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Private equity Asia: Is the boom back?
report | Private Equity & Principal Investors

Private equity Asia-Pacific: Is the boom back?

By many measures, 2011 provided long-awaited proof of a rebound in the Asia-Pacific private-equity business after the protracted downturn of 2008 through 2010, and the region’s total PE investment values have returned to 2006 levels.

Japan luxury market 2012
report | Consumer & Shopper Insights

Luxury goods in Japan: A 2013 preview

Over the past two decades, Japan’s much-sought-after luxury shoppers have altered the way they think and the way they shop. Most of them no longer buy something simply because everyone else has it.

Women matter Asia
report

Women matter: An Asian perspective

Corporate Asia is failing to tap its huge pool of talented women—an oversight that could impact companies’ growth aspirations given the acute talent shortage in the region.

Reimagining Japan

Reimagining Japan

What does the future hold for Japan? Over 40 McKinsey professionals and outside experts provide insights in Reimagining Japan. more

The moment is now: Successful pharmaceutical alliances in Japan
report | Pharmaceuticals & Medical Products

The moment is now: Successful pharmaceutical alliances in Japan

Although Japan is now the second-largest pharmaceutical market, most MNCs have yet to capture the full opportunity set. Recently, however, the industry has hit on a new alliance strategy for MNC originators that want to operate in Japan—the reverse co-promotion.

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article | McKinsey Quarterly

Japan’s globalization imperative

June 2011—Why are General Motors and Volkswagen more successful in China than Honda and Toyota?more

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article | McKinsey Quarterly

Rebooting Japan’s high-tech sector

June 2011—Japan’s once-storied high-tech sector has hit hard times. Only courageous management can restore its global competitiveness.more

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Sumo wrestles with globalization

June 2011—The sport embodies the soul of Japan. Yet the number of Japanese recruits dwindles, and international talent is filling the gap. Why? more

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