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    • titleGreat things are brewing for Virginia craft beer maker
    • description_oldAs craft and fruit beers grew very popular in the last few years, many breweries have opened their doors and sold their products directly to the public. Amid this fast-growing trend, only a handful of these small businesses have shown a clear commitment to maintaining the quality of their beer.
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    • content_old<p>As craft and fruit beers grew very popular in the last few years, many breweries have opened their doors and sold their products directly to the public. Amid this fast-growing trend, only a handful of these small businesses have shown a clear commitment to maintaining the quality of their beer.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202018/JT-EAST-USA-2018-Hardywood-Brewery-Founders.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Hardywood co-founders Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh</figcaption></figure> <p>Opened in 2011, <a href="https://hardywood.com/" target="_blank">Hardywood Park Craft Brewery</a> traces its origins to a sheep farm in Australia and a time soon after opening when local farmers gave the brewers some Hawaiian ginger and local honey, which were added to their milk stout base recipe. The end product is the much talked-about <a href="https://hardywood.com/beer/gingerbread-stout/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Stout</a>, which put Hardywood on the craft brewery map, garnered <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26753/76086/" target="_blank">a perfect score from BeerAdvocate magazine</a> and was named <a href="https://beerconnoisseur.com/beer/hardywood-park-craft-brewery/hardywood-gingerbread-stout" target="_blank">the world’s No. 1 Christmas and holiday beer by The Beer Connoisseur magazine</a>.</p> <p>Hardywood has three physical locations, all of which are in Virginia: <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/richmond/" target="_blank">Richmond — its main headquarters</a>, <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/west-creek/" target="_blank">West Creek — a 60-barrel brewery and large taproom that accommodates up to 650 people</a>, and <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/charlottesville/" target="_blank">Charlottesville — a pilot brewery venue with a small taproom that serves experimental beers</a>.</p> <p>“Last year, we brewed 15,000 barrels and are aiming for 25,000 in the next 12 months, with the new West Creek location now among the biggest brewing facilities in Virginia,” Vice President for Sales and Marketing Richard Miller said.</p> <p>Hardywood has reached out to Japanese distributors with the help from the <a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/" target="_blank">U.S. Brewers Association</a>, an organization that helps to promote independent American breweries. It also sent beers to exhibitions and competitions around the world through the Export Development Program.</p> <p>Through that program, Hardywood has sent some of their beers to the <a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/events/2018-american-craft-beer-experience-japan/" target="_blank">American Craft Beer Experience</a> in Japan over the past two years. Given the excellent reviews Hardywood received during the events, it won’t be long before discriminating Japanese beer aficionados get a regular supply of its magical brews.</p>
    • content<p>As craft and fruit beers grew very popular in the last few years, many breweries have opened their doors and sold their products directly to the public. Amid this fast-growing trend, only a handful of these small businesses have shown a clear commitment to maintaining the quality of their beer.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202018/JT-EAST-USA-2018-Hardywood-Brewery-Founders.jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Hardywood co-founders Eric McKay and Patrick Murtaugh</figcaption></figure> <p>Opened in 2011, <a href="https://hardywood.com/" target="_blank">Hardywood Park Craft Brewery</a> traces its origins to a sheep farm in Australia and a time soon after opening when local farmers gave the brewers some Hawaiian ginger and local honey, which were added to their milk stout base recipe. The end product is the much talked-about <a href="https://hardywood.com/beer/gingerbread-stout/" target="_blank">Gingerbread Stout</a>, which put Hardywood on the craft brewery map, garnered <a href="https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/26753/76086/" target="_blank">a perfect score from BeerAdvocate magazine</a> and was named <a href="https://beerconnoisseur.com/beer/hardywood-park-craft-brewery/hardywood-gingerbread-stout" target="_blank">the world’s No. 1 Christmas and holiday beer by The Beer Connoisseur magazine</a>.</p> <p>Hardywood has three physical locations, all of which are in Virginia: <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/richmond/" target="_blank">Richmond — its main headquarters</a>, <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/west-creek/" target="_blank">West Creek — a 60-barrel brewery and large taproom that accommodates up to 650 people</a>, and <a href="https://hardywood.com/location/charlottesville/" target="_blank">Charlottesville — a pilot brewery venue with a small taproom that serves experimental beers</a>.</p> <p>“Last year, we brewed 15,000 barrels and are aiming for 25,000 in the next 12 months, with the new West Creek location now among the biggest brewing facilities in Virginia,” Vice President for Sales and Marketing Richard Miller said.</p> <p>Hardywood has reached out to Japanese distributors with the help from the <a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/" target="_blank">U.S. Brewers Association</a>, an organization that helps to promote independent American breweries. It also sent beers to exhibitions and competitions around the world through the Export Development Program.</p> <p>Through that program, Hardywood has sent some of their beers to the <a href="https://www.brewersassociation.org/events/2018-american-craft-beer-experience-japan/" target="_blank">American Craft Beer Experience</a> in Japan over the past two years. Given the excellent reviews Hardywood received during the events, it won’t be long before discriminating Japanese beer aficionados get a regular supply of its magical brews.</p>
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      • titleThe Resistible Rise of Vladimir Putin
      • description_old Russia's Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream February 16, 2015 Stephen Kotkin Russian President Vladimir Putin's vaunted “stability” has turned into spoliation. The methods he used to fix the corrupt, dysfunctional post-Soviet state have produced yet another corrupt, dysfunctional state—and unfortunately, there is no end to it in sight. How did twenty-first-century Russia end up, yet again, in personal rule? An advanced industrial country of 142 million people, it has no enduring political parties that organize and respond to voter preferences. The military is sprawling yet tame; the immense secret police are effectively in one man's pocket. The hydrocarbon sector is a personal bank, and indeed much of the economy is increasingly treated as an individual fiefdom. Mass media move more or less in lockstep with the commands of the presidential administration.
      • description Russia's Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream February 16, 2015 Stephen Kotkin Russian President Vladimir Putin's vaunted “stability” has turned into spoliation. The methods he used to fix the corrupt, dysfunctional post-Soviet state have produced yet another corrupt, dysfunctional state—and unfortunately, there is no end to it in sight. How did twenty-first-century Russia end up, yet again, in personal rule? An advanced industrial country of 142 million people, it has no enduring political parties that organize and respond to voter preferences. The military is sprawling yet tame; the immense secret police are effectively in one man's pocket. The hydrocarbon sector is a personal bank, and indeed much of the economy is increasingly treated as an individual fiefdom. Mass media move more or less in lockstep with the commands of the presidential administration.
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      • content_old<p>How did twenty-first-century Russia end up, yet again, in personal rule? An advanced industrial country of 142 million people, it has no enduring political parties that organize and respond to voter preferences. The military is sprawling yet tame; the immense secret police are effectively in one man’s pocket. The hydrocarbon sector is a personal bank, and indeed much of the economy is increasingly treated as an individual fiefdom. Mass media move more or less in lockstep with the commands of the presidential administration. Competing interest groups abound, but there is no rival center of power. In late October 2014, after a top aide to Russia’s president told the annual forum of the Valdai Discussion Club, which brings together Russian and foreign experts, that Russians understand “if there is no Putin, there is no Russia,” the pundit Stanislav Belkovsky observed that “the search for Russia’s national idea, which began after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, is finally over. Now, it is evident that Russia’s national idea is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.”<em>?</em></p><p>Russia is classified as a high-income economy by the World Bank (having a per capita GDP exceeding $14,000). Its unemployment remains low (around five percent); until recently, consumer spending had been expanding at more than five percent annually; life expectancy has been rising; and Internet penetration exceeds that of some countries in the European Union. But Russia is now beset by economic stagnation alongside high inflation, its labor productivity remains dismally low, and its once-vaunted school system has deteriorated alarmingly. And it is astonishingly corrupt. Not only the bullying central authorities in Moscow but regional state bodies, too, have been systematically criminalizing revenue streams, while giant swaths of territory lack basic public services and local vigilante groups proliferate. Across the country, officials who have purchased their positions for hefty sums team up with organized crime syndicates and use friendly prosecutors and judges to extort and expropriate rivals. President Vladimir Putin’s vaunted “stability,” in short, has turned into spoliation. But Putin has been in power for 15 years, and there is no end in sight. Stalin ruled for some three decades; Brezhnev for almost two. Putin, still relatively young and healthy, looks set to top the latter and might even outdo the former.?</p>
      • content<p>How did twenty-first-century Russia end up, yet again, in personal rule? An advanced industrial country of 142 million people, it has no enduring political parties that organize and respond to voter preferences. The military is sprawling yet tame; the immense secret police are effectively in one man’s pocket. The hydrocarbon sector is a personal bank, and indeed much of the economy is increasingly treated as an individual fiefdom. Mass media move more or less in lockstep with the commands of the presidential administration. Competing interest groups abound, but there is no rival center of power. In late October 2014, after a top aide to Russia’s president told the annual forum of the Valdai Discussion Club, which brings together Russian and foreign experts, that Russians understand “if there is no Putin, there is no Russia,” the pundit Stanislav Belkovsky observed that “the search for Russia’s national idea, which began after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, is finally over. Now, it is evident that Russia’s national idea is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.”<em>?</em></p><p>Russia is classified as a high-income economy by the World Bank (having a per capita GDP exceeding $14,000). Its unemployment remains low (around five percent); until recently, consumer spending had been expanding at more than five percent annually; life expectancy has been rising; and Internet penetration exceeds that of some countries in the European Union. But Russia is now beset by economic stagnation alongside high inflation, its labor productivity remains dismally low, and its once-vaunted school system has deteriorated alarmingly. And it is astonishingly corrupt. Not only the bullying central authorities in Moscow but regional state bodies, too, have been systematically criminalizing revenue streams, while giant swaths of territory lack basic public services and local vigilante groups proliferate. Across the country, officials who have purchased their positions for hefty sums team up with organized crime syndicates and use friendly prosecutors and judges to extort and expropriate rivals. President Vladimir Putin’s vaunted “stability,” in short, has turned into spoliation. But Putin has been in power for 15 years, and there is no end in sight. Stalin ruled for some three decades; Brezhnev for almost two. Putin, still relatively young and healthy, looks set to top the latter and might even outdo the former.?</p>
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      • titleThe War That Didn't End All Wars
      • description_old What Started in 1914 -- and Why It Lasted So Long? October 17, 2014 Lawrence D. Freedman A hundred years after World War I, new accounts of the drama help readers navigate the intricacies of European politics and the political and diplomatic maneuverings that kicked off the war. Yet there is still no consensus on its origins or lessons. The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914. BY CHRISTOPHER CLARK. Harper, 2013, 736 pp. $29.99 (paper, $18.99). Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War. BY MAX HASTINGS. Knopf, 2013, 672 pp. $35.00 (paper, $17.95). The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914. BY MARGARET MACMILLAN. Random House, 2013, 784 pp. $35.00 (paper, $20.00). July 1914: Countdown to War. BY SEAN MCMEEKIN. Basic Books, 2013, 461 pp. $29.99.
      • description What Started in 1914 -- and Why It Lasted So Long? October 17, 2014 Lawrence D. Freedman A hundred years after World War I, new accounts of the drama help readers navigate the intricacies of European politics and the political and diplomatic maneuverings that kicked off the war. Yet there is still no consensus on its origins or lessons. The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914. BY CHRISTOPHER CLARK. Harper, 2013, 736 pp. $29.99 (paper, $18.99). Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War. BY MAX HASTINGS. Knopf, 2013, 672 pp. $35.00 (paper, $17.95). The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914. BY MARGARET MACMILLAN. Random House, 2013, 784 pp. $35.00 (paper, $20.00). July 1914: Countdown to War. BY SEAN MCMEEKIN. Basic Books, 2013, 461 pp. $29.99.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><em>The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914.</em> BY CHRISTOPHER CLARK. Harper, 2013, 736 pp. $29.99 (paper, $18.99).</p><p><em>Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War.</em> BY MAX HASTINGS. Knopf, 2013, 672 pp. $35.00 (paper, $17.95).</p><p><em>The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914.</em> BY MARGARET MACMILLAN. Random House, 2013, 784 pp. $35.00 (paper, $20.00).</p><p><em>July 1914: Countdown to War.</em> BY SEAN MCMEEKIN. Basic Books, 2013, 461 pp. $29.99.</p><p><em>The Great War for Peace.</em> BY WILLIAM MULLIGAN. Yale University Press, 2014, 456 pp. $35.00.</p><p><em>July Crisis: The World’s Descent Into War, Summer 1914.</em> BY THOMAS OTTE. Cambridge University Press, 2014, 555 pp. $29.99.</p><p><em>The Cambridge History of the First World War. Vol. 1, Global War.</em> EDITED BY JAY WINTER. Cambridge University Press, 2014, 771 pp. $150.00.</p><p>The diplomat George Kennan described World War I as “the great seminal catastrophe” of the twentieth century, because it led to so many further catastrophes. The flap of the butterfly’s wings that set off the subsequent hurricanes came on June 28, 1914, when the Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne. One hundred years later, historians still wonder how such a cataclysmic war came almost out of nowhere, deplore the failure of foolish governments to understand where their actions could lead, and mourn the loss of an imagined world of progress and harmony.</p><p>One response to this catastrophe was the systematic study of international affairs. Scholars in the 1920s and 1930s hoped that by analyzing the causes of war, they could help find a cure for it. This effort failed, in that a second world war followed the first, and so students of international relations veered away from idealistic schemes of global cooperation toward a tough-minded realism. World War II taught that a demonic dictator should not be appeased, a lesson now invoked every time some regional autocrat attempts a land grab or even when officials propose negotiations with a disagreeable regime. Meanwhile, there is still no firm consensus on the origins of World War I or on whether any useful lessons can be drawn for the present day.</p>
      • content<p></p><p><em>The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914.</em> BY CHRISTOPHER CLARK. Harper, 2013, 736 pp. $29.99 (paper, $18.99).</p><p><em>Catastrophe 1914: Europe Goes to War.</em> BY MAX HASTINGS. Knopf, 2013, 672 pp. $35.00 (paper, $17.95).</p><p><em>The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914.</em> BY MARGARET MACMILLAN. Random House, 2013, 784 pp. $35.00 (paper, $20.00).</p><p><em>July 1914: Countdown to War.</em> BY SEAN MCMEEKIN. Basic Books, 2013, 461 pp. $29.99.</p><p><em>The Great War for Peace.</em> BY WILLIAM MULLIGAN. Yale University Press, 2014, 456 pp. $35.00.</p><p><em>July Crisis: The World’s Descent Into War, Summer 1914.</em> BY THOMAS OTTE. Cambridge University Press, 2014, 555 pp. $29.99.</p><p><em>The Cambridge History of the First World War. Vol. 1, Global War.</em> EDITED BY JAY WINTER. Cambridge University Press, 2014, 771 pp. $150.00.</p><p>The diplomat George Kennan described World War I as “the great seminal catastrophe” of the twentieth century, because it led to so many further catastrophes. The flap of the butterfly’s wings that set off the subsequent hurricanes came on June 28, 1914, when the Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne. One hundred years later, historians still wonder how such a cataclysmic war came almost out of nowhere, deplore the failure of foolish governments to understand where their actions could lead, and mourn the loss of an imagined world of progress and harmony.</p><p>One response to this catastrophe was the systematic study of international affairs. Scholars in the 1920s and 1930s hoped that by analyzing the causes of war, they could help find a cure for it. This effort failed, in that a second world war followed the first, and so students of international relations veered away from idealistic schemes of global cooperation toward a tough-minded realism. World War II taught that a demonic dictator should not be appeased, a lesson now invoked every time some regional autocrat attempts a land grab or even when officials propose negotiations with a disagreeable regime. Meanwhile, there is still no firm consensus on the origins of World War I or on whether any useful lessons can be drawn for the present day.</p>
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      • titleDon't Be a Hero
      • description_old The Right and Wrong Lessons of the Camp David Accords September 29, 2014 Jordan Chandler Hirsch The Egyptian-Israeli peace deal is the one aspect of the Middle Eastern order that has not fallen apart in recent years. But a new book misinterprets Washington's contribution to the agreement. Far from breaking the shackles of religion, history, and geopolitics that had previously ensnared the parties and prevented them from making concessions, the United States played a much more modest role. Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David. By LAWRENCE WRIGHT. Knopf, 2014, 368 pp. $27.95.
