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April 18, 2016

GBMC speaking at the MEDEF Executive Club Conference! Join us!

By GBMC
Doing Business with Japan

Doing Business with Japan

“Comment réussir votre développement international au Japon”

 

organised in Paris by the MEDEF Ile-de-France (French Federation of Companies) on wednesday May 11, 2016.

 

More details about the Conference itself (in French):

” Eric BERGER, Président du MEDEF Ile-de-France, et Michel JONQUERES, Président de la Commission Internationale,

ont le plaisir de vous convier au Petit Déjeuner de l’Executive Club du MEDEF Ile-de-France sur le thème :

« Comment réussir votre développement international au Japon »

le mercredi 11 mai 2016 de 8h30 à 10h30

au Club (niveau -1)

10, rue du Débarcadère – Paris 17ème

avec la participation de :

• Yoichi SUZUKI, Ambassadeur du Japon en France

« Le commerce franco-japonais »

• Philippe HUYSVELD, spécialiste du Japon, membre de Global Business and Management Consulting (GBMC)

« A faire et à ne pas faire pour votre réussite commerciale au Japon »

• Jean-Charles CROUIN, Conseiller du Commerce Extérieur de la France (section Japon), Président de la Commission Asie du

CNCCEF

« Un entrepreneur français au Japon »

 

If you are interested in joining us for the conference, please fill in and send back the form hereunder:

 

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January 25, 2016

European Countries Profile Handbook – Western Europe

By GBMC
Map of Europe (Wikipedia)

Map of Europe (Wikipedia)

“GBMC Publications” is delighted to announce the Release of the following publication:

“European Countries Profile Handbook – Series 1 : Western Europe”

A Handbook by Motoko Inui Huysveld

(approximatively 65 pages)

January 2016 

This Handbook is intended to be a quick economic overview of 45 European countries and to highlight potential business segments for your business expansion into the European Market from a pan-European perspective.

Series 1 covers the following 9 countries of Western Europe:  France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands.

For more details, please check our website at:  http://www.gbmc.biz/Countries_Handbook.html

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January 18, 2016

Japan’s GDP to rise by 2.59% under TPP

By GBMC
Business in Tokyo (Japan)

Business in Tokyo (Japan)

 

“The government said it expects the recently sealed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact to boost gross domestic product by ¥13.6 trillion or 2.59 percent from fiscal 2014 in its first estimate since the deal was struck in October.

Growth will be driven by exports and investment is to be facilitated by the removal or lowering of tariffs and unified international rules under the 12-nation free trade initiative.

While the expected growth will create 795,000 new jobs, or 1.25 percent of the 63.6 million-strong workforce in fiscal 2014, the trade pact will cause a ¥130 billion loss to the agriculture, forestry and fishery sector. This will become a mere ¥210 billion in size through competition with cheaper imports.

The government declined to clarify when the economic growth would be achieved. A government official said it usually takes one or two decades to create such an economic impact.

The free trade zone will cover 40 percent of the global economy.

The government will remove tariffs on 95.1 percent of imported products under the trade framework, as duties on some sensitive farm products will be maintained.

The pact is expected to take effect within about two years, Akira Amari, the Japanese minister in charge of the TPP, said last month. It requires ratification by member countries.

Meanwhile, there are many reasons why the forecasts may not bear out. The estimate is based on a future virtuous circle of economic growth and does not reflect the current economic environment.”    (Japan Times)

 

Will this deal deliver on the expected benefits/forecasts for each member country?

Will it be ratified by each country (including the US)?

What about China’s position vs TPP?

What do you think? 

 

Read more from:   Japan’s GDP to rise by 2.59% under TPP

 

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November 16, 2015

Japan is a hub for the Asian market

By GBMC
Japan as a gate to Asian markets

Japan as a gate to Asian markets

 

Act on Special Measures for the Promotion of Research and Development Business, etc. by Specified Multinational Enterprises 

Act for Promotion of Japan as an Asian Business Center  (Source: METI)

Key Investment Incentives are:

  1. Income tax breaks
  2. Assistance for fund raising
  3. Acceleration of patent examinations
  4. Reduction of patent fees
  5. Shortened investment procedures
  6. Acceleration of status of residency examinations

 

Read more from:

Act for Promotion of Japan as an Asian Business Center

http://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/external_economy/investment/pdf/130612_01b.pdf

Also check “Incentives Programs – Investing in Japan”:

Incentives for promoting investment in Japan

 

Japan’s Retail Market still being a “mecca” for the other Asian markets, it is clear that the country is a gate to Asian markets for EU and US companies. What would be, according to you, other reasons for that?

