Reshaping of Japan creates opportunities

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Japan has been implementing major economic changes to avoid experiencing an economic recession similar to 1990. The changes include deregulation of industries, a shift toward consumer satisfaction and greater cost-efficiency. These changes are expected to open new partnership opportunities to foreign investors. However, investors considering to establish partnerships with Japanese firms must first understand the organization, structure and business strategy of each prospective partner. They should also compare the performance and management style of each prospective partners.

Planning, Economic aspects, Partnership, Partnerships, Strategic alliances (Business)

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Investors find value in Japan's "emerging market."(Column)

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Japan's real property and financial loan markets have been witnessing remarkable growth, as foreign investors, particularly US entrepreneurs, express significant interest in these sectors. According to the latest results, total market investments have amounted to $20 billion and the number of merging financial and real estate firms are constantly increasing at an exponential rate. One of the most notable alliances recently forged involves the securitization deal between Goldman Sach and Yamato Mutual Life.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Business Financing, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Column, Real estate industry, Market share, Real property, Loan sales

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... No, mergers and acquisitions count more

Article Abstract:

The Japanese government can ensure the success of its new financial reform package by encouraging the development of its inactive and closed mergers-and-acquisitions (M&A) market. The lack of an active and dynamic M&A market prevents companies from restructuring rapidly, creating synergies, and introducing new products and know-how to the market. The government can stimulate the market by extending existing low capital-gains tax rates to sales of unlisted companies.

Acquisitions and mergers

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