      • description The Right and Wrong Lessons of the Camp David Accords September 29, 2014 Jordan Chandler Hirsch The Egyptian-Israeli peace deal is the one aspect of the Middle Eastern order that has not fallen apart in recent years. But a new book misinterprets Washington's contribution to the agreement. Far from breaking the shackles of religion, history, and geopolitics that had previously ensnared the parties and prevented them from making concessions, the United States played a much more modest role. Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David. By LAWRENCE WRIGHT. Knopf, 2014, 368 pp. $27.95.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><i>Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David. </i>By LAWRENCE WRIGHT. Knopf, 2014, 368 pp. $27.95.</p><p><i>Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David,</i> by <i>New Yorker </i>staff writer Lawrence Wright, arrives at a grimly appropriate time. In recent years, the Middle East has descended into chaos. A bloody, many-sided civil war rages in Syria; Libya has devolved into warlordism; Iraq has continuously failed to form a government capable of unifying the country; and Israeli-Palestinian discord has continued unabated. Meanwhile, the region has become an arena for an array of proxy struggles: Sunni Saudi Arabia against Shiite Iran and their respective confederates; the conservative Sunni states of the Gulf Cooperation Council against the pro–Muslim Brotherhood Turkey and Qatar; and al Qaeda–affiliated Islamists against the revolutionary Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).</p><p>For policymakers in the United States, this has been a vexing set of problems. After some delay, U.S. President Barack Obama seems to have accepted that, absent U.S. involvement, the Middle East will continue to disintegrate, with dire consequences for both the region and the rest of the world. But even as Washington has taken the lead in addressing the ISIS threat, it seems uncertain of how to restore order to the Middle East -- or whether it is even capable of doing so.</p><p>Wright’s book offers a useful reminder of the most prominent instance of the United States not only propping up but also creating that order. The book examines the negotiations between U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat over the course of two weeks at Camp David in September 1978. The resulting Egyptian-Israeli peace deal remains the one shred of regional fabric that has not torn in the years since. Drawing on diaries, interviews, and archival materials, Wright offers a gripping day-by-day account of the diplomatic wrangling interspersed with historical context.</p>
      • content<p></p><p><i>Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David. </i>By LAWRENCE WRIGHT. Knopf, 2014, 368 pp. $27.95.</p><p><i>Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David,</i> by <i>New Yorker </i>staff writer Lawrence Wright, arrives at a grimly appropriate time. In recent years, the Middle East has descended into chaos. A bloody, many-sided civil war rages in Syria; Libya has devolved into warlordism; Iraq has continuously failed to form a government capable of unifying the country; and Israeli-Palestinian discord has continued unabated. Meanwhile, the region has become an arena for an array of proxy struggles: Sunni Saudi Arabia against Shiite Iran and their respective confederates; the conservative Sunni states of the Gulf Cooperation Council against the pro–Muslim Brotherhood Turkey and Qatar; and al Qaeda–affiliated Islamists against the revolutionary Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS).</p><p>For policymakers in the United States, this has been a vexing set of problems. After some delay, U.S. President Barack Obama seems to have accepted that, absent U.S. involvement, the Middle East will continue to disintegrate, with dire consequences for both the region and the rest of the world. But even as Washington has taken the lead in addressing the ISIS threat, it seems uncertain of how to restore order to the Middle East -- or whether it is even capable of doing so.</p><p>Wright’s book offers a useful reminder of the most prominent instance of the United States not only propping up but also creating that order. The book examines the negotiations between U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat over the course of two weeks at Camp David in September 1978. The resulting Egyptian-Israeli peace deal remains the one shred of regional fabric that has not torn in the years since. Drawing on diaries, interviews, and archival materials, Wright offers a gripping day-by-day account of the diplomatic wrangling interspersed with historical context.</p>
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      • titleThe Reality of Race
      • description_old What Evolution Can -- and Can't -- Explain About Culture September 2, 2014 Daniel Falkiner The new book A Troublesome Inheritance confirms that the basic biological facts of race and human evolution are indisputable. But at certain moments, the book ceases to be a scientific inquiry into race and becomes something far more troubling. A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race, and Human History. By NICHOLAS WADE. Penguin Press, 2014, 288 pp. $27.95.
      • description What Evolution Can -- and Can't -- Explain About Culture September 2, 2014 Daniel Falkiner The new book A Troublesome Inheritance confirms that the basic biological facts of race and human evolution are indisputable. But at certain moments, the book ceases to be a scientific inquiry into race and becomes something far more troubling. A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race, and Human History. By NICHOLAS WADE. Penguin Press, 2014, 288 pp. $27.95.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><em>A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race, and Human History.</em> By NICHOLAS WADE. Penguin Press, 2014, 288 pp. $27.95.</p><p>It is hard to disagree with the journalist Nicholas Wade when he writes in his new book, <i>A Troublesome Inheritance,</i> that “human evolution has been recent, copious, and regional.” Modern humans first began dispersing around the world about 50,000 years ago, as small bands of around 150 individuals departed their ancestral homeland in Africa to form new colonies elsewhere. And those settlements eventually sent out pioneers of their own, and so on, for tens of thousands of years. Over time, humans were exposed to intense evolutionary pressures that varied according to each population’s local climate, geography, fauna, and flora.</p><p>For example, the ancestors of contemporary East Asians and Caucasians, forced to cope with the long dark winters of the north, evolved pale skin, most likely because this trait enabled the individuals who possessed it to absorb more light and synthesize vitamin D, and thus to survive and reproduce more successfully in dark areas. Other genes found to be modified by natural selection are linked to diet, skeletal and hair structure, fertility, resistance to disease, violent aggression, and general brain function. Many of these variations have evolved within the last 15,000 years and affect specific populations: Tibetans, for instance, are thought to have developed the necessary changes in blood cell regulation required to thrive at high altitudes a mere 3,000 years ago.</p><p>The basic biological facts of human evolution are indisputable, and <i>A Troublesome Inheritance </i>is correct to point them out. Wade, however, is interested in more than biology: he is also interested in how biological differences among populations have led to social and political differences across societies and vice versa. Wade argues that it's possible to trace how genetic evolution produced behavioral capacities -- and, by extension, social institutions -- that differ among populations. “The genes of the nervous system,” he writes, “have been under selection for the same reason as the other genes -- to help people adapt to local circumstances. Changes in social behavior may well have been foremost, given that it is largely through their society that people interact with their environment.”</p>
      • content<p></p><p><em>A Troublesome Inheritance: Genes, Race, and Human History.</em> By NICHOLAS WADE. Penguin Press, 2014, 288 pp. $27.95.</p><p>It is hard to disagree with the journalist Nicholas Wade when he writes in his new book, <i>A Troublesome Inheritance,</i> that “human evolution has been recent, copious, and regional.” Modern humans first began dispersing around the world about 50,000 years ago, as small bands of around 150 individuals departed their ancestral homeland in Africa to form new colonies elsewhere. And those settlements eventually sent out pioneers of their own, and so on, for tens of thousands of years. Over time, humans were exposed to intense evolutionary pressures that varied according to each population’s local climate, geography, fauna, and flora.</p><p>For example, the ancestors of contemporary East Asians and Caucasians, forced to cope with the long dark winters of the north, evolved pale skin, most likely because this trait enabled the individuals who possessed it to absorb more light and synthesize vitamin D, and thus to survive and reproduce more successfully in dark areas. Other genes found to be modified by natural selection are linked to diet, skeletal and hair structure, fertility, resistance to disease, violent aggression, and general brain function. Many of these variations have evolved within the last 15,000 years and affect specific populations: Tibetans, for instance, are thought to have developed the necessary changes in blood cell regulation required to thrive at high altitudes a mere 3,000 years ago.</p><p>The basic biological facts of human evolution are indisputable, and <i>A Troublesome Inheritance </i>is correct to point them out. Wade, however, is interested in more than biology: he is also interested in how biological differences among populations have led to social and political differences across societies and vice versa. Wade argues that it's possible to trace how genetic evolution produced behavioral capacities -- and, by extension, social institutions -- that differ among populations. “The genes of the nervous system,” he writes, “have been under selection for the same reason as the other genes -- to help people adapt to local circumstances. Changes in social behavior may well have been foremost, given that it is largely through their society that people interact with their environment.”</p>
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      • description_old China's New Rich and Its Crisis of Values August 18, 2014 John Osburg Will Chinese economic development ultimately lead to political development? In his new book, Age of Ambition, the journalist Evan Osnos discovers what might be the missing link: the emergence in Chinese society of a search for dignity. Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China. By EVAN OSNOS. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2014, 416 pp. $27.00.
      • description China's New Rich and Its Crisis of Values August 18, 2014 John Osburg Will Chinese economic development ultimately lead to political development? In his new book, Age of Ambition, the journalist Evan Osnos discovers what might be the missing link: the emergence in Chinese society of a search for dignity. Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China. By EVAN OSNOS. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2014, 416 pp. $27.00.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><em>Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China.</em> By EVAN OSNOS. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2014, 416 pp. $27.00.</p><p>Ever since the late 1970s, when China began the process of reforming and opening up its economy, Western observers have struggled to make sense of the country’s rise and to predict the future path of Chinese society and politics. Early in the reform period, most China experts in the West -- along with some members of China’s leadership -- assumed that economic development would inevitably lead to political reforms. As Chinese citizens grew wealthier, the thinking went, they would conform to the predictive models of political science and demand a government that better represented their interests and protected their newly acquired assets. </p><p>During the 1980s, it seemed possible that the country’s politics might indeed liberalize along with its economy, as a nascent pro-democracy movement began to take shape, especially among young people. But those hopes were extinguished when the Chinese Communist Party launched a brutal crackdown on dissent during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. In the 25 years since those fateful days, China’s economy has grown and developed far more rapidly than almost anyone expected, and Chinese society has transformed in many ways. But the country’s politics have remained more or less frozen -- or even regressed. </p><p>Since the end of Mao Zedong’s rule, in 1976, a number of Chinese leaders have occasionally hinted at possible political reforms. But the current government, led by Xi Jinping, seems downright Maoist at times in its hostility to Western-style political institutions and values. For example, a document drafted last year by the party’s Central Committee denounces any call for “defending the constitution” or the “rule of law” as an attempt to “undermine the current leadership and the socialism-with-Chinese-characteristics system of governance.”</p>
      • content<p></p><p><em>Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China.</em> By EVAN OSNOS. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2014, 416 pp. $27.00.</p><p>Ever since the late 1970s, when China began the process of reforming and opening up its economy, Western observers have struggled to make sense of the country’s rise and to predict the future path of Chinese society and politics. Early in the reform period, most China experts in the West -- along with some members of China’s leadership -- assumed that economic development would inevitably lead to political reforms. As Chinese citizens grew wealthier, the thinking went, they would conform to the predictive models of political science and demand a government that better represented their interests and protected their newly acquired assets. </p><p>During the 1980s, it seemed possible that the country’s politics might indeed liberalize along with its economy, as a nascent pro-democracy movement began to take shape, especially among young people. But those hopes were extinguished when the Chinese Communist Party launched a brutal crackdown on dissent during the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989. In the 25 years since those fateful days, China’s economy has grown and developed far more rapidly than almost anyone expected, and Chinese society has transformed in many ways. But the country’s politics have remained more or less frozen -- or even regressed. </p><p>Since the end of Mao Zedong’s rule, in 1976, a number of Chinese leaders have occasionally hinted at possible political reforms. But the current government, led by Xi Jinping, seems downright Maoist at times in its hostility to Western-style political institutions and values. For example, a document drafted last year by the party’s Central Committee denounces any call for “defending the constitution” or the “rule of law” as an attempt to “undermine the current leadership and the socialism-with-Chinese-characteristics system of governance.”</p>
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      • description_old The False Narrative of Chinese-Indian Friendship July 11, 2014 Tansen Sen Since at least the first half of the twentieth century, Chinese and Indian elites have justified present-day friendship between China and India on the basis of allegedly harmonious ancient ties. But an increasing number of scholars are acknowledging that this narrative drastically distorts historical reality. India in the Chinese Imagination: Myth, Religion, and Thought EDITED BY JOHN KIESCHNICK AND MEIR SHAHAR. University of Pennsylvania Press, 352 pp. $65.00.
