LinkedIn Launches in Japan

Arvind Rajan, head of LinkedIn's Asia operations, told ABC News that Japan is key market for the company because of its technologically sophisticated work force. LinkedIn hopes that the lessons learned in Japan will ultimately translate into new offerings for the rest of the world.

LinkedIn launched its online professional networking service in Japanese on Thursday, the first Asian language platform for the company with plans to expand even more in the region.

Arvind Rajan, head of LinkedIn’s Asia operations, told ABC News that Japan is key market for the company because of its technologically sophisticated work force. LinkedIn hopes that the lessons learned in Japan will ultimately translate into new offerings for the rest of the world.

Reportedly, the professional networking service has nearly 120 million members worldwide, with 20 million in Asia and the South Pacific.

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