Yahoo Auctions in Japan
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Case Details:
Case Code : BSTR309
Case Length : 17 Pages
Period : 1999-2008
Organization : Yahoo
Pub Date : 2009
Teaching Note :Not Available
Countries : Japan
Industry : Internet & e-commerce
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Exhibits
Exhibit I: Yahoo Japan - financial Trends
Exhibit II: Top Websites in Japan* - August 2007
Exhibit III: Yahoo's Acquisitions
Exhibit IV: Yahoo's Business Activities (as of 2007)
Exhibit V: Yahoo Financial Summary
Exhibit VI: Softbank - Business Segments as of 2007
Exhibit VII: Softbank - Financial Highlights
Exhibit VIII: Yahoo Japan's Strategy
Exhibit IX: Web Page of Yahoo Japan Auctions |
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