      • description The False Narrative of Chinese-Indian Friendship July 11, 2014 Tansen Sen Since at least the first half of the twentieth century, Chinese and Indian elites have justified present-day friendship between China and India on the basis of allegedly harmonious ancient ties. But an increasing number of scholars are acknowledging that this narrative drastically distorts historical reality. India in the Chinese Imagination: Myth, Religion, and Thought EDITED BY JOHN KIESCHNICK AND MEIR SHAHAR. University of Pennsylvania Press, 352 pp. $65.00.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><em>India in the Chinese Imagination: Myth, Religion, and Thought </em>EDITED BY JOHN KIESCHNICK AND MEIR SHAHAR. University of Pennsylvania Press, 352 pp. $65.00.</p><p>Although China and India are often described in the West as rivals, the governments and some scholars of those countries have deliberately tried to paint a different portrait of their relationship. Since at least the first half of the twentieth century, several prominent members of Chinese and Indian elites have been in thrall to an intellectual movement known as pan-Asianism, which posits a deep cultural -- and, by extension, political -- solidarity between Asia’s two largest countries. The rhetoric of pan-Asianism has evolved over the decades, from the “brotherly” relationship described by the Indian intellectual Rabindranath Tagore and his Chinese contemporary Liang Qichao in the early twentieth century to the euphoric “Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai” (India-China brotherhood) celebrated by political leaders in the 1950s to the idea of “Chindia,” put forward by the Indian politician and columnist Jairam Ramesh in our current era.</p><p>The core aspect of this rhetoric has remained consistent: it has always justified present-day friendship between China and India on the basis of allegedly harmonious ancient ties. Today, diplomats and academics in both countries routinely claim that the two have enjoyed more than 2,000 years of mutual solidarity and peaceful exchange. This romanticized narrative is used as a diplomatic tool by policymakers who want to sidestep acrimonious border disputes and foster closer cultural ties between Beijing and Delhi.   </p><p>An increasing number of scholars, however, are acknowledging that this narrative not only distorts historical reality but also, as demonstrated by the military conflict between China and India in 1962, may not be capable of sustainably resolving tensions between the two countries. A new collection of academic essays, <i>India in the Chinese Imagination</i>, is an overdue effort to more accurately portray and critically examine the ancient ties between China and India, with a special focus on the role of Buddhism. The contributors reveal that China regularly rejected aspects of Indian culture that did not fit into the Chinese context. Solidarity between the two civilizations, contrary to the claims of present-day diplomats and politicians, was never truly attained.  </p><p>TWEAKING BUDDHISM</p>
      • content<p></p><p><em>India in the Chinese Imagination: Myth, Religion, and Thought </em>EDITED BY JOHN KIESCHNICK AND MEIR SHAHAR. University of Pennsylvania Press, 352 pp. $65.00.</p><p>Although China and India are often described in the West as rivals, the governments and some scholars of those countries have deliberately tried to paint a different portrait of their relationship. Since at least the first half of the twentieth century, several prominent members of Chinese and Indian elites have been in thrall to an intellectual movement known as pan-Asianism, which posits a deep cultural -- and, by extension, political -- solidarity between Asia’s two largest countries. The rhetoric of pan-Asianism has evolved over the decades, from the “brotherly” relationship described by the Indian intellectual Rabindranath Tagore and his Chinese contemporary Liang Qichao in the early twentieth century to the euphoric “Hindi-Chini bhai-bhai” (India-China brotherhood) celebrated by political leaders in the 1950s to the idea of “Chindia,” put forward by the Indian politician and columnist Jairam Ramesh in our current era.</p><p>The core aspect of this rhetoric has remained consistent: it has always justified present-day friendship between China and India on the basis of allegedly harmonious ancient ties. Today, diplomats and academics in both countries routinely claim that the two have enjoyed more than 2,000 years of mutual solidarity and peaceful exchange. This romanticized narrative is used as a diplomatic tool by policymakers who want to sidestep acrimonious border disputes and foster closer cultural ties between Beijing and Delhi.   </p><p>An increasing number of scholars, however, are acknowledging that this narrative not only distorts historical reality but also, as demonstrated by the military conflict between China and India in 1962, may not be capable of sustainably resolving tensions between the two countries. A new collection of academic essays, <i>India in the Chinese Imagination</i>, is an overdue effort to more accurately portray and critically examine the ancient ties between China and India, with a special focus on the role of Buddhism. The contributors reveal that China regularly rejected aspects of Indian culture that did not fit into the Chinese context. Solidarity between the two civilizations, contrary to the claims of present-day diplomats and politicians, was never truly attained.  </p><p>TWEAKING BUDDHISM</p>
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      • titleFeeling Triumphalist in Tokyo
      • description_old The Real Reasons Nationalism Is Back in Japan April 21, 2014 Margarita Estévez-Abe David Pilling's useful book, Bending Adversity, takes a relatively hopeful view of the conservative nationalism advocated by Japanese president Shinzo Abe. But a more thorough accounting of Japan's recent past and the country's political system would suggest a less sanguine outlook. Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival. BY DAVID PILLING. Penguin Press, 2014, 400 pp. $29.95.
      • description The Real Reasons Nationalism Is Back in Japan April 21, 2014 Margarita Estévez-Abe David Pilling's useful book, Bending Adversity, takes a relatively hopeful view of the conservative nationalism advocated by Japanese president Shinzo Abe. But a more thorough accounting of Japan's recent past and the country's political system would suggest a less sanguine outlook. Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival. BY DAVID PILLING. Penguin Press, 2014, 400 pp. $29.95.
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      • content_old<p></p><p><em>Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival</em>. BY DAVID PILLING. Penguin Press, 2014, 400 pp. $29.95.</p><p>Japan is back in the news. This time, however, the headlines are not about Japan’s recession or the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Rather, in the past year, news coverage of Japan has focused on the country’s assertive new tone under Shinzo Abe, who returned to the prime minister’s office in 2012, five years after resigning from the post after a single year in office. Abe’s economic platform -- a mix of fiscal stimulus, quantitative easing, and structural reforms dubbed “Abenomics” -- has lifted the Japanese stock market and stirred optimism about Japan’s economic prospects.</p><p>Meanwhile, Abe has stoked a patriotic fervor, promoting Japan as a “beautiful country,” untainted by the ugly episodes in its past. In a sharp break from the country’s postwar international posture -- which, mindful of the transgressions of Japan’s imperial era, emphasized humility and circumspection -- Abe and his allies consistently express pride in Japan’s national strength and maintain that during the twentieth century, Japan behaved no worse than any other colonial power.</p><p>Abe has built his long political career around such themes. During his first, brief stint as prime minister, in 2006–7, he implemented a conservative education policy and upgraded Japan’s Defense Agency to a full-fledged, cabinet-level defense ministry. Yet during that first tenure as Japan’s leader, Abe was careful not to provoke the Chinese and refrained from visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a memorial to Japan’s war dead that honors a number of political and military leaders convicted of committing war crimes during World War II.</p><p>Abe has taken a different path this time around. Japan’s relations with China and South Korea have deteriorated in recent years, but Abe nevertheless chose to visit the shrine last December, prompting predictable howls of outrage from Beijing and Seoul. The visit signaled that on matters both domestic and international, Abe has become much bolder. What remains unclear is the extent to which his popularity and political strength reflect a deep-seated shift among the Japanese public in favor of a more assertive, nationalist foreign policy -- one that could prove a source of trouble as tensions in Asia rise to levels not seen in decades.</p>
      • content<p></p><p><em>Bending Adversity: Japan and the Art of Survival</em>. BY DAVID PILLING. Penguin Press, 2014, 400 pp. $29.95.</p><p>Japan is back in the news. This time, however, the headlines are not about Japan’s recession or the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Rather, in the past year, news coverage of Japan has focused on the country’s assertive new tone under Shinzo Abe, who returned to the prime minister’s office in 2012, five years after resigning from the post after a single year in office. Abe’s economic platform -- a mix of fiscal stimulus, quantitative easing, and structural reforms dubbed “Abenomics” -- has lifted the Japanese stock market and stirred optimism about Japan’s economic prospects.</p><p>Meanwhile, Abe has stoked a patriotic fervor, promoting Japan as a “beautiful country,” untainted by the ugly episodes in its past. In a sharp break from the country’s postwar international posture -- which, mindful of the transgressions of Japan’s imperial era, emphasized humility and circumspection -- Abe and his allies consistently express pride in Japan’s national strength and maintain that during the twentieth century, Japan behaved no worse than any other colonial power.</p><p>Abe has built his long political career around such themes. During his first, brief stint as prime minister, in 2006–7, he implemented a conservative education policy and upgraded Japan’s Defense Agency to a full-fledged, cabinet-level defense ministry. Yet during that first tenure as Japan’s leader, Abe was careful not to provoke the Chinese and refrained from visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, a memorial to Japan’s war dead that honors a number of political and military leaders convicted of committing war crimes during World War II.</p><p>Abe has taken a different path this time around. Japan’s relations with China and South Korea have deteriorated in recent years, but Abe nevertheless chose to visit the shrine last December, prompting predictable howls of outrage from Beijing and Seoul. The visit signaled that on matters both domestic and international, Abe has become much bolder. What remains unclear is the extent to which his popularity and political strength reflect a deep-seated shift among the Japanese public in favor of a more assertive, nationalist foreign policy -- one that could prove a source of trouble as tensions in Asia rise to levels not seen in decades.</p>
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        • titleBridging Ireland and Japan through food and drink
        • description_oldWith about 10,000 kilometers separating Ireland and Japan, it would not be absurd to assume that the cultural divide between the two nations is just as wide. But delving deeper, the two countries have found shared values, particularly in the importance given to family and traditions. “I always felt that the Irish are well matched with the Japanese, particularly with the people from Osaka,” said Yamamori Group Director and General Manager Graham Ryan, who worked in Japan for five years. Long before the ramen craze gripped the globe, Ryan's father opened the group's first ramen outlet in Dublin nearly 25 years ago.
        • descriptionWith about 10,000 kilometers separating Ireland and Japan, it would not be absurd to assume that the cultural divide between the two nations is just as wide. But delving deeper, the two countries have found shared values, particularly in the importance given to family and traditions. “I always felt that the Irish are well matched with the Japanese, particularly with the people from Osaka,” said Yamamori Group Director and General Manager Graham Ryan, who worked in Japan for five years. Long before the ramen craze gripped the globe, Ryan's father opened the group's first ramen outlet in Dublin nearly 25 years ago.
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        • content_old<p>With about 10,000 kilometers separating Ireland and Japan, it would not be absurd to assume that the cultural divide between the two nations is just as wide. But delving deeper, the two countries have found shared values, particularly in the importance given to family and traditions.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Ireland%202018/JT-IRELAND-2018-Yamamori-Founder-Derek-Ryan-(left)-and-Director-Graham-Ryan-(right).jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Yamamori Group Founder Derek Ryan (left) and Director Graham Ryan (right)</figcaption></figure> <p>“I always felt that the Irish are well matched with the Japanese, particularly with the people from Osaka,” said <a href="https://yamamori.ie/" target="_blank">Yamamori Group</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-ryan-98455637" target="_blank">Director and General Manager Graham Ryan</a>, who worked in Japan for five years. Long before the ramen craze gripped the globe, Ryan’s father opened the group’s first ramen outlet in Dublin nearly 25 years ago.</p> <p>“As a foreigner living in Osaka, I always felt that people over there showed genuine interest in my story. There is definitely a parallel between the free spirit of the Irish and the jovial nature of Osakans,” he added.</p> <p>Since returning to Ireland, the younger Ryan has taken over the family business, overseeing four Japanese food outlets, which include <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-noodles/" target="_blank">the original ramen joint</a>, <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-sushi/" target="_blank">a sushi restaurant</a> and two busy bars, <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-izakaya/" target="_blank">Yamamori Izakaya</a> and <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-tengu/" target="_blank">Yamamori Tengu</a>, which popularized sake among Dubliners.</p> <p>As business continues to grow, the group has made a strong commitment to differentiate itself by securing its own importing license that allows them to source the best ingredients directly from Japan, as well as craft sake, craft beer and Japanese whisky.</p> <p>Carrying on the tradition of introducing the latest Japanese flavors to Ireland and maintaining its standing as a melting pot of Irish and Japanese culture, Yamamori has partnered with <a href="https://hitachino.cc/en/" target="_blank">Hitachino</a>, one of Japan’s last independent craft breweries, and also opened a Japanese whisky bar in October.</p> <p>“We have our own reserves of Japanese whisky that you probably can’t even buy in London or New York,” Ryan said.</p> <p>“We are looking to expand — when and if the right opportunity were to arise,” Ryan added.</p>
        • content<p>With about 10,000 kilometers separating Ireland and Japan, it would not be absurd to assume that the cultural divide between the two nations is just as wide. But delving deeper, the two countries have found shared values, particularly in the importance given to family and traditions.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="https://www.gmipost.com/img/uploads/Ireland%202018/JT-IRELAND-2018-Yamamori-Founder-Derek-Ryan-(left)-and-Director-Graham-Ryan-(right).jpg" alt="" width="442" height="288" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Yamamori Group Founder Derek Ryan (left) and Director Graham Ryan (right)</figcaption></figure> <p>“I always felt that the Irish are well matched with the Japanese, particularly with the people from Osaka,” said <a href="https://yamamori.ie/" target="_blank">Yamamori Group</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-ryan-98455637" target="_blank">Director and General Manager Graham Ryan</a>, who worked in Japan for five years. Long before the ramen craze gripped the globe, Ryan’s father opened the group’s first ramen outlet in Dublin nearly 25 years ago.</p> <p>“As a foreigner living in Osaka, I always felt that people over there showed genuine interest in my story. There is definitely a parallel between the free spirit of the Irish and the jovial nature of Osakans,” he added.</p> <p>Since returning to Ireland, the younger Ryan has taken over the family business, overseeing four Japanese food outlets, which include <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-noodles/" target="_blank">the original ramen joint</a>, <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-sushi/" target="_blank">a sushi restaurant</a> and two busy bars, <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-izakaya/" target="_blank">Yamamori Izakaya</a> and <a href="https://yamamori.ie/yamamori-tengu/" target="_blank">Yamamori Tengu</a>, which popularized sake among Dubliners.</p> <p>As business continues to grow, the group has made a strong commitment to differentiate itself by securing its own importing license that allows them to source the best ingredients directly from Japan, as well as craft sake, craft beer and Japanese whisky.</p> <p>Carrying on the tradition of introducing the latest Japanese flavors to Ireland and maintaining its standing as a melting pot of Irish and Japanese culture, Yamamori has partnered with <a href="https://hitachino.cc/en/" target="_blank">Hitachino</a>, one of Japan’s last independent craft breweries, and also opened a Japanese whisky bar in October.</p> <p>“We have our own reserves of Japanese whisky that you probably can’t even buy in London or New York,” Ryan said.</p> <p>“We are looking to expand — when and if the right opportunity were to arise,” Ryan added.</p>
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        • titleLas Vegas airport gets facelift for the luxury traveler
        • description_oldLas Vegas's McCarran International Airport unveiled a multimillion dollar refurbishment aimed at welcoming visitors wanting to experience a revival of its famous entertainment scene.
