With over US$500 billion under management, Asset Management One is one of the largest asset management companies in Japan and Asia.

Through the company’s global network of offices in Tokyo, New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore, Asset Management One is able to offer a wide range of high-standard products and solutions and provide localized services to investors around the world.

“As we embark on our second mid-term plan, we will harness the expertise which our four member companies have cultivated over the years and allocate our resources effectively to become a goal-based solutions provider,” shares Sugano.

“We plan to go the extra mile in analysing our clients’ portfolios and adapt to their needs in order to provide solutions which will enable our customers to achieve their financial goals.”

Asset Management One is a signatory of the United Nations-supported ‘Principles for Responsible Investment’ and has worked on socially-responsible investments from day one to support clients’ long-term interests.

“Our multiple ESG (environmental, social and governance) related funds total US$1.4 billion and are proving to be of great interest to our target client base,” shares Sugano.

With a presence in Singapore for over a decade through DIAM’s Singapore office, the company’s investment capabilities have been strengthened in order to meet growing demand across the region.

“We will be preparing for more various types of products to fit into the market needs including Singapore,” concludes Sugano. “Our Singapore office will play a key role in leading our efforts to expand our customer base across Asia. Looking forward, we intend to become the most-trusted asset management company in the industry.”

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“We prioritized quality-shipping to differentiate ourselves from the competition and we are now at the forefront of the industry’s ‘green’ movement through our environmental compliance.”

Operating about 200 vessels, NS United group’s fleet includes a hybrid vessel for coastal use.

“Our customers are increasingly concerned with environmental corporate governance and we responded to this by positioning ourselves as leaders in ‘green shipping’,” says Tanimizu.

“We are the first company in Japan to operate the hybrid vessel and we are looking into managing even larger hybrid vessels in the future.”

With strong economic growth across Asia and the broader Eurasian region, Tanimizu intends to capitalize on global business opportunities through Singapore.

“Knowledge is accumulated in Singapore and every global shipping and resource company is there,” says Tanimizu.

NS United started its business in Singapore in 1992 and today its subsidiary, NS United Bulk is expanding the business operations backed by its locational advantage.

“It is important for us to remain in Singapore, to gain insights and build relations. From Singapore, we will strive to become one of the world’s ‘greenest’ shipping companies and continue to provide superior quality services to our customers.”

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“We are very aware of the role sugar plays in health issues such as diabetes,” explains Saiga. “In order to address these issues, we have developed functional sugars which are a healthier alternative to traditional sugar.”

Mitsui Sugar has been developing health functions of carbohydrates called Palatinose®, which works to moderate the absorption of sugar thus preferred by health-conscious people and athletes.

The company intends to continue investing in scientific research and education, particularly in Singapore, to help develop sugar alternatives while promoting the more healthier and functional uses of sugar.

“Together with SIS, we look forward to ensuring we become a reliable supplier of highly quality sweeteners in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa for both traditional and functional sugars,” concludes Saiga.

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Their local subsidiary, Azbil Singapore Pte. Ltd., has been delivering building-systems solutions since 1998. Across Singapore, Azbil have deployed life-cycle solutions in plants, landmark building complexes, hotels, institutions of higher learning, hospitals, and data centres, resulting in reduced energy usage and CO2 emissions.

Last year, the company established their Strategic Planning & Development Office for    Southeast Asia here to strategically develop regional business and strengthen business administration among its subsidiaries, through initiatives such as implementing best practices and solutions across the region, and thereby creating a showroom to highlight the Azbil Group’s technologies, and leading the Group’s participation in the Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) trade show this year for the second consecutive year.

Moving forward, Azbil Will go beyond automation by offering even more life-cycle solutions that solve customers’ problems and tackle issues faced by society.

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Equipment for the project had to be transported almost 800km to the site. The power plant, which has commenced full commercial operation last year, is one of the most efficient and largest of its kind in the country. This year, JEL is focused on delivering more turnkey projects across Southeast Asia.

“Our vision is to be the leading engineering and construction service provider in Asia,” says Akamatsu. “We aim to become the partner of choice in the region by earning the trust of our clients and strengthening our long-term working relationships.”

“Southeast Asia is a huge market and we want to capitalize on the region’s economic growth. Southeast Asia will remain our area of focus,” says Akamatsu.

“The volume of business we do in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam is increasing and we are penetrating countries such as Myanmar. In addition, we are diversifying to markets including the Philippines, Bangladesh, the Middle East and countries in Africa such as Mozambique.”

With an extensive global network, JEL works closely with its customers including Japanese companies in global markets.

“We are able to maximize our resources by strengthening the construction divisions of our subsidiaries,” says Akamatsu. “We intend to secure larger power plant projects in the region while focusing on renewable energy solutions, developing non-energy projects and strengthening our maintenance services.”

JEL continues to enhance its operational efficiency and project management capabilities while expanding its global footprint.

“We aspire to improve our existing business through technology and innovation,” says Akamatsu. “In addition to upholding the highest safety standards, we will strive to be lean, flexible and responsive to changes in the market.”

While renewing its corporate brand image this year, the company will retain its core values of diligence, continuous learning, shared ownership, customer satisfaction and respect.

“The keyword for us is ‘change’,” concludes Akamatsu. “In order to remain fresh and competitive in a rapidly changing industry, we are embracing changes and will integrate our resources to ensure the future growth of the company.”

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