Joint Statement from 43rd US-Japan Business Conference (PDF) (Word)

The USJBC and Japan-US Business Council call on governments to "begin formal study of outlines and essential areas of coverage" in a comprehensive US-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement; urge immediate action in postal privatization, financial market, health care, labor market, intellectual property and foreign investment.

USJBC Report Outlines Steps to Increase FDI in Japan

The U.S.-Japan Business Council (USJBC) released a report on September 28 outlining various steps needed to increase foreign direct investment (FDI) in Japan to levels commensurate with the size of the economy. The report, Expanding FDI in Japan: M&A is the Key, documents how much FDI in Japan lags that in other G-7 economies despite rising significantly over the past decade. While the USJBC commends Prime Minister Koizumi for setting a goal of doubling FDI in Japan, it is possible that even this modest goal may not be met unless further steps are taken. For more….
Report (PDF) (Word)
Press Release (PDF) (Word)

Upcoming Events:

Joint Staff Meeting
May 10-11, 2007
Marina del Rey , California

44th US-Japan Business Conference
November 4-5, 2007
Four Seasons Hotel
Washington DC

Pfizer CEO Jeffrey Kindler Assumes USJBC Chairmanship from Karen Katen.

Jeff Kindler is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Pfizer, the world's largest research-based pharmaceutical company. Prior to his appointment as CEO and election to the Board of Directors in 2006, he was Vice Chairman and General Counsel, where he led Pfizer's worldwide legal, compliance, communications, government relations, corporate citizenship, policy development and global security groups.

During his corporate career, Jeff Kindler has been recognized for his leadership in the areas of pro bono legal services, diversity, and corporate social responsibility by groups ranging from Outward Bound to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.