        • descriptionLas Vegas's McCarran International Airport unveiled a multimillion dollar refurbishment aimed at welcoming visitors wanting to experience a revival of its famous entertainment scene.
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        • content_old<p>As airlines engage in the so-called luxury arms race 30,000 feet up the air, several airports around the world have built new terminals and renovated their facilities to accommodate more flights and attract a new breed of discriminating travelers.</p> <p>Keeping up with the competition, <a href="https://www.mccarran.com/" target="_blank">McCarran International Airport</a> in <a href="http://www.lasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a> unveiled its newest terminal in 2012 and has provided the kind of world-class service and amenities expected by the growing number of premium cabin passengers arriving from Asia and Europe.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southwest%20USA%202016/JT-2016-SW-USA-MCCARRAN-AIRPORT-LAS-Terminal-3.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">: In the last few years, travel to Las Vegas has grown sharply and required a renovation of its airport. Credit: McCarran International Airport</figcaption></figure> <p>Located in the heart of Las Vegas, landing at McCarran International Airport gives passengers an early glimpse of the iconic hotels and casinos along the Las Vegas Strip before they even step off the plane.</p> <p>Upon arrival at the airport, visitors get an instant taste of the city’s world-famous buzz, with a mural of showgirls greeting passengers in the arrivals hall, signage reminiscent of the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign and slot machines throughout its terminals.</p> <p>It’s apparent that Las Vegas has recovered from the 2008 global recession and has seen a fresh entry of luxury hotels, top-rated restaurants and futuristic convention centers. In the past few years, the city’s economy has grown by an average of 4 percent every year.</p> <p>“We doubled the number of international passengers once we inaugurated Terminal 3,” said <a href="https://www.mccarran.com/DoingBusiness/Bio_Vassiliadis.html" target="_blank">Rosemary Vassiliadis, director of aviation</a> for <a href="http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Clark County</a>, the owner and operator of McCarran International Airport and four other general aviation airports in Southern Nevada.</p> <p>Beyond tourism, business travel to and from Asia has also been expanding. With more than 22,000 business meetings taking place in Las Vegas in 2015, the destination remains the busiest city in the Americas for trade shows and conventions.</p> <p>Between 2010 and 2014, the number of visitors from Asia to Las Vegas has increased by more than 41 percent. In response, McCarran International Airport has allotted more gates for Asian carriers and is making a concerted effort to cater to Asian aesthetics.</p> <p>“Highlighting the expansion of Asian-focused business meetings and events in Las Vegas has strengthened our position as the gateway to the Southwest U.S. for many Asian travelers. We are grateful for our current Asian airline partners and look forward to building new partnerships and bringing on additional routes that will allow us to expand our reach throughout Asia,” Vassiliadis also said. </p> <p> </p>
        • content<p>As airlines engage in the so-called luxury arms race 30,000 feet up the air, several airports around the world have built new terminals and renovated their facilities to accommodate more flights and attract a new breed of discriminating travelers.</p> <p>Keeping up with the competition, <a href="https://www.mccarran.com/" target="_blank">McCarran International Airport</a> in <a href="http://www.lasvegas.com/" target="_blank">Las Vegas</a> unveiled its newest terminal in 2012 and has provided the kind of world-class service and amenities expected by the growing number of premium cabin passengers arriving from Asia and Europe.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southwest%20USA%202016/JT-2016-SW-USA-MCCARRAN-AIRPORT-LAS-Terminal-3.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">: In the last few years, travel to Las Vegas has grown sharply and required a renovation of its airport. Credit: McCarran International Airport</figcaption></figure> <p>Located in the heart of Las Vegas, landing at McCarran International Airport gives passengers an early glimpse of the iconic hotels and casinos along the Las Vegas Strip before they even step off the plane.</p> <p>Upon arrival at the airport, visitors get an instant taste of the city’s world-famous buzz, with a mural of showgirls greeting passengers in the arrivals hall, signage reminiscent of the famous “Welcome to Las Vegas” sign and slot machines throughout its terminals.</p> <p>It’s apparent that Las Vegas has recovered from the 2008 global recession and has seen a fresh entry of luxury hotels, top-rated restaurants and futuristic convention centers. In the past few years, the city’s economy has grown by an average of 4 percent every year.</p> <p>“We doubled the number of international passengers once we inaugurated Terminal 3,” said <a href="https://www.mccarran.com/DoingBusiness/Bio_Vassiliadis.html" target="_blank">Rosemary Vassiliadis, director of aviation</a> for <a href="http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Clark County</a>, the owner and operator of McCarran International Airport and four other general aviation airports in Southern Nevada.</p> <p>Beyond tourism, business travel to and from Asia has also been expanding. With more than 22,000 business meetings taking place in Las Vegas in 2015, the destination remains the busiest city in the Americas for trade shows and conventions.</p> <p>Between 2010 and 2014, the number of visitors from Asia to Las Vegas has increased by more than 41 percent. In response, McCarran International Airport has allotted more gates for Asian carriers and is making a concerted effort to cater to Asian aesthetics.</p> <p>“Highlighting the expansion of Asian-focused business meetings and events in Las Vegas has strengthened our position as the gateway to the Southwest U.S. for many Asian travelers. We are grateful for our current Asian airline partners and look forward to building new partnerships and bringing on additional routes that will allow us to expand our reach throughout Asia,” Vassiliadis also said. </p> <p> </p>
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        • titleDEN: The airport of the future has arrived
        • description_oldDenver International Airport celebrated a milestone last year with the opening of a Westin hotel connected to its iconic Jeppesen Terminal.
        • descriptionDenver International Airport celebrated a milestone last year with the opening of a Westin hotel connected to its iconic Jeppesen Terminal.
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        • content_old<p><a href="http://www.flydenver.com/" target="_blank">Denver International Airport (DEN)</a> recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by opening <a href="http://www.flydenver.com/hotel_transit_center" target="_blank">a new 519-room Westin Hotel adjacent</a> to the iconic Jeppesen Terminal and its white, tented roof.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southwest%20USA%202016/JT-2016-SW-USA-DENVER-AIRPORT-TERMINAL.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">The new Westin Hotel is linked to DEN via train. Credit: Denver International Airport</figcaption></figure> <p>The opening was followed by the inauguration in April this year of a train that transports commuters between the airport and downtown Denver in just 37 minutes.</p> <p>“The opening of our luxury hotel that sits just 200 feet from the Jeppesen Terminal, combined with the commuter rail, helps ensure DEN’s place among the world’s finest airports,” said airport <a href="http://www.flydenver.com/about/administration/exec_management" target="_blank">CEO Kim Day.</a></p> <p>In addition to luxury amenities and upgraded shopping and dining options, DEN is centrally located in the U.S., making it easy for passengers to fly to the East and West coasts and beyond.</p> <p>DEN is also known for having one of the most efficient customs processes in the country, making it easier for passengers on flights from 20 international cities in eight countries, including a nonstop flight to Tokyo.</p> <p>The 17th-busiest airport in the world and the fifth-busiest in the U.S., DEN is a vital engine of economic growth for the state of Colorado, as it generates more than $26 billion for the region annually.</p>
        • content<p><a href="http://www.flydenver.com/" target="_blank">Denver International Airport (DEN)</a> recently celebrated its 20th anniversary by opening <a href="http://www.flydenver.com/hotel_transit_center" target="_blank">a new 519-room Westin Hotel adjacent</a> to the iconic Jeppesen Terminal and its white, tented roof.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southwest%20USA%202016/JT-2016-SW-USA-DENVER-AIRPORT-TERMINAL.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">The new Westin Hotel is linked to DEN via train. Credit: Denver International Airport</figcaption></figure> <p>The opening was followed by the inauguration in April this year of a train that transports commuters between the airport and downtown Denver in just 37 minutes.</p> <p>“The opening of our luxury hotel that sits just 200 feet from the Jeppesen Terminal, combined with the commuter rail, helps ensure DEN’s place among the world’s finest airports,” said airport <a href="http://www.flydenver.com/about/administration/exec_management" target="_blank">CEO Kim Day.</a></p> <p>In addition to luxury amenities and upgraded shopping and dining options, DEN is centrally located in the U.S., making it easy for passengers to fly to the East and West coasts and beyond.</p> <p>DEN is also known for having one of the most efficient customs processes in the country, making it easier for passengers on flights from 20 international cities in eight countries, including a nonstop flight to Tokyo.</p> <p>The 17th-busiest airport in the world and the fifth-busiest in the U.S., DEN is a vital engine of economic growth for the state of Colorado, as it generates more than $26 billion for the region annually.</p>
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        • titleDowa Eco-System prevents environmental problems in Myanmar
        • description_oldWaste and environmental management becomes a challenge of every industrializing nation. With the early entry of Japan-based Dowa-Eco-System, Myanmar may just do away with the huge and expensive headache of reversing environmental damage.
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        • content_old<p><a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/" target="_blank">Japan-based Dowa Eco-System</a> is well positioned to become a pioneer in <a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/solution.html" target="_blank">environmental management</a> and <a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/waste.html" target="_blank">waste recycling</a> in Myanmar given that the country’s industrial landscape is still at its infantile stages.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Myanmar%202016/2016-JT-R1-MYANMAR-GOLDEN-DOWA-1.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">By providing green technology in Myanmar this early, Golden Dowa Eco-System will certainly help the country avoid costly problems in the future. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Creative Commons</figcaption></figure> <p>“We are making the market as there is no other market here. We have to make the quotations to the customer,” said Jun Yamamoto, managing director of the company Myanmar subsidiary, Golden Dowa Eco-System, based at the <a href="http://www.myanmarthilawa.gov.mm/" target="_blank">Thilawa Special Economic Zone.</a></p> <p>The newly?established subsidiary is working on a controlled landfill that conforms to international technical guidelines and will receive waste materials, including oil and water, generated inside Thilawa SEZ, a Japanese-Myanmar joint venture project.</p> <p>The facility will be the first of its kind in Myanmar and will come at a key stage where the government is now taking measures to promote the early development of core infrastructure elements and power grids.</p> <p>Yamamoto highlights the importance of creating awareness for correct waste disposal and allocating the sufficient budget to support Myanmar’s rural areas, which represents approximately 70% of its population.</p> <p>“This is our first experience to build new facilities and create a new emerging market in Myanmar. We’re at our second stage,” Yamamoto said.</p> <p>DOWA Eco?System operates environmental waste treatment, metal recycling, and soil remediation businesses across China, Japan and Southeast Asia.</p>
        • content<p><a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/" target="_blank">Japan-based Dowa Eco-System</a> is well positioned to become a pioneer in <a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/solution.html" target="_blank">environmental management</a> and <a href="http://www.dowa-eco.co.jp/en/waste.html" target="_blank">waste recycling</a> in Myanmar given that the country’s industrial landscape is still at its infantile stages.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Myanmar%202016/2016-JT-R1-MYANMAR-GOLDEN-DOWA-1.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="250" /><figcaption class="image-caption">By providing green technology in Myanmar this early, Golden Dowa Eco-System will certainly help the country avoid costly problems in the future. Photo Credit: Wikipedia Creative Commons</figcaption></figure> <p>“We are making the market as there is no other market here. We have to make the quotations to the customer,” said Jun Yamamoto, managing director of the company Myanmar subsidiary, Golden Dowa Eco-System, based at the <a href="http://www.myanmarthilawa.gov.mm/" target="_blank">Thilawa Special Economic Zone.</a></p> <p>The newly?established subsidiary is working on a controlled landfill that conforms to international technical guidelines and will receive waste materials, including oil and water, generated inside Thilawa SEZ, a Japanese-Myanmar joint venture project.</p> <p>The facility will be the first of its kind in Myanmar and will come at a key stage where the government is now taking measures to promote the early development of core infrastructure elements and power grids.</p> <p>Yamamoto highlights the importance of creating awareness for correct waste disposal and allocating the sufficient budget to support Myanmar’s rural areas, which represents approximately 70% of its population.</p> <p>“This is our first experience to build new facilities and create a new emerging market in Myanmar. We’re at our second stage,” Yamamoto said.</p> <p>DOWA Eco?System operates environmental waste treatment, metal recycling, and soil remediation businesses across China, Japan and Southeast Asia.</p>
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        • titleVirginia: So much more to love
        • description_oldA pioneer in tourism promotion, the U.S. state of Virginia hasn't let it guard down, as it widens its offerings beyond historical sites and attractions.