 

 

 

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November 10, 2015

Europe Japan Industrial Relations

By GBMC

Check out http://gbmc.biz! Europe Japan Industrial Relations, GBMC, GBMC Publication, Europe Japan Consulting, Europe Japan Relations, Japan Industries, European Industries

Source: Europe Japan Industrial Relations

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November 9, 2015

Why Japan? JETRO’s take on the subject

By GBMC
Invest in Japan (JETRO website)

Invest in Japan (JETRO website)

Why Japan? : 5 reasons to invest in JAPAN (according to JETRO)

  1. Japan’s Re-emergence
  2. Sophisticated Market
  3. Innovation Hub
  4. Business Friendly Infrastructure
  5. Comfortable Living

Read more from:  Why Japan?

Also check: Incentives for promoting investment in Japan:

Incentives for promoting investment in Japan

 

For us, Japan is also a formidable Retail Laboratory for your B2C Products/Services and a key gate to Asian Markets !!!

According to you, what would be other good reasons?

 

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October 19, 2015

100% Renewable Energy by 2050 for the “Island of Beauty” (Corsica)?

By GBMC
© Arnaud Février The Alata Plant is located about 20 km from Ajaccio.

© Arnaud Février The Alata Plant is located about 20 km from Ajaccio.

 

Partial Translation of the “Le Figaro/MSN post”:

“New installation in Corsica from COFELY Ineo (part of the GDF Suez Group) about 20 km from Ajaccio: the “Alata Solar Smart Grid”. This 4.4 MWc PV plant will be runned by the “Corsica Sole” operator. The major characteristic of this 15 million Euros investment/installation is  its «Smart Energy Storage & Management Solution”. The electricity produced at Alata will feed over 1000 homes in Corsica, where renewable energies already count for over 30% of the total energy production. The island targets 100% energy independance by 2050.

This storage system will compensate for the non-continuous aspect of solar energy: batteries located near the plant allow to keep/store electricity and to inject it into the grid whenever needed. Depending on the weather and the time of the day, the operator will be able to choose between using the electricity at once or storing it for a later consumption.”

 

So, can “Smart (Renewable) Energy Storage & Management Solutions” be the key to 100% energy independance of all islands in the world (including Japan)? What do you think?

 

More details from:

100% Renewable Energy by 2050 for the “Island of Beauty” (Corsica)?

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October 13, 2015

NEW PUBLICATION: “Europe Japan Industrial Relations 2015 – working together for a better future”

By GBMC
"Europe Japan Industrial Relations 2015 - working together for a better future"

“Europe Japan Industrial Relations 2015 – working together for a better future”

 

Hello everyone,

GBMC has just released a new publication, which we would like to submit to your attention.  (Constructive) comments are welcome!

Please do not consider this as “spam”, as you do not have to buy anything (but, of course, you are welcome to)  and as there is a free sample available (13 Interviews) for your reading!!!

More info from our website at:

“Europe Japan Industrial Relations 2015 – working together for a better future”

 

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August 3, 2015

Nikkei/FT: towards a EU-Japan FNA (Free News Agreement) ?

By GBMC
Nikkei/FT: towards a EU-Japan FNA (Free News Agreement) ?

Nikkei/FT: towards a EU-Japan FNA (Free News Agreement) ?

“Thursday’s surprise announcement by Nikkei Inc. that it’s buying the London-based FT Group, one of the world’s most respected and influential media groups, immediately raised questions about whether the Japanese company can successfully manage such a highly regarded news company. The Nikkei group, Japan’s most powerful financial media group, said it will buy the Financial Times publisher from Pearson PLC for about ¥160 billion ($1.3 billion) by procuring all outstanding stocks.” (Japan Times)

Yes, independance of the Press and, in particular, of the FT Editorial Team is a key concern.

However, on the bright side, in the context of the EU-Japan FTA negotiations, we hope that this high profile acquisition will enhance collaboration in the EU-Japan news/media sector and boost sharing of Industrial and Financial News/Information on both sides (EU and Japan).  Business News sharing would definitely  support Free Trade!!

The GBMC team

Read more from:

Nikkei/FT: towards a EU-Japan FNA (Free News Agreement) ?

 

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July 6, 2015

South of Japan: JR Kyushu to be fully privatised in fiscal 2016

By GBMC

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Train in Kyushu (image source: JR Kyushu) Train in Kyushu (image source: JR Kyushu)

The Japanese government has recently decided to put Kyushu Railway Co. under full private ownership in fiscal 2016. It has decided to pursue full privatization because JR Kyushu has achieved good business results in the fields of real estate and hotels, according to officials. JR Kyushu is one of seven railway operators established after the breakup of Japanese National Railways, or JNR, in April 1987.

Time to invest maybe?

Read more:  http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2015/02/27/business/corporate-business/jr-kyushu-to-be-fully-privatized-in-fiscal-2016/#.VPLxQek3PIU

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