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A Deep Dive on China's Automotive Industry

Asia Business Podcast - April 27, 2021 13:48 - 34 minutes
On the heels of the Shanghai Automotive Show, Bill Russo of Automobility Ltd. joins us for a deep dive on the automotive industry and which types of players are likely to be winners and losers in the biggest global markets - China and the US. Producer Jacob Thomas Follow Us LinkedIn Apple Po...

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Rare Investment Opportunities as Japan Goes Carbon Neutral, and More on Taxes

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - April 16, 2021 19:20 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Companies are offloading properties as they assess the feasibility of retrofitting/rebuilding in light of the carbon neutral policies. And, you asked us whether it is better to purchase as an individual or under a corporate name.

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A Deep Dive on China's Semiconductor Industry

Asia Business Podcast - April 13, 2021 15:33 - 47 minutes
Our latest deep dive on China tech. Semiconductors companies used to be boring. Now they are at the frontline of a global macro competition between two powers. We look at the China semiconductor industry and the challenges it faces as it seeks to bring more of the value chain home locally and...

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The Direction of Fukushima / You Asked Us About Taxes

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - April 04, 2021 02:30 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A decade since Japan's nuclear meltdown in Fukushima, what is the direction for the city? And, answers to your questions about the impact of taxes on foreign investments.

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Logistics Facilities Sprout Up as Online Shopping Shifts from Convenience to Necessity

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - March 11, 2021 03:50 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This podcast is dedicated to logistics facilities market because of the demand for warehousing space due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and online shopping.

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Toyota’s Woven City, Tokyo Apartments Reach Record Highs, and Is the Honeymoon with Japan’s Office Towers Over?

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - March 01, 2021 17:55 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Increased demand for Tokyo apartment buildings, Shizuoka becomes home to Toyota's robotics testing ground and vacant space in Tokyo's office buildings opens opportunities for investors

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US Investment in China 2021

Asia Business Podcast - February 24, 2021 13:23 - 35 minutes
A wide ranging interview with Ker Gibbs, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. On how the new Biden Administration will impact US-China relations, the approach US companies are taking towards corporate investments in challenging bilateral times, and how Amcham helps advocate...

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Opportunities in Japan's Slippery Slope Ski Industry and Offloading Older Properties

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - February 12, 2021 22:35 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Times are Tough. Legislation suggests it may be time to offload older properties and the pandemic’s slippery slope gives rise to distressed property opportunities in the ski industry.

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Market Volatility, Economic Turmoil and the Need for Portfolio Diversification

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - February 04, 2021 14:20 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
The U.S. dollar retreated from its highest level since mid-November against the Japanese yen as investors rebalanced portfolios for month-end; markets on edge; a dispute over COVID-19 vaccine supply in Europe cooled risk appetite.

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China Past and Future: A Foreigner's Perspective

Asia Business Podcast - January 27, 2021 02:59 - 38 minutes
In this episode we lean on the experience of three foreigners who have done business in China for decades - Rich Robinson, Joanne Wood, and Dan Krassenstein. A wide ranging discussion on favorite China personal experiences, lessons to adapt to doing business in China, and how they see cross-bord...

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2020 Year End Review and What's in Store for 2021

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - January 26, 2021 03:30 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
While the pandemic rocked the global real estate market, the Asia-Pacific region, more specifically Japan, became an eye-opener for investors as the effects on the region were quite subdued.

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Japan Innovation!

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - January 09, 2021 04:25 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Rescue hotels, an ambitious push for green technology, and a bullish office market.

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The Early Days of Airbnb China

Asia Business Podcast - December 29, 2020 22:52 - 47 minutes
In the wake of the recent IPO, we interview three early members of the Airbnb China team on how Airbnb found and stuck to its core advantages against an array of local competitors. And how it managed to emerge as a rare Western tech startup success story in China. Guest lineup: Robert Hao, Co...

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Japan Gets Ahead of the Game in Logistics and Diversifies the Workforce

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - December 28, 2020 18:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Resilience in the logistics market; momentum to boost female executives; and millennium old businesses offer advice for survival during the pandemic

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2020 Paves the Way for Progress in Japan

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - December 17, 2020 22:15 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tokyo tops the list for innovation and start-up capital for foreigners; Fukuoka set to house the largest warehouse space in Kyushu; Airbnb lists teleworking offices and houses away from urban areas.