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        • content_old<p><a href="http://www.virginia.org/">“Virginia is for Lovers”</a> has been the long-standing and iconic slogan of the state, dating back to 1969. Defying decades of usage, those words have remained relevant as a new generation of tourists discover more reasons to visit one of the original American states.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/JT-EAST-USA-2015-VIRGINIA-TOURISM-COLONIAL-WILLIAMSBURG.jpg" alt="" width="326" height="216" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, United States</figcaption></figure> <p>Virginia is still a top destination for visitors with a keen interest in the history of American independence. In fact, <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/where-to-travel-for-food-in-2016/">National Geographic ranks Virginia as a top tourism destination in 2016.</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.virginia.org/HistoricSites/">“This country was started in Virginia in 1607, making us the cradle of American history. Going to Colonial Williamsburg is one of the top attractions for our Japanese visitors,”</a> Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McClenny said.</p> <p>Aside from history, Virginia has become an exceptional site for <a href="http://www.virginia.org/Outdoors/">adventure and nature travel, with its breathtaking mountain views, 36 state parks and world class beaches.</a></p> <p>To celebrate the centennial of the U.S. National Parks Service, all national parks in Virginia, like the popular Shenandoah, will offer free admission on certain days.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Virginia has also gained much acclaim over the years for its <a href="http://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/">food, wine and gastronomy scene.</a></p> <p> </p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/JT-EAST-USA-2015-VIRGINIA-TOURISM-SHENANDOAH.jpg" alt="" width="325" height="216" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/food/a23737/virginia-best-food-region-2014/">“We were ranked by Esquire Magazine as the number one culinary region in the United States last year. We are really being recognized as a culinary destination,”</a> said McClenny.</p> <p>From the <a href="http://www.virginia.org/oysters/">Virginia Oyster Trail (the state is the East Coast’s oyster capital, boasting eight distinct kinds, each with a unique flavor),</a> to the <a href="http://www.virginia.org/directory/wineriesandbreweries/">250 wineries, 100 craft breweries and several distilleries</a>, the state has continued attracting visitors from all over the world, including Japan.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ar.jal.com/arl/en/ord/?yk=11_00000&sl=11_0638&gclid=CJ2wzKmQkssCFQqbvAodD0QKGg">With 28 weekly flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (actually located in Virginia), traveling between Japan and the state has grown more convenient.</a></p> <p>“We have a wonderful daily service to and from Tokyo,” said McClenny. “For anything that you would love in a vacation, you can find it in Virginia. That’s why Virginia is for lovers.”</p>
        • content<p><a href="http://www.virginia.org/">“Virginia is for Lovers”</a> has been the long-standing and iconic slogan of the state, dating back to 1969. Defying decades of usage, those words have remained relevant as a new generation of tourists discover more reasons to visit one of the original American states.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/JT-EAST-USA-2015-VIRGINIA-TOURISM-COLONIAL-WILLIAMSBURG.jpg" alt="" width="326" height="216" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, United States</figcaption></figure> <p>Virginia is still a top destination for visitors with a keen interest in the history of American independence. In fact, <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/where-to-travel-for-food-in-2016/">National Geographic ranks Virginia as a top tourism destination in 2016.</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.virginia.org/HistoricSites/">“This country was started in Virginia in 1607, making us the cradle of American history. Going to Colonial Williamsburg is one of the top attractions for our Japanese visitors,”</a> Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McClenny said.</p> <p>Aside from history, Virginia has become an exceptional site for <a href="http://www.virginia.org/Outdoors/">adventure and nature travel, with its breathtaking mountain views, 36 state parks and world class beaches.</a></p> <p>To celebrate the centennial of the U.S. National Parks Service, all national parks in Virginia, like the popular Shenandoah, will offer free admission on certain days.</p> <p>Meanwhile, Virginia has also gained much acclaim over the years for its <a href="http://www.virginia.org/directory/dining/">food, wine and gastronomy scene.</a></p> <p> </p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/JT-EAST-USA-2015-VIRGINIA-TOURISM-SHENANDOAH.jpg" alt="" width="325" height="216" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States</figcaption></figure> <p><a href="http://www.esquire.com/food-drink/food/a23737/virginia-best-food-region-2014/">“We were ranked by Esquire Magazine as the number one culinary region in the United States last year. We are really being recognized as a culinary destination,”</a> said McClenny.</p> <p>From the <a href="http://www.virginia.org/oysters/">Virginia Oyster Trail (the state is the East Coast’s oyster capital, boasting eight distinct kinds, each with a unique flavor),</a> to the <a href="http://www.virginia.org/directory/wineriesandbreweries/">250 wineries, 100 craft breweries and several distilleries</a>, the state has continued attracting visitors from all over the world, including Japan.</p> <p><a href="http://www.ar.jal.com/arl/en/ord/?yk=11_00000&sl=11_0638&gclid=CJ2wzKmQkssCFQqbvAodD0QKGg">With 28 weekly flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (actually located in Virginia), traveling between Japan and the state has grown more convenient.</a></p> <p>“We have a wonderful daily service to and from Tokyo,” said McClenny. “For anything that you would love in a vacation, you can find it in Virginia. That’s why Virginia is for lovers.”</p>
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        • titleAmerica’s birthplace lures Japanese tourists
        • description_oldNew England has always been a top drawer of tourists all year round for the variety of attractions that appeal to history buffs, nature lovers, adventure seekers, beach lovers and foodies.
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        • content_old<p>Whether it be <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/about-new-england/new-england-states" target="_blank">the autumn foliage of Vermont, the Freedom Trail in Massachusetts, the lobsters of Maine, the rugged coastline of New Hampshire, the historic mansions of Rhode Island or the beaches of Connecticut</a>, but the six states of New England are drawing more and more tourists every year, particularly from Japan.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/DNE-Autumn-NH.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Autumn has been a very popular season for tourists who want to witness the change of colors of the foliage. Credit: Destination New England</figcaption></figure> <p>“Japanese travelers are willing to explore more than any other traveler. So we decided to look at Japan as one of our primary markets about five years ago as a result of the new flights coming from Japan,” said Lori Harnois, the Executive Director at <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/">Discover New England</a>, a non-profit cooperative set up to promote tourism to the region.</p> <p>The decision to target Japan come following DNE’s success in marketing the region in the United Kingdom and Germany through collaborations with tour operators, travel trade media and consumer media.</p> <p>According to Harnois, DNE benefited a lot from its relationship with American marketing experts <a href="http://globalconsultingne.com/" target="_blank">Global Consulting</a>, judging by the growing number of Japanese tour companies organizing group trips to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.</p> <p>To further increase brand awareness, DNE will host partners, tour operators and travel media during its <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/dne-summit" target="_blank">21st Annual Tourism Summit and International Marketplace to be held at Newport, Rhode Island next year.</a></p> <p>“We feel that in three to five down the road, we really need to continue to build on our marketing mix so that we’re not so reliant on one country. This could be China and Australia. We want to be strategic about telling the story of New England,” said Harnois.</p>
        • content<p>Whether it be <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/about-new-england/new-england-states" target="_blank">the autumn foliage of Vermont, the Freedom Trail in Massachusetts, the lobsters of Maine, the rugged coastline of New Hampshire, the historic mansions of Rhode Island or the beaches of Connecticut</a>, but the six states of New England are drawing more and more tourists every year, particularly from Japan.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/DNE-Autumn-NH.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Autumn has been a very popular season for tourists who want to witness the change of colors of the foliage. Credit: Destination New England</figcaption></figure> <p>“Japanese travelers are willing to explore more than any other traveler. So we decided to look at Japan as one of our primary markets about five years ago as a result of the new flights coming from Japan,” said Lori Harnois, the Executive Director at <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/">Discover New England</a>, a non-profit cooperative set up to promote tourism to the region.</p> <p>The decision to target Japan come following DNE’s success in marketing the region in the United Kingdom and Germany through collaborations with tour operators, travel trade media and consumer media.</p> <p>According to Harnois, DNE benefited a lot from its relationship with American marketing experts <a href="http://globalconsultingne.com/" target="_blank">Global Consulting</a>, judging by the growing number of Japanese tour companies organizing group trips to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.</p> <p>To further increase brand awareness, DNE will host partners, tour operators and travel media during its <a href="http://discovernewengland.org/dne-summit" target="_blank">21st Annual Tourism Summit and International Marketplace to be held at Newport, Rhode Island next year.</a></p> <p>“We feel that in three to five down the road, we really need to continue to build on our marketing mix so that we’re not so reliant on one country. This could be China and Australia. We want to be strategic about telling the story of New England,” said Harnois.</p>
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        • titleShowa Boston: Bridging Japan and America for nearly 30 years
        • description_oldA Japanese university has set up a school in Boston, Massachusetts to provide students with an immersive introduction to American culture and way of life.
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        • content_old<p><a href="http://www.showaboston.org/en/index.php" target="_blank">Showa Boston Institute for Language and Culture</a>, one of the few Japanese schools that operate in the city, has formed partnerships with several colleges and universities in the United States to assist its students in Japan looking to improve their English and experience the American way of life.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/Showa-Boston.jpg" alt="" width="313" height="72" /><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure> <p>Set up in 1988 as a satellite campus for English majors from Showa Women’s University in Tokyo, Showa Boston has seen a steady rise in enrolment the past few years ever since the inauguration of the Global Business Department in its main campus in Setagaya. To date, the university has more than 7,400 students and 700 faculty members.</p> <p>“I hope that we can multiply the sources of students who can come here. We need to make this campus an attractive place for students at our home campus and other sources,” said Showa Boston President Frank Schwartz.</p> <p><a href="http://www.showaboston.org/en/japan/index.htm" target="_blank">Spread out over 40 acres, Showa Boston’s campus is located in an area that supports outdoor activities and features a wide range of indoor facilities that can accommodate sports activities, academic events, and cultural programs all year round</a>.</p> <p>The school also has nine residential wings, each housing between 30 and 40 students and two resident assistants, whose job includes acquainting overseas students with their new school and surroundings.</p> <p>“It would be nice to have students from other schools and other countries. Showa has arrangements with a variety of students around the world, including a number of campuses from Korea and China,” Schwartz said.</p> <p>Showa balances the culture between America and Japan for its students, as well as promotes global awareness, international understanding, and intercultural dialogue, while giving them an appreciation of Boston.</p>
        • content<p><a href="http://www.showaboston.org/en/index.php" target="_blank">Showa Boston Institute for Language and Culture</a>, one of the few Japanese schools that operate in the city, has formed partnerships with several colleges and universities in the United States to assist its students in Japan looking to improve their English and experience the American way of life.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/Showa-Boston.jpg" alt="" width="313" height="72" /><figcaption class="image-caption"></figcaption></figure> <p>Set up in 1988 as a satellite campus for English majors from Showa Women’s University in Tokyo, Showa Boston has seen a steady rise in enrolment the past few years ever since the inauguration of the Global Business Department in its main campus in Setagaya. To date, the university has more than 7,400 students and 700 faculty members.</p> <p>“I hope that we can multiply the sources of students who can come here. We need to make this campus an attractive place for students at our home campus and other sources,” said Showa Boston President Frank Schwartz.</p> <p><a href="http://www.showaboston.org/en/japan/index.htm" target="_blank">Spread out over 40 acres, Showa Boston’s campus is located in an area that supports outdoor activities and features a wide range of indoor facilities that can accommodate sports activities, academic events, and cultural programs all year round</a>.</p> <p>The school also has nine residential wings, each housing between 30 and 40 students and two resident assistants, whose job includes acquainting overseas students with their new school and surroundings.</p> <p>“It would be nice to have students from other schools and other countries. Showa has arrangements with a variety of students around the world, including a number of campuses from Korea and China,” Schwartz said.</p> <p>Showa balances the culture between America and Japan for its students, as well as promotes global awareness, international understanding, and intercultural dialogue, while giving them an appreciation of Boston.</p>
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        • titleSuccess stories: Japanese restaurateur makes it big in the Big Apple
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        • content<p>First-generation Japanese immigrant Bon Yagi is somewhat of a local hero in Manhattan’s East Village, where he opened a sushi restaurant in 1984. More than 30 years after, he set up nine more, all of which have introduced New Yorkers to the diverse cuisine of Japan.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/TIC-Restaurants.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Rai Rai Ken, just one of Bon Yagi’s chain of 11 restaurants in Manhattan, serves ramen and gyoza to loyal customers and visiting foodies. Credit: T.I.C. Group Restaurants</figcaption></figure> <p>Born in 1948, Yagi arrived in the United States and worked as a dishwasher in Philadelphia before he was promoted to a short order cook.</p> <p>“In my mid-twenties, I was traveling to Florida and cross-country, and I was searching for a good place to start a business. I said, ‘Maybe one day, I would like to do a business in New York’,” Yagi recalled.</p> <p>After opening sushi restaurant <a href="http://hasakinyc.com/" target="_blank">Hasaki</a> in 1984 on East 9th Street, Yagi launched a string of Japanese-themed restaurants, bars, and bistros in the neighborhood under the <a href="http://www.tic-nyc.com/" target="_blank">T.I.C. Group Restaurants</a>.</p> <p>Confident of the authenticity of its food and ambience, T.I.C. adopted the slogan: Enjoy Japan Without Airfare.” For his dedication to his locale, Yagi has been dubbed the “Emperor of the East Village.”</p> <p>“I’m not a Harvard graduate and wasn’t top of the class. But I was always curious, which is very important. You have to watch the demand and ask what is the trend,” he said.</p> <p>Aside from Hasaki, the group also operates <a href="http://www.yonekichiny.com/wp/" target="_blank">Yonekichi</a> (rice burgers), <a href="http://hi-collar.com/" target="_blank">Hi-Collar</a> (sake bar, coffee shop and tea room), <a href="http://www.sobaya-nyc.com/wp/" target="_blank">Sobaya</a> (soba and seasonal cuisine), <a href="http://www.chaanteahouse.com/wp/" target="_blank">Cha-an</a> (Japanese teas and sweets), <a href="http://sakagura.com/" target="_blank">Sakagura</a> (sake and Japanese tapas), <a href="http://otafukuny.com/" target="_blank">Otafuku x Medetai</a> (takoyaki, okonomiyaki and medetai); <a href="http://shabutatsu.com/" target="_blank">Shabu Tatsu</a> (shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, Japanese BBQ), <a href="http://kioskukiosku.com/" target="_blank">Kiosku</a> (house-blended coffee and bento boxes), <a href="http://nycurry-ya.com/" target="_blank">Curry-Ya</a> (Japanese curry); Rai Rai Ken (ramen and gyoza) and <a href="http://sakebardecibel.com/" target="_blank">Sake Bar Decibel</a> (sake and Japanese tapas).</p>
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        • titleMaking D.C. the next must-see
        • description_oldThe nation's capital is promoting itself as more than a weekend destination and is building up its meetings, conventions and events sector.
