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    March 8, 2010

    CMBS Loans May Go Up in Flames

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    Occupancy levels in urban office buildings are falling, with no end in sight. A potentially bigger but hidden problem is the maturing of many commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) in 2010. Massive defaults on these loans could spread the damage to financial institutions.・・・

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    March 1, 2010

    Taking Aim at 21st Century “Korean Special Procurement Demand"

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    There have been talks about the growing sense of threat posed by Korean manufacturers that are doing so well worldwide in areas such as electronics and cars. But the success of the Koreans may rather be good news for Japan's component and equipment manufacturers. The “business triangle" of Japanese technology, Korean manufacturing and marketing in China is creating a special procurement demand.・・・

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    February 22, 2010

    McDonald's Japan Implements American-style Management At Last

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    McDonald's has suddenly announced that it will close 433 restaurants within a year. Why is the best-performing fast-food chain slashing more than 10% of its outlets? It is part of a plan by Eikoh Harada, chairman and president, to rid the company of the Japanese mindset that has been holding back growth.・・・

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