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Since 1948, the ACCJ has been providing valuable assistance to both the American and foreign business communities in Japan, ranging from informal networking to high-profile advocacy on behalf of its member businesses. By registering with the ACCJ website you can access news and valuable resources on living in Japan and learn about ACCJ activities, committees, member companies and publications. Anyone considering doing business in Japan should see this site.
 
 A biweekly publication on biotechnology in the Asia-Pacific.
 
APEC is "the primary regional vehicle for promoting open trade and practical economic cooperation" among the Asia-Pacific countries. The site includes News, information about the member countries' economies, a business center, publications, a virtual library and a database of useful links.
 
Since it was established in 1987, the ATPF has delivered trade promotion measures for the region and has implemented effective cooperation projects including issue of ATPF Bulletins, Joint Study Mission (JSM) and Asia Trade-Promotion Activities Information Network (ATRAIN). This is the organization's official web site, which -among others- includes a Trade Fairs' directory and an International Business Matchmaking tool.
 
ABW is an excellent collection of links to a wide variety of economic and trade resources relating to Asia. Of special interest are the links to directories of Japanese companies with a web presence, and financial market information providers. Established in 1995, ABW continues to improve and add to its content. Be sure to visit The Chartroom, an archive of graphical economic data.
 
AsiaSource is an online resource developed by the Asia Society to meet the need for timely, reliable, unbiased information and assistance regarding the cultural, economic, social, historical, and political dimensions of Asia.
 
A.S.A.P. is the first professional organization dedicated to strategic alliances. By providing management resources, sharing best practices, and supporting the professional development of those involved in strategic alliances, A.S.A.P. is committed to providing the professional and educational support that executives and managers of strategic alliances need to be successful.
 
ASEAN official web site, provides information on the member countries, current ASEAN news, and international relations.
 
The EBC is an alliance of businesses from America, Europe and Asia(Eurasia) whom have joined together to promote trade and cooperation between the nations of East and West. EBC, an independent, non-profit organization, is an association of top trade and economic organizations and specialists who analyze and advise business executives, companies, and entrepreneurs on important commercial issues in order to promote freer trade and business among companies in America, Europe, and Asia.
 
As the publisher of Japan's flagship financial newspaper, Nikkei Publication's website is a logical destination for business and economic information seekers. The Business Browser has an array of useful resources including an enormous searchable directory of Japanese/Asian company websites as well as Japanese company rankings by a variety of categories. The "Hit List" is an easy way to see some of the newest top corporate offerings on the web.
 
The official web site of PBEC is dedicated to offering information about the mission, the objectives and the activities of the Council. The site also provides News, a Journal, and some Publications.
 
The principal U.S.-based association representing U.S. business interests in Japan. Located in Washington, D.C., the USJBC was formed over 30 years ago as a high-level business advisory group to the U.S. government on U.S.-Japan economic issues, and was incorporated as an independent business association supported solely by its member companies in 1989. Today the USJBC is comprised of senior executives from major American companies doing business across a wide range of industries in Japan.
 
 
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