The Impact of Digital Network Growth on Economic Integration in Asia

This topic includes cross-border business relationships such as outsourcing and joint development, regional service businesses, the evolution of a common regulatory environment, mutual impact of macro-economic phenomena, etc. Sample Questions: How has the opening up of China impacted network and related businesses in Japan? What role will Japanese policy and businesses have in the development of network-related markets in China from now? Will China replace Japan as a center of high-tech market development for mobile wireless or other technologies? How have Asian countries interacted with regard to standards-setting? Are these patterns changing?