXEL opens third office in Japan
October 4, 2010

PAREXEL International Corporation , a global biopharmaceutical services provider, announced the opening of a new office in Nagoya, Japan "to support a growing demand for a broad range of clinical development and regulatory consulting capabilities in the country and throughout the Asia/Pacific region," states a company press release. This office is third to one in Tokyo and another in Kobe. "Japan continues to maintain its position as the second largest pharmaceutical market globally, and is among the most mature markets within the Asia/Pacific region. Japan is attractive to our worldwide client base for inclusion in global studies not only for its market potential but also for its high quality data, advanced technologies, and large pool of well-trained professionals...." Josef von Rickenbach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is quoted in the press release saying.

Sources: Company press release  and company representative



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Featured Event



Japan Business Seminar: Business Opportunities in Medical Device Sector
Date:Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Location:    UCI University Club

801 East Peltason Drive

Irvine, CA 92697

Learn how to navigate the Japanese regulatory pathways, collaborate with Japanese companies, and understand the future medical device needs and trends of Japan.
  


Additional Upcoming Events


JETRO-Organized Events

Current and Future Opportunities in Japan's Biotech Market
Date:Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Location:    Houston Technology Center

410 Pierce Street

Houston, TX 77002

This unique event will not only feature the latest trends and future opportunities in Japan's biotechnology market but will help identify important tips on how to successfully enter the Japanese market.


JAPAN/JETRO booth @ American Film Market 2010
Date:Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Location:    Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

1700 Ocean Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

JETRO will once again host the Japan Pavilion Booth (JAPAN/JETRO booth Loews #433), which features ten outstanding up and coming Japanese film distributors, each promoting their new provocative, original films.


MURPHY, HOFFS & LEE: ACCLAIMED HOLLYWOOD PRODUCERS & JAPANESE IP BUSINESS (PANEL DISCUSSION)
Date:Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Location:    Le Merigot Beach Hotel (Pacific I & II)

1740 Ocean Avenue

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Join acclaimed producers Don Murphy, Jason Hoffs & Roy Lee as they discuss their experiences in adapting Japanese content for cross-over success in the lucrative U.S. entertainment market.


The Mindset of Monozukuri: Encouraging a Culture of Talent and Innovation in Manufacturing
Date:Thursday, November 18, 2010
Location:    Hyatt Regency Lexington

401 West High Street

Lexington, KY 40507

As part of the 2010 US-Japan Manufacturing Technology Series, this unique luncheon and seminar program featuring industry leaders offers practical guidance to obtaining and sustaining business relationships with Japanese automotive manufacturers. The theme of Monozukuri - the spirit and quest for manufacturing excellence - will be presented as a catalyst to foster innovation in manufacturing technologies, sustain a talented workforce, and encourage collaboration, interaction, and cooperation between American and Japanese manufacturers.



Third-Party Events

Forecast for U.S.-Japan Relations
Date:Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Location:    Rosewood Crescent Hotel

400 Crescent Court

Dallas, TX 75201                                                              

Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer
Date:Monday, January 24, 2011 - Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Location:    Hyatt Regency Austin - Downtown, On The Lake

208 Barton Springs Road

Austin, TX 78704                                                              

We welcome your comments or suggestions for future article topics. Feel free to contact us at www.jetro.org/contact