Japanese Business Outlook Webinar - JETRO Houston

Japanese Investment Update: 
Japanese Companies Responses to the US COVID-19 Pandemic
and Business Outlook

The webinar will discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Japanese companies’ operations and how Japanese companies are adjusting their business activities in the United States.

Ralph Inforzato, the Chief Executive Director of JETRO Chicago, will use the results of the recent surveys conducted by JETRO to speak about recent Japanese investment presence in the US and the business outlook for Japanese companies in the US. Ted Kawashima, Director of the JAPIA (Japan Automotive Parts Industries Association) North America Office will join the webinar as a guest speaker and share his perspective as a Japanese automotive supplier with US based operations.

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The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a non-profit organization that provides business support services to companies expanding to Japan. With the support of JETRO's dedicated staff, clients can incorporate their business; receive visa, immigration, and HR support; find dedicated office space; identify local government subsidies; get tailored market studies; and more.