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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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While there was no surprise in the announcement that music streaming site Spotify is to go public – the firm has been taking a series of measures with this aim in sight – there were various surprises at the announcement, not least of which was Sony's (6758 JP) exposure to the business. It was known that Sony Music had acquired a stake in Spotify as a result of the deal in which Spotify became the exclusive music streaming site on PlayStation, but this was thought to be a token position. As it…

Sony (6758 JP) - Spotify Stake Adds Another US$1.14bil to Sum of the Parts

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Sony (6758 JP) - Spotify Stake Adds Another US$1.14bil to Sum of the Parts