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What the U.S., Europe and China Can Learn from Japan 1990 – 2005.

By Santiago A. Cueto on Posted in Business Transactions, Random Thoughts and Observations

The folks over at BusinessInsider were kind enough to post  the presentation from Nomura Chief Economist Richard Koo’s speech to George Soros’ Institute for New Economic Thinking this weekend. The presentation lays out in clear detail how the U.S. and Europe are in the midst of a balance sheet recession. Koo draws comparisons between the… Continue Reading

Asia’s First Cap and Trade Scheme Launched in Tokyo

By Santiago A. Cueto on Posted in Business Transactions

Demand for Carbon Credit Trading is Expected to Skyrocket The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recently launched Asia’s first mandatory program to cut carbon emissions. The program will cover approximately 1,400 industries, commercial buildings and large office buildings within Tokyo. According to the Sustainability and Climate Change Reporter, “the Tokyo program is being touted as a potential model that could spread throughout Japan and… Continue Reading

How to Set Up a Business in Japan (And Other Business Wisdom)

By Santiago A. Cueto on Posted in Business Transactions

                  Fall Seven Times, Stand Up Eight.                                  — Old Japanese Proverb Remember Japan? Well, Michael Shuman of Time magazine does. He’s written a compelling article appearing in next week’s issue. While the focus of the article, Turning Japanese,  is on Japan’s recent economic… Continue Reading

Doing Business in Japan Teleconference. $768.8 Billion Reasons to Attend

By Santiago A. Cueto on Posted in Business Transactions, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, International Arbitration, International Banking, International Investments

  The International Law Prof Blog has passed along details about an upcoming teleconference, “Doing Business with Japan,” sponsored by the American Bar Association Section of International Law. The conference could not come at a better time. Businessweek’s Daniel Kruger reported this week that Japan has overtaken China as the largest foreign holder of U.S…. Continue Reading