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        • content_old<p>Since its rebranding in 2008, <a href="http://washington.org/" target="_blank">Destination DC</a> has hailed the positive results of its aggressive and comprehensive efforts to attract more visitors and support the development of the nation’s capital.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/Destination-DC.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">With its several cultural and historical attractions, Washington D.C. provides a wide range of options after a long day of meetings and conventions. Credit: Wikipedia Commons</figcaption></figure> <p>President and CEO Elliot Ferguson II said: “We continue to move in the right direction in terms of the number of visitors to our city. We peaked with over 20 million visitors last year, with both domestic and international tourists coming to Washington D.C. This is continuing to grow.”</p> <p>While its largest market remains domestic tourists, Destination DC counts among its fastest-growing international markets neighboring Canada and Mexico, as well as Brazil, the United Kingdom, India and China.</p> <p>Funded by a portion of hotel occupancy taxes, membership dues and cooperative marketing fees, Destination DC is focusing its marketing on the <a href="http://washington.org/meetings" target="_blank">meetings, conventions and events sector.</a></p> <p>“Destination DC is the official convention and visitor’s bureau for Washington D.C. Our role is economic development by promoting our destination for domestic tourism and for international and conventions. We want to create jobs and simulate the economy through visitors,” Ferguson said.</p> <p>Generating around US$ 9 billion in related revenues, Destination DC has a membership of 850 businesses and organizations in the travel, tourism, and associated sectors.</p>
        • content<p>Since its rebranding in 2008, <a href="http://washington.org/" target="_blank">Destination DC</a> has hailed the positive results of its aggressive and comprehensive efforts to attract more visitors and support the development of the nation’s capital.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/Destination-DC.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">With its several cultural and historical attractions, Washington D.C. provides a wide range of options after a long day of meetings and conventions. Credit: Wikipedia Commons</figcaption></figure> <p>President and CEO Elliot Ferguson II said: “We continue to move in the right direction in terms of the number of visitors to our city. We peaked with over 20 million visitors last year, with both domestic and international tourists coming to Washington D.C. This is continuing to grow.”</p> <p>While its largest market remains domestic tourists, Destination DC counts among its fastest-growing international markets neighboring Canada and Mexico, as well as Brazil, the United Kingdom, India and China.</p> <p>Funded by a portion of hotel occupancy taxes, membership dues and cooperative marketing fees, Destination DC is focusing its marketing on the <a href="http://washington.org/meetings" target="_blank">meetings, conventions and events sector.</a></p> <p>“Destination DC is the official convention and visitor’s bureau for Washington D.C. Our role is economic development by promoting our destination for domestic tourism and for international and conventions. We want to create jobs and simulate the economy through visitors,” Ferguson said.</p> <p>Generating around US$ 9 billion in related revenues, Destination DC has a membership of 850 businesses and organizations in the travel, tourism, and associated sectors.</p>
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        • titleFlying the flag for American tourism
        • description_oldDespite being very new at countrywide tourism marketing, Brand USA has made a swift and significant impact in increasing international travel to the United States in only four years.
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        • content<p>A newcomer in the tourism marketing, <a href="http://www.thebrandusa.com/" target="_blank">Brand USA</a> is the country’s first nationwide effort to promote the United States as a tourist destination. Before the formation of the group in 2010, the task of attracting tourists was left to the individual states and cities.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/East%20USA%202015/Brand-USA.jpg" alt="" width="251" height="180" /><figcaption class="image-caption">The Brand USA team on a road show in Japan. Photo Credit: Brand USA</figcaption></figure> <p>President and CEO Christopher Thompson explained: “The opportunity for us now is to build a platform and foundation for cooperative marketing and put it into place to fully optimize what we want to achieve.”</p> <p>Since beginning full-fledged operations as a private-public entity in 2011, Brand USA made the biggest impact in neighboring Canada, followed by its southern neighbor Mexico and trailed by the UK and Japan.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thebrandusa.com/Global-Offices" target="_blank">With representative offices in more than 40 countries</a>, Brand USA has built close ties with the global travel industry, spreading the word about visiting the United States any time of the year, with its very diverse destinations and holiday offerings.</p> <p>According to Thompson, Brand USA has identified Japan as a strong traditional market. In fact, the group recently won the “Outstanding Promotional Award” given out by the Japan National Tourism Organization.</p> <p>“In the next five years we’re going to be an inspiration. We have the unique ability to leverage the U.S. brand, which is an enormous opportunity,” said Thompson</p> <p>Thompson added that the next step for Brand USA is a digital platform for its consumers and <a href="http://www.thebrandusa.com/Industry-Partners/Partnership%20Opportunities/USA%20Discovery%20Program" target="_blank">online training program for the travel and tourism sectors to learn more about the United States.</a></p>
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        • titleOrlando International Airport: Growing to meet increasing global demand
        • description_oldA vision for the future has always been a driving force in the development of Orlando International Airport (MCO). As the gateway to the third-fastest growing U.S. metropolitan area and the world's No. 1 family destination, MCO is experiencing unprecedented passenger growth.
        • descriptionA vision for the future has always been a driving force in the development of Orlando International Airport (MCO). As the gateway to the third-fastest growing U.S. metropolitan area and the world's No. 1 family destination, MCO is experiencing unprecedented passenger growth.
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        • content<p>A vision for the future has always been a driving force in the development of <a href="http://orlandoairports.net/" target="_blank">Orlando International Airport (MCO).</a> As the gateway to the third-fastest growing U.S. metropolitan area and the world’s No. 1 family destination, MCO is experiencing unprecedented passenger growth.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><br /><figcaption class="image-caption"><br /></figcaption></figure> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Southern%20USA%202015/3-FLORIDA/FL-SOUTH-2015-GOAA-F-KRUPPENBACHER-544.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="500" /><figcaption class="image-caption">Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Chairman Frank Kruppenbacher</figcaption></figure> <p>Central Florida is a premier destination for leisure, business and conventions. <a href="http://www.forbes.com/places/fl/orlando/" target="_blank">Forbes Magazine named Orlando one of the best U.S. cities for future job growth in 2015</a>. More than $7 billion in community investments in tourism, medical research, sports, business and education are stimulating air travel demand.</p> <p>“Supporting Central Florida’s dynamic growth and sharing in the momentum generated by development provides a catalyst for job creation and economic vitality,” said Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Chairman Frank Kruppenbacher.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandoairports.net/press/releases/20140711.htm" target="_blank">Paralleling the community’s efforts, MCO has begun a $1.1 billion capital improvement program, which includes an Intermodal Terminal Facility that will incorporate the nation’s first intercity rail service from an airport.</a> Expansion plans will increase passenger capacity, operational efficiency and emphasize greater convenience and access for international travelers.</p> <p><a href="http://www.orlandoairports.net/press/releases/20150713.htm" target="_blank">Passenger growth has MCO on pace to surpass its annual traffic record of 36.4 million passengers.</a> Driving this is record-breaking growth in international traffic.</p> <p>Increased service from the U.K., Canada, Central and South America, and <a href="http://www.orlandoairports.net/press/releases/20150901.htm" target="_blank">the new Dubai</a> and <a href="http://www.icelandair.us/information/media/newslist/detail/item764701/icelandair_returns_to_orlando_international/" target="_blank">Iceland</a> services are contributing to the international success that now represents 12 percent of the airport’s total traffic.</p> <p>“Providing access to the world’s travelers further reinforces our position as the most visited destination in the United States,” said Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Executive Director Phil Brown.</p> <p>With projected increases in international travel and new additions planned at all the major tourist attractions the region is renowned for, Orlando International Airport is well positioned to respond to the needs of the global traveling public.</p>
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        • description_oldWith Peru becoming a more popular tourist destination, Aero Transport SA (ATSA) is carving out a new niche in the region as it launched VIP chartered flights.
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        • content_old<p>With the growing popularity of Peru as a tourist destination, <a href="http://www.atsaperu.com/" target="_blank">Aero Transporte SA (ATSA)</a> wants to broaden its business beyond the local charter services for freight and passengers and VIP flights, the original model on which the company was set up in 1980.</p> <figure class="image-container floated-right" style="float: right;"><img src="http://gmipost.com/img/uploads/Peru%202015/ASTRA5.jpg" alt="" width="1181" height="790" /><figcaption class="image-caption">With the emergence of a new class of discriminating travelers, Aero Transport SA has inaugurated VIP charter service to add to the passenger and freight charter flights that it has carried out for the past 35 years.</figcaption></figure> <p>Operating from the Jorge Chavez International Airport in the capital Lima, ATSA also carries out <a href="http://www.atsaperu.com/Evacuacion-Aeromedica" target="_blank">emergency evacuation flights when needed</a>. Until recently, the company saw the bulk of its business coming from charter flights for the oil and gas industry.</p> <p>But, the company wants to widen its market as the country gets more prosperous and nurtures a growing middle class.</p> <p>ATSA CEO Carlos Cueva said: “We want to refresh our brand to be more colorful. Most of the population is learning new ways to fly because the regular airlines are growing year after year. We understand that Peruvian entrepreneurs are learning about chartering VIP flights.”</p> <p>With the recent slump in oil prices and aviation fuel, ATSA is looking towards wealthy Asian tourist for its charter VIP flights.</p> <p>“Asia is an engine of the world now. In the last two decades the main investors in Peru have been Asian. It’s a principal market for us, and we’re interested in the potential of its tourism industry,” Cueva said.</p> <p>ATSA has a fleet <a href="http://www.atsaperu.com/Charter/Charter-Pasajeros/Beechcraft-1900D" target="_blank">four Beechcraft and three PiperCheyenne turboprops for passenger charter flights</a>, and <a href="http://www.atsaperu.com/Charter/Charter-VIP/Astra-1125" target="_blank">one Gulfstream and one Astra jet for VIP clients</a>. Its<a href="http://www.atsaperu.com/Charter/Charter-Carga/Antonov-32" target="_blank"> cargo fleet is made up of four Antonov and two Beechcraft aircraft</a>.</p> <p>The airline began a VIP charter service to Sao Paolo in Brazil as the city has seen a surge in arrivals of Asian travelers.</p>
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          • descriptionHaving just weathered the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with the effects of the war in Ukraine, the United States and Japan have remained steadfast in building a stronger alliance - a partnership that has generated prosperity and provided stability across the Pacific and the rest of the world over the past 70 years.
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          • titleEducation in the Commonwealth 2022
          • descriptionThrough this second edition of Guide to Education in the Commonwealth, GMI Post hopes to present Chinese students with well-regarded options in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom for quality education, both in secondary, college and post-graduate levels.
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          • titleEducation in Asia Pacific 2022
          • descriptionThe world's fastest-growing region, Asia has remained the main driver of the global economy for nearly half a century. At the heart of the continent's impressive growth have been value-added manufacturing, high tech innovation and, in the last decade, education. As the leaders of Asian technological innovation, Japan, South Korea and mainland China continue to impress the world with life-changing gadgets and planet-saving technology developed by locals in laboratories and R&D centers at home. That strength has naturally spread to neighboring Asian economies, like Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
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          • titleEducation in Western Europe 2021
          • descriptionGMI Post is putting together the first-ever Guide to Education in Western Europe to be published in Mandarin in Forbes China magazine in mid-2021. As the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic gives Chinese students much fewer choices to study abroad, Western Europe remains a safe and attractive destination to a quality education. More than ever, Chinese parents and students need reliable information about the current global educational landscape and their options. Apart from promoting the entire region as an excellent, open and secure destination, the guide will also feature some of Western Europe’s best and most reputable universities and educational institutions. Any inquiries regarding this report can be directed to Danelle Ong and Maria Sanchez.
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          • descriptionFollowing the disruption caused by the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic last year, GMI Post is preparing a second Special Report on Greece, which will again highlight the country’s main economic players and hidden champions. The special report is planned for this summer to coincide with the opening of the postponed Tokyo Olympics. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic reversed the solid gains made by Greece in 2018, when the country exited its economic bailout program, the country is getting back up on its feet with cautious optimism as the government led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mistotakis efficiently oversees its vaccination rollout. Analysts predict that Greece’s GDP to grow between 3.5 and 4.0 percent in the coming months.
