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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

Event-Driven

<p>At IFA Berlin, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/222" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:222:1">Panasonic Corp</a>  is showcasing a high-rise development which owes a little to JG Ballard but a lot to the smart town concepts that have been trialed across Japan over the past decade, including Panasonic's very own "Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town" or <em>Fujisawa SST</em>. Construction on the Berlin development which comprises 69 flats many of which are optimized for assisted living, begins next spring and is expected to be completed in mid-2018. As well as providing emergency healthcare…</p>

At IFA Berlin, Panasonic Corp  is showcasing a high-rise development which owes a little to JG Ballard but a lot to the smart town concepts that have been trialed across Japan over the past decade, including Panasonic's very own "Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town" or Fujisawa SST. Construction on the Berlin development which comprises 69 flats many of which are optimized for assisted living, begins next spring and is expected to be completed in mid-2018. As well as providing emergency healthcare…

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Panasonic Homes

PanaHome - Time for Panasonic to Buy Out Minorities?