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Ken has faced the challenges of working for both Japanese and American companies while in Japan. As well, he has as represented foreign companies entering Japan or Japanese companies expanding in Asia. Ken originally is a graduate of MIT in mathematics and computer science. For more information on his experience and services as well as his book, please take a look at his website:
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Oxford Finance Corp., an Alexandria-based financial services company, reached agreement to be acquired by Sumitomo Corp. of New York, a financier of international projects by its parent company Sumitomo Corp. Japan. Through the deal Oxford will expand its portfolio and offer clients access to the Japanese life sciences community. (01/29/2004, PRNewswire)
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The announcement earmarks Japan as Napster's next major market after the U.S., UK, Canada, and soon-to-be-launched Germany. This is the first time the digital music company has undertaken a joint venture to launch its award-winning service in a new territory.
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"Telecom companies chose everything but the entrees on this week-long junket to Japan. Despite the non-profit middleman, the trip doesn't pass the smell test," said Carmen Balber, consumer advocate with FTCR. "In a time where ethics scandals and political payoffs are shadowing politicians across the country, California must close the loophole that allows companies with business before the state to wine and dine lawmakers on luxury vacations."
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