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Guest Speaker:
Mr. Martin Schulz, Senior Economist, Fujitsu Research Institute

Theme:
"The World is turning Japanese: Opportunities for Japan in Asia and Europe""

Summary:

Japan's manufacturer are part of the Asian growth story, which might get a hit in 2012, but continues to depend on Japan's machines and parts
Business in Japan, not least in services, remains profitable
Foreign companies in Japan gain strong advantages in dealing with their Japanese partners - at home and abroad
Policy is supportive in 2012, but remains to be a drag thereafter
Japanese companies will have to target the huge EMEA market
Companies need "value" strategies for cross-border growth as much as "growth" strategies for emerging markets

For Dr. Schulz full presentation, click here! (pdf 2.3 MB)

Networking before the meeting begins, from left: Kenji Takayanagi, Yasuji Ishigaki and Isao Nishimura.	Old frends meet; Nils Hornmark a senior member and forfer chairman of the SCCJ with Timo Varhama, FCCJ's senior 'statesman'.	Sakari Romu making a point to Tuomo Kuuppo.
FCCJ board member Masaoki Fujita presenting an idea to FCCJ President Marko Saarleainen. Left another board member, Hirokuni Yoshida.	Kimio Hashida, JP Takala and Veli Solehmainen.	Jukka Pajarinen and Erik Ullner.
Dr. Singh discussing with the guest speaker.	FCCJ President Marko Saarelainen opens the meeting	Marko Saarelainen introducing the newly elected President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö.
A first timer; Suvi Paavola of the Embassy of Finland.	Another first timer, Kazuhiro Yanai Outokumpu K.K., soon to move to Tornio.	New President of Okmetic K.K., Shunsuke Yoshizawa.
Leif Nilsson of SAS, back in Tokyo after a few years away.	Markku Tynkkynen, guest of Timo Varhama, visiting Tokyo, which is familiar to him after many years at UPM...	Nils Hornmark, guest from the SCCJ.

	Br. Singh, Dr. Schulz and Marko Saarelainen.	Dr. Schulz starts his presentation.
Martin Schulz	Presenting the GDP components.
The meeting, held at Hotel Okura, was attended by 32 members and guests.
	The European growth areas.	Responding to a question about Eastern Europe from Kinji Yasu.
Former FCCJ President Mika Makinen asks a question about Japanese mobile phone makers' export strategies.	Dr. Schulz responding.	FCCJ President Marko Saarelainen thanks Dr. Schulz with a small present.