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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>According to Kyodo News, the LDP and Komeito parties are finalizing an agreement to allow three integrated casino resorts to be built in Japan, which should be inked this week. The news follows a report on Friday that the following had and hadn’t been agreed:</p><ul>
<li>Casino facilities limited to 3% of area of integrated resort (but there would be no upper limit on size).</li>
<li>Tax on gross gaming revenue to be flat 30%</li>
<li>Whether entrance fee to be charged for Japanese residents is still being discussed</li>
</ul><p>The aim is…</p>

According to Kyodo News, the LDP and Komeito parties are finalizing an agreement to allow three integrated casino resorts to be built in Japan, which should be inked this week. The news follows a report on Friday that the following had and hadn’t been agreed:
Casino facilities limited to 3% of area of integrated resort (but there would be no upper limit on size).
Tax on gross gaming revenue to be flat 30%
Whether entrance fee to be charged for Japanese residents is still being discussed
The aim is…

Japan Government to Offer Out 3 Casino Licenses - Kyodo