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          • titleIreland 2020
          • descriptionJapan has been a favorite market for Irish companies in the Asia-Pacific region not only because the Japanese value loyalty in business, but also because they share an open-mindedness towards game-changing innovation. In the recent years, Ireland has gained global admiration for becoming a leading hub for technology. It has also convinced some multinational companies to move their European headquarters and main operations bases there. Although medical technology, fin-tech, aviation and engineering have shown impressive growth in exports to Japan, pharmaceuticals remain as the largest Irish export.
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          • descriptionAs Japan and Colombia celebrate 112 years of diplomatic relations this year, the world's third-largest economy remains the largest Asian investor in the South American economy and plans to further expand its investment in the country. Continuing its coverage of South America in The Japan Times, GMI Post explores Colombia's partnership with Japan and will cover the cities of Medellin, Cartagena, and Cali. Seven years after its previous report on Colombia, GMI Post's team will expand its scope into more sectors, such as legal services, agriculture, food & beverage, education and hospitality.
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          • descriptionFollowing the success of the 2016 Report on the U.S. Southwest, GMI POST returns to the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Nevada to the cities, companies and people who shared long cultural and business ties with Japan, as well as offer fresh business opportunities investors in the two countries. As the Japanese government reaffirms its commitment to Society 5.0 initiative - vision for a human-centered society that balances economic progress and social development through the closer integration of physical space and cyberspace - the U.S. Southwest hopes to become an investment destination and an innovation partner for Japanese innovators.
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          • titleU.S. Pacific Northwest 2019
          • descriptionWhether one prefers to ski down snow-covered peaks, hike up lush mountains or just enjoy a glass of wine on the beach, the Pacific Northwest has attracted a wide range of visitors from around the world, an increasing number of them from Japan. Because of their proximity to Asia, the states of Oregon and Washington have also positioned themselves as ideal partners for business. As the base of some of the world's largest companies, including the most connected technology giants, the two states boast very stable economies, one thing to consider for potential Japanese investors.
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          • descriptionGMIPOST is putting together a Special Report on Uruguay to commemorate the 110th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the country. As South America's middle market companies continue to grow, Japanese investors closely monitor the developments in this large, dynamic market. Casting a vote of confidence, Japanese giant SoftBank has already invested $5 billion in the region.
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          • descriptionAs host of this year's APEC 2019 in November and organizer of the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP25) in December, Chile will be on the global spotlight again. Over several years, Chile has earned a reputation for being an ideal business hub in South America because of its open economy and business-friendly policies. In the 2018 Global Competitiveness Report, the country was 33rd among other 137 countries and 56th in Ease of Doing Business.
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          • descriptionCelebrating more than 25 years of diplomatic relations, Slovakia and Japan have recognized great opportunities for stronger economic cooperation. And as Japan's changing demographics present challenges in terms of domestic growth, around 3.8 million SMEs are seeking opportunities in new overseas markets like Slovakia. With the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement coming into force in February 2019, Slovakia and Japan are well positioned to strengthen their business ties.
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          • descriptionCelebrating more than 25 years of diplomatic relations, Estonia and Japan have recognized great opportunities for stronger economic cooperation. And as Japan's changing demographics present domestic challenges, roughly 3.8 million Japanese SMEs are recognizing opportunities for investment in untapped overseas markets like Estonia. With the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement entering into force in February 2019, Estonia and Japan are in excellent positions to further deepen their bonds.
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          • descriptionTentatively set for publication in July/August 2019, the Special Business Report on France will examine France's strongest and fastest growing industries and companies, and the impact these have on the world's development - as well as the country's investment and partnership opportunities. It also aims to strengthen its relationship with other world leaders such as the United States.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. continues its coverage of the European Union with its upcoming Special Business Report on Northern Italy. The report, in partnership with the Japan Times, is set for publication in the first quarter of 2019 and will cover the cities of Milan, Turin, Genoa and Venice.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. and Foreign Affairs, following their successful 2013 report, return to Malaysia this year to highlight the country's increasing importance to the global economy. Coming out of retirement, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has unveiled his vision for a "New Malaysia," which focuses on rebuilding a favorable business and investment environment.
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          • titleEastern USA 2018
          • descriptionStretching from Virginia to Maine, the Mid-Atlantic and New England states were part of the Thirteen Original Colonies that declared independence from Great Britain. Owing to its history, heritage and location, these states contain America's largest population centers and is home to the country's oldest and most prestigious universities, which have become leading innovators in life sciences, engineering, IT, defense, the arts, and culture.
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          • titleAustralia 2018
          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. and Foreign Affairs, following the successful 2012 report, return to Australia this year, to highlight the country's increasing importance to the global economy. After nearly 27 years of economic growth, a record run for a developed nation, Australia remains a top 10 destination for foreign investment. U.S. investment has made an incredible impact on the country, adding around $800 million and hundreds of thousands of jobs to the economy.
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          • titleVietnam 2018
          • descriptionIn 2017, Vietnam's GDP growth surged to 6.8 percent, its best performance in ten years. Aiming to have one million efficient companies and privatize 137 state-owned enterprises by 2020, the government remains determined to improve the country's overall business environment through various administrative reforms. Amid these changes, Vietnam has become one of the top investment destinations in the Asia-Pacific as new opportunities continue to arise.
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          • descriptionAs the world’s fourth-largest largest economy and Europe’s leading economy, Germany looks to 2018 with pressing issues. How does the German economy keep its dominant position within the European Union, particularly following Brexit next year? Can the country take over from the UK as the region’s leading financial center?
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          • titleU.S. Great Lakes 2018
          • descriptionWith a relationship going back more than 160 years, the United States and Japan share very deep historical ties. And the Midwest states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio have played vital roles in strengthening that relationship. Trade and investment between those Great Lakes states and Japan support tens of thousands of jobs and account for billions of dollars every year Global Media Inc. returns to the U.S. Midwest to highlight old success stories and new investment opportunities in the region.
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          • descriptionWidely known as an oil-rich state, Qatar has built a reputation over the years as a more diversified economy with a globalized outlook on development. Apart from the usual petrochemical players, the country boasts large local flagships as well as new contributors to its nation-building project.
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          • descriptionAfter celebrating 50 years of independence in 2015, Singapore enters a new phase in its history. With this recalibration, the world is keen to know what's next for the small island-nation, widely emulated as a model of cultural diversity and economic success.
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          • descriptionHaving shed its image as a strife-ridden country, the Kingdom of Cambodia has made great strides in building a bright, sustainable future for its people. Made up of a population of 15 million, half of which are under 25 years old, Cambodia’s demographics present the perfect condition to speed up economic growth.
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          • titleSouthern California 2017
          • descriptionDuring his state visit to the United States in April 2016, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reaffirmed his confidence that Japan and the United States would “together pave the way toward a new era.” He also acknowledged the “infinite possibilities” for increased Japanese-U.S. collaboration. Global Media Inc. will be revisiting Southern California to prepare a special business report highlighting the ties between Japan and the United States. The report follows the success of the regional reports produced in 2014 and 2015 on the strong Japanese-American links in Los Angeles, San Diego, Northern California, the Midwest USA, Southern USA, Southwest USA, New England and the Atlantic Coast. The special report will provide an update on the strong relationship between Southern California and Japan. As of 2016, Japan stands as the largest source of foreign-owned enterprise (FOE) jobs in Southern California, accounting for 21.7% of all FOE jobs in the region, with 2,440 Japanese-affiliated companies providing over 79,000 jobs. Scheduled to be published in June of 2017, the Special Business Report on Southern California will promote the robust trade and investment environment in the region.
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          • descriptionWith an annual GDP growth exceeding 5% per year, Bolivia has one of the region's most dynamic economies. Mining of silver, zinc and gold has remained Bolivia's traditional revenue earner. But with a young and growing population, a rising middle class, and enormous tracts of arable land, the country is looking beyond mining and is promoting investments in the services, construction, real estate and agriculture sectors. Bolivia's success is best exemplified by Santa Cruz, once a backwater town of just 40,000 people 50 years ago. Today, the city is home to 3 million Bolivians, or nearly 30% of the country's population, and accounts for almost 40% of Bolivia's economic activity and foreign direct investments. This phenomenal growth is attributed to the city’s strategic location, rich natural resource and more importantly, the residents’ appetite for risk and openness to doing business. Scheduled to be published in the April 2017 in the Japan Times, the Special Business Report on Bolivia will highlight the investment potential of the country and its different cities.
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          • titleJapan 2017
          • descriptionWith Tokyo set to host the Olympics and Paralympic Games in 2020, Japan hopes to build further on its image as a major global player and spur a much-needed boost to the economy of the world’s third-largest economy. As an innovator in a wide range of industries, Japan has exported its game-changing technologies and expertise with the rest of the world. With its recent entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA), the country has opened up more opportunities for its companies and entrepreneurs overseas? What does the future hold for this global powerhouse? Scheduled to be published in the March/April 2017 issue of Foreign Affairs, the Special Business Report on Japan will serve as a follow up on two previous reports, including the one in 2013 headlined by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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          • content<p>As an innovator in a wide range of industries, Japan has exported its game changing technologies and expertise to the rest of the world. However, over the past two decades, its economy has experienced sluggish growth. Maintaining its position as the third’s largest economy, Japan continues to find new ways in creating economic boost.</p> <p>“As the Japanese government works on a wide range of policies aimed at stimulating economic growth, the ACCJ has offered policy prescriptions that encourage further reform and growth in Japan,” said Christopher LaFleur, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.</p> <p>Earlier this year, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated that his top priority continues to be economic growth, with accelerating Abenomics being key. Introduced in 2012, Abenomics is a set of economic policies combining aggressive fiscal spending, monetary policy, and structural reform.</p>
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          • titleSweden 2016
          • descriptionBecause of its readiness to adapt to the rapid changes and huge demands of the global economy, Sweden has remained one of Europe’s most vibrant and stable economies. Once known as a traditional industrial power, the country of only 10 million people has repeatedly reinvented itself and continues to impact billions of people around the world more than they realize. What drives this success? An open attitude, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a constant thirst for innovation have been those driving forces. The upcoming Special Business Report on Sweden, to be published in late 2016, will be the maiden report on this country in Forbes and Forbes Asia. The report will highlight Sweden’s success stories, its most dynamic sectors, and the most critical partners for business growth.
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          • titleBrunei 2016
          • descriptionBuilding on more than 30 years of diplomatic relations, Brunei Darussalam and Japan have expanded economic collaboration to beyond the petroleum industry. Over the past few years, several Japanese companies have discovered various investment opportunities in this oil-rich sultanate determined to diversify its economy. Tentatively entitled “Exploring New Fields of Cooperation,” The Special Business Report on Brunei is scheduled to be published in September 2016 in the Japan Times. The report aims to promote the sultanate as a hub for investment, trade, education, and tourism.
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          • titlePanama 2016
          • descriptionWith the Panama Canal Extension Project approaching completion and the agreement to build the Metro Line 2 recently signed, the buzz surrounding bilateral relations between Japan and Panama is arguably at an all-time high. Amid this very bullish atmosphere, Global Media aims to further promote business ties between the two countries through its 2016 Special Business Report on Panama, to be published in The Japan Times concurrently with the Canal extension’s official opening.
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          • descriptionDespite recent challenges, Thailand has remained successful in keeping its economy very competitive as it also proceeds with program to normalize the political situation in the country.
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          • titlePeru 2015
          • descriptionToday, as the Pacific Alliance - composed of Peru, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico - seeks to create a Latin American gateway to Asian markets, Peru plays an important role in bringing this vision to fruition.
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          • titleCanada 2015
          • descriptionAmid the backdrop of the on-going Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada has taken significant steps towards strengthening its relations with its Asian counterparts. Recent visits to the region by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Foreign Minister John Baird and Minister of International Trade Ed Fast all emphasize the importance being given by Canada to developing relations and trade across the Pacific.
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          • content<p>Amid the backdrop of the on-going Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations, Canada has taken significant steps towards strengthening its relations with its Asian counterparts. Recent visits to the region by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Foreign Minister John Baird and Minister of International Trade Ed Fast all emphasize the importance being given by Canada to developing relations and trade across the Pacific.</p>
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          • titleSingapore 2015
          • descriptionOn August 9, 2015, Singapore celebrates its fiftieth birthday. This date marks an important achievement for Singapore, given its abrupt expulsion from the Federation of Malaysia. Today, Singapore is a city-state and nation-state, the only one of its kind in the world.
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          • publication_date2015-01-01
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          • titleTaiwan 2014
          • descriptionOccupying a total area of only 36,000 square kilometers and with a population of 23.4 million, Taiwan wields more influence on the global economy than countries around the world with more natural resources and manpower.
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          • titleSan Diego 2014
          • descriptionSan Diego, one of the most recognized counties in California, is located at the state’s southernmost point and has long been among the most popular destinations not only within California but within the entire country. According to the San Diego Tourism Authority, the county welcomes more than 33 million visitors every year, all of whom spend nearly $8.4 billion. The significant contribution of the tourism industry extends beyond county borders as it generates more than $388 million dollars annually in state and local taxes.
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          • descriptionAs the United States and Japan commemorated the 160th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Amity in 2014, both countries looked back at how their economies have grown increasingly integrated over the years and have prospered to account for one-third of the world’s output.
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          • titleSarawak 2013
          • descriptionDuring a six-month-long celebration of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has highlighted the resource-rich state’s economic achievements and outlined the government’s program to ensure continued growth.
