Japan TMT Analyst

Pelham Smithers

Market Intel on Asian Tech with a Japan focus

Pelham Smithers Associates

Founded in 2009, Pelham Smithers Associates (PSA) provides market intelligence on Asian technology, focusing in particular on Japan. The industries covered by our team of specialists are: consumer electronics, telecomms, pharmaceuticals, internet, electronic parts and materials, automotive technology, retail and capital goods. 

Research is provided by the following:
Pelham Smithers: Macro, consumer electronics, telecoms & pharma
Joel Scheiman: Electronics materials / components
Julie Boote: Autos
Will Nestuk: Capital goods, machinery & transportation equipment parts
Thao Nguyen: eCommerce, internet content, marketing & advertising

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<p>Following widespread newspaper speculation over the long weekend, Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has said he’ll decide on calling a snap election after he returns from a trip to the U.S. He is scheduled to attend meetings at the United Nations before returning to Japan on 22nd September. The way in which this story has emerged has suggested to some commentators that Abe is uncertain as to the wisdom of the move and that he may be trialing the idea to get a taste of the public mood. However…</p>

Following widespread newspaper speculation over the long weekend, Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, has said he’ll decide on calling a snap election after he returns from a trip to the U.S. He is scheduled to attend meetings at the United Nations before returning to Japan on 22nd September. The way in which this story has emerged has suggested to some commentators that Abe is uncertain as to the wisdom of the move and that he may be trialing the idea to get a taste of the public mood. However…

Abe Considers Snap Election