Presentation Materials Available on Internet Site

Over 300 investors, executives, financial and service professionals, journalists and other interested individuals gathered in New York City on April 25, 2001 to hear from leading experts on Japan's changing investment and corporate environment.

A complete program summary, as well as presentation and background materials, can be obtained at the seminar web site, which is located HERE.

This event was organized by The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), U.S. Department of State, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and The Conference Board. Additional support was provided by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, U.S.-Japan Business Council and the Japan-U.S. Business Council.
"As perpetual and struggling students of Japan, our firm values any and all perspectives on the dynamics of country risk there" noted Mr. Carl Adams, Global Manager of Country Risk, Merrill Lynch. "We therefore welcomed this opportunity to hear from, and meet with, such a wide range of the policymakers and private sector leaders who are driving many of the policy changes, reforms and other trends that are helping to enhance the competitiveness of Japan's FDI and corporate environment."

Mr. Norihisa Nakura, Executive Vice President and Director, Mitsubishi International Corporation commented "Only several years ago Japan tended to view foreign investment in a cautionary manner, yet we have now come to value the many ways it strengthens our national economy. I was therefore very pleased to see so many U.S. investors and executives at this event in order that they might come to better understand the many opportunities that are arising in our country as a result of these and other changes."