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          • content<p>During a six-month-long celebration of Malaysia’s 50th anniversary of independence from Britain, Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has highlighted the resource-rich state’s economic achievements and outlined the government’s program to ensure continued growth.</p>
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          • descriptionSince the introduction of an economic liberalization program and the privatization of state assets in the mid-1990s, Panama has experienced steep growth in its gross domestic product that many nations in any part of the world will surely find enviable. Over the past 20 years, Panama has laid out the groundwork to become the region’s foremost center in logistics and financial services — a sensible next step in the economy’s development given its position as one of the world’s most important conduits of maritime trade. One of the fastest–growing economies in the Americas, Panama has achieved average GDP growth of 8 percent over the past decade, with the annual figure surpassing 10 percent in some years.
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          • descriptionSince it gained independence in 1957, Malaysia has undergone a remarkable transition from an agricultural economy to a dynamic manufacturing and services-driven economy, a feat that has consolidated its reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s economic powerhouses. With more than 28 million people, Malaysia’s success is a result of hard work, wisdom, and as resilience of our leadership and our multi-ethnic, multi-religious people.
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          • titleShanghai 2012
          • descriptionUsually when one thinks of educational exchanges between the United States and China, the image is of ambitious Chinese engineering and business students heading westward. But with a global awareness of China’s growing role in world, more American students than ever are heading east to better understand the country’s unique culture, language, and business environment. China is now the fifth-largest destination for American students, with more than 14,000 studying abroad in China in 2010, a large jump from 3,000 students a decade ago.
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          • content<p>Usually when one thinks of educational exchanges between the United States and China, the image is of ambitious Chinese engineering and business students heading westward. But with a global awareness of China’s growing role in world, more American students than ever are heading east to better understand the country’s unique culture, language, and business environment.</p>
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          • titleTaiwan 2011
          • descriptionFor a country that occupies just over 13,000 square kilometers, Taiwan’s geographical size belies its economic clout and political importance in Asia and the rest of the world. Together with Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, Taiwan was among the so-called Asian Tigers that impressed the world with their rapid industrialization in less than a generation following the devastation of the Second World War.
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          • titleJapan 2011
          • descriptionIn this second decade of the 21st century, economic and societal globalization has continued its unfettered acceleration. Amid this milieu, Prime Minister Naoto Kan unveiled his government’s new program, Heisei no Kaikoku (sometimes translated as “The Heisei Era’s Second Opening”), which features several innovative solutions to various issues, unprecedented changes, and new values faced by the world community.
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          • descriptionJapanese-Serbian relations started with a simple letter sent in 1882 by the first king of Serbia to Japan's Emperor Meiji. In the last 141 years, the partnership between these two countries has emerged stronger, having weathered two world wars and lending each other support following civil conflict and natural disasters.
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          • descriptionFor more than half a century, the Southern United States has attracted Japanese automakers and hundreds of other Japanese companies within the automotive supply chain, successfully drawing them in with a business-friendly environment and a consistent stream of reliable skilled workers.
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          • descriptionAs the base of many of the largest global brands, like Toyota, Sony, Honda, to name only a few, Japan built its economic muscle on the back of thousands of small- and medium-sized firms, some of them still family-owned, that maintain a strong ethos of workmanship, or monozukiri, while adapting an innovative spirit to keep them competitive.
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          • titleSouthern California 2022
          • descriptionLike many regions and cities across the United States, Los Angeles has gone through challenging times over the past two years. Thankfully, because of its geographical size and diverse economy, the city has weathered the economic slowdown quite well. Demographics have also played a vital role in strengthening the economy: There is a growing population of young people becoming more active in the workplace and starting their own businesses.
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          • descriptionMore than two years into the pandemic, the states in the U.S. Midwest are showing signs of a strong recovery. Many businesses have seen new opportunities for growth and technological innovation, reminiscent of the boom that characterized the postwar era in the United States.
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          • titleTexas 2021
          • descriptionAs the global economy reels from the shock dealt by COVID-19 in 2020, some countries have begun showing signs of recovery from the pandemic. In the U.S., the state of Texas in particular, has attracted new investment from Japan because of its entrenched competitiveness and established industrial base. This year, GMI Post took a look at how different cities and areas of Texas have capitalized on that momentum.
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          • titleEducation in Japan 2021
          • descriptionGMI Post is preparing a Guide to Education in Japan to be published in Foreign Affairs magazine in mid- 2021. This report follows GMI Post’s series of successful reports on Japan that began in 2011.    Amid the current SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic, several thousands of international students face various questions and challenges related to studying abroad just as Japan wants to position itself as an attractive destination for non-Japanese students. The upcoming report will serve as a guide that will promote Japan’s most reputable educational institutions, highlight the excellence, openness and safe environment in Japan, as well as foster stronger partnerships between Japanese schools and the rest of the world. Any inquiries regarding this report can be directed to Lala Cortes and Karen Lee.
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          • descriptionAs of 2019, there were an estimate 5.5 million international students around the world, a significant percentage of which came from China. As the middle class continues to expand in the world's largest economy, more parents seek an international education for their children. With this guide, GMI Post hopes to provide parents and students in China with information that will help them decide which educational institutions in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom will best serve their academic objective and warmly welcome them.
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          • descriptionWhen Greece and Japan celebrated the 120th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations last year, the two countries welcomed "a new era of partnership in business and culture." The milestone came at an auspicious time as Greece continued on its road to economic recovery and Japan strengthened its efforts to expand its relations with Europe as the EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement came into effect.
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          • descriptionAfter 160 years of shared history, the USA and Japan have become strong partners in diplomacy and trade. This is especially evident in Southern California, where Japan remains the largest source of foreign direct investment and significant driver of its economy. As of January 2020, there are around 800 Japanese companies in Southern California, which generate about 80,000 jobs. Both sides look forward to a further flourishing of relations with the accession of Japan's Emperor Naruhito last May and the start of Reiwa Era, which aspires to bring "beautiful harmony" between Japan and its friends, and with a signing of a new limited trade deal.
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          • descriptionNow with more than 900 Japanese-affiliated companies in the Bay Area alone, Northern California has once again proven itself to be the hothouse for collaboration and innovation between U.S. and Japanese business. GMI Post returns to Northern California following the success of its last special business report back in 2014. This planned report will identify organizations across the Bay Area that want closer ties with Japan across various industries, such as technology, financial services, retail, manufacturing and agriculture.
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          • descriptionGMI Post is headed to Guayaquil and Quito to research and prepare a Special Business Report on Ecuador, to be published in the Japan Times in the 4th quarter of 2019, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Ecuador. This is part of GMI Post's ongoing series of reports on South America. During last year's visit to Ecuador, Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono cited that as more Japanese companies were looking towards Ecuador, more Ecuadorian products were reaching Japanese consumers than ever before. Trade between Japan and Ecuador reached $1.2 billion in 2017 as value-added Ecuadorian products such as cacao, shrimp and bananas have become highly sought after in the Japanese market.
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          • descriptionGuided by its Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has committed itself to a path of economic, industrial, social and digital transformation. As changes occur at a breakneck pace, the drive towards diversification has been anchored on the kingdom's natural strengths and assets. Among these reforms include the launch of e-visas, which open up Saudi Arabia to a wider variety of tourists from around the world, thereby creating more kinds of opportunities for foreign investment. In developing its partnerships, the Saudi government and business leaders have sharpened their focus on Asia.
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          • descriptionWith its GDP growing an average of 4 percent a year, Peru economy has outperformed those of its neighbors Traditionally a mining country, the country has developed new growth opportunities in non-traditional agricultural exports, manufacturing, tourism and new technologies. Thanks to the Pacific Alliance, the CPTPP and its commitment to globalization, Peru and Japan have found new areas of collaboration on which to forge a stronger relationship for many years to come.
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          • descriptionGMI Post returns to Canada in a reboot of its 2015 Report. This new report will identify various sectors and regions that present the most promising opportunities for increased collaboration, while featuring successful Canadian organizations that are ideal partners in the region.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media Inc. continues its tour of the United States with its upcoming Special Business Report on the Southern USA, covering the States of Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi and Louisiana.
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          • descriptionGlobal Media continues its coverage of the EU with the Special Business Report on Portugal for Foreign Affairs. Covering the business center of Lisbon, as well as the cities of Porto, Faro, Evora and Coimbra, the report will highlight the country's strengths and contributions to the global market.
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          • descriptionWith its large number of export-focused industries, New Zealand has had to be pragmatic about trade, given the size of its economy and its geographic distance to the world's largest markets. It was the first developed country to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with China, its largest trading partner followed by Japan and Korea. "We are a geographically isolated nation that places huge reliance on the economic benefit derived from engaging in trade. We need some predictability around that and that is why we really focus and support multilateral agreements," explained Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who expanded New Zealand's FTA with Singapore and initiated new trade talks with the European Union.
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          • descriptionThe Japan Times, in partnership with Global Media Inc., is tentatively set to publish a Special Report on Ireland in October. The report will celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan by highlighting the success stories of this bilateral relationship and identifying more opportunities for growth.
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          • descriptionAs one of Asia’s most stable and most dynamic economies, South Korea maintains its status as a global leader because of its commitment to free trade and mastery of technological innovation. Following his inauguration last May, President Moon Jae-in reaffirmed his government’s plan to strengthen its international relations, especially in trade and investment.
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          • descriptionThe fourth-largest source of foreign direct investment in Texas, Japan has accounted for for more than 200 investments and projects over the last decade. This year marks a milestone in relations between the two sides as the Japan America Society of Houston celebrates its 50th anniversary and U.S.-Japan Council holds the first Japan-Texas summit in the same city in May.
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          • description2018 is an exciting year for the Great Plains because Omaha, the capital of Nebraska, hosts the 50th anniversary of the Japan-Midwest Conference. To mark this milestone, Global Media is producing a special report that will highlight new business opportunities in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Minnesota and North Dakota.
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          • descriptionAs Abenomics shows signs of working, Japan is experiencing record growth. The world is keen to see Japan’s next steps for its comeback as the Asian leader and strategic partner. While Abe’s administration continues to hold trade talks with the US, EU, ASEAN, and other blocs, its different sectors need to demonstrate its capabilities. Manufacturers’ confidence is on a record high, while other fields such as life science and services, continue to rise. The Special Business Report on Japan, tentatively scheduled for publication in the March/April 2018 issue of Foreign Affairs, follows two successful reports in March/April and July/August 2017. It will highlight Japan’s top and growing industries and businesses across prefectures, while identifying opportunities for investment and collaboration available to foreign companies.
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          • descriptionThe economic center of gravity shifts further towards Asia. With over 4 billion people, Asia is becoming a more sophisticated consumer market for goods, services and ideas. And as tastes and standards in this part of the world improve, Western high tech manufacturers and knowledge workers will find ready and willing partners for prosperity. Being the 4th largest economy in the world, Germany has a lot to offer to this massive, diverse market. What does the 'Asian Century' mean for Europe and, as the economic powerhouse of the continent, for German business?
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          • descriptionAs the primary gateway to the United States, the Northwest USA boasts very deep ties with Japan and still possesses opportunities for partnerships between companies from the two countries. Japan has remained the largest export market for majority of companies from the West Coast.
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          • description2016 was a landmark year for Kazakhstan. It marked the 25th anniversary of the independence of Central Asia’s largest country and establishment of diplomatic relations with Japan. This year, with the hosting of the World Expo, the oil-rich republic wishes to highlight its accession to the World Trade Organization and its commitment to global peace and economic globalization. Just as Japanese Prime Minister seeks closer partnerships with countries around the world as part of his economic stimulus program, Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev unveiled his own comprehensive development plan, dubbed “Nurly Zhol” (Bright Path), aimed at raising the standard of living for17 million Kazakhs.
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          • descriptionCelebrating over 35 years since the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the United States share a special bond. As Taiwan’s third largest trading partner, the U.S. continues to look towards the nation for its expertise in information and biotechnology. Taiwan, Asia’s 5th largest economy, now faces new challenges in the form of further transformation to a high-technology and service-oriented economy. Dubbed the “Silicon Valley of Asia”, Taiwan more than ever is keen on deepening its relationship with the U.S. and with both countries ushering in a change of government, the relationship between the two is expected to continue to flourish.
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          • titleJapan 2017, Part 2
          • descriptionWhile Japan, of course, boasts of global brands that no longer need any introduction such as Panasonic, Toyota and Sony, the country is an industrial and innovation powerhouse thanks to its small to medium-sized enterprises, which make up more than 98% of the country's businesses.
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          • titlePeru 2017
          • description2016 continues to be a year of momentum for Peru as the recently elected President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski consolidates his country’s position as one of the best performing economies in Latin America. With its many investment opportunities, Peru has become a gateway into South America and a reliable partner for growth. With a shared history that spans more than 140 years, Peru was the first Latin American country to formalize relations with Japan. Both countries have nurtured that long history to deepen their own cultures and economies. Amid increasing areas for cooperation, business leaders from Peru and Japan are exploring new business ventures. Scheduled to be published in February 2017, the Special Business Report on Peru will highlight the success of the country as host of this year’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and provide a clear picture of the Peruvian economy.
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          • descriptionWith its GDP growing impressively over the last two decades, Poland is well positioned to become one of Europe’s economic champions. The upcoming Special Business Report on Poland, to be published in the fourth quarter of 2016, will be the first-ever report on this country in Forbes and Forbes Asia. The report aims to promote the nation as a hub for investment, trade, education, and tourism. It will also highlight the little-known success stories from the Polish public and private sectors, while identifying new opportunities for business. The section will also recap the NATO conference in July.
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          • descriptionThe geographical size of the Netherlands, less than forty-two thousand square meters, belies its huge commanding position in global trade. To facilitate the movement of goods valued at trillions of dollars, the Netherlands has constantly expanded the Port of Rotterdam, the largest in Europe, as well as Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the world’s fourth-busiest in passenger traffic. “If you are looking for a foothold in continental Europe where business culture is similar to that in the United States, and for a global hub for the United States with excellent logistics possibilities for the rest of Europe and the world, then the Netherlands is the place to be,” said Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans.
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