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Tokyo in the Limelight

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - December 08, 2020 20:15 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tokyo's rapidly expanding data center hub; the race to become a global financial hub; the Ni-Chome gay district unites to survive the pandemic

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Opportunities, Possibilities, and Determination in Japan Business and Properties

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - November 26, 2020 19:15 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Japan's untapped military property market; hotels/casinos and moving toward becoming Asia's second largest gambling market; next steps for Tokyo's cautious Olympics

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The China-Indonesia Trade Relationship

Asia Business Podcast - November 19, 2020 04:30 - 24 minutes
When you look at the actual origin of investment flows, China is now the biggest investor in Indonesia. And two macro trends are currently at play in the trade relationship. Chinese (and other) manufacturers are diversifying out of China and finding relatively young and affordable Indonesian la...

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Top 3 Reasons Investors Turn to Japan's Safe Haven

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - November 17, 2020 22:55 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
During times of political and economic uncertainties, markets can become volatile and cause panic. At such times investors look for “safe-haven” alternatives. Here are the top 3 reasons why Investors turn to Japan’s safe haven -

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How Chinese Companies Succeed in India

Asia Business Podcast - November 11, 2020 14:54 - 22 minutes
We interview Lishuang Chen, Founder & CEO at A&J Consulting International, and Director of International Relations for Zhejiang Foreign Economy Interchange Association. On the challenges and opportunities for Chinese companies doing business in India. • Branding – how are Chinese brands vie...

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Traditional Japan Adapts to Changes Brought on by the Pandemic

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - November 10, 2020 21:45 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Breaking the moonlighting taboo, affordable 'subscription based co-living' for teleworkers, health insurance coverage for fertility treatments, and revitalizing plans for decaying rural regions.

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The Future of Foreign Investment in China

Asia Business Podcast - November 05, 2020 03:38 - 1 hour
Our Roundtable format continues with predictions for whether new foreign investment will increase, decrease or continue to flatline in the next 5 years. Our panel includes: -Paul Lin - Brand Marketing Consultant at Xavor Corporation and Chair of the Marketing Committee at Amcham Shanghai -Nic...

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Japan Cities to Watch for with Potential Growth

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - November 02, 2020 03:57 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
From revitalizing initiatives, the need for more data centres, and upcoming casinos, in this podcast I share with you the potential areas to keep an eye on!

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Keeping Warm Japanese Style, Business Travel, and Demon Slayer Sizzles at the Box Office

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - October 28, 2020 20:29 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode - Keeping homes warm with cozy "kotatsu" Easing restrictions for business travellers Demon Slayer: Mugen Train box office blitz

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The Ant Financial IPO

Asia Business Podcast - October 28, 2020 15:22 - 53 minutes
What could possibly stop a seemingly unstoppable Chinese fintech company? Let's get into it here on the upcoming Ant Financial IPO. A roundtable edition of Ganbei with special guests: -James Hull, Founder of Hullx and co-host of the China Tech Investor Podcast -Brian Fleming, Member at Miller...

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Tapping China Synergies: Benny Chen of BAce Capital

Asia Business Podcast - October 26, 2020 10:25 - 24 minutes
Indonesia's and China's technology ecosystems continue to interweave and overlap. BAce Capital is a venture firm whose very mission is to connect markets such as Indonesia to China's dynamic tech eco-system. Claiming Ant Financial as its anchor LP, the firm was founded by Ant and Alibaba veterans...

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Japan Attempts to Establish Global Standards for Co-existing Robots

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - September 24, 2020 21:24 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Coronavirus outbreak put the spotlight on the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the global human workforce, the risk to front-line workers, and the need for automation to reduce contact between humans to prevent the spread of the virus. So the question is, “Are you ready to co-exist with robots?”

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A Deep Dive on the Huawei Restrictions

Asia Business Podcast - August 24, 2020 23:04 - 59 minutes
We kick off a new format with a four-way roundtable discussion with Nalin Balin, head of global sales at Reality AI and formerly at Cadence Design Systems; Nico Bahmanyar – Senior Consultant on Data Privacy at LEAF, and Nate Rushforth – Cybersecurity & Data Compliance Specialist at Da Wo Law Fir...

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The Next Chapter of China's Manufacturing with Cameron Johnson

Asia Business Podcast - August 20, 2020 23:38 - 29 minutes
We talk with Cameron Johnson, Partner at Tidalwave and APAC Strategy Head at FAO Global. Cameron has been in China for almost 20 years and was the Asia General Manager at a leading carbon fiber company for 7 of those years. -What challenges facing foreign manufacturers in China? -Are these com...

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Student Residence Japan’s Thriving Alternative Asset Class

Japan Business & Real-Estate News - August 18, 2020 15:02 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
NTI's Sales and Marketing Manager, Priti Donnelly puts the limelight on the changes and developments of student housing as an alternative asset class for foreign investors.

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