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May 13, 2021Taiwan and Japan: Dynamic partners in commerce, investment and industry
Taiwan has successfully positioned itself as a strong regional and internation...
April 26, 2021New Zealand and Japan Going on 70 years
A message from Koichi Ito, Japan’s ambassador to New Zealand In November 202...
May 8, 2020Celebrating 75 years of independence and stronger economic ties to Japan
This year marks an important milestone for Indonesia as it celebrates 75 years...
April 8, 2020Japan and Singapore: A unified approach to society and ASEAN
Japan and Singapore have dynamic and well-established economies. Both countrie...
March 11, 2020Denmark and Japan continue to strengthen economic ties
The relationship between Japan and Denmark has been running smoothly for over ...
February 5, 2020Japan and Mexico celebrate 15 years of growing economic partnership
As Japan and Mexico celebrate the 15th anniversary of their economic partnersh...
January 31, 2020Japan and Norway — strengthening cooperation and trade
Japan and Norway celebrate their 115th anniversary of diplomatic ties this yea...
January 21, 2020Strategic partners Japan and Brazil celebrate milestone
This year marks a milestone year for the relationship between Japan and Brazil...
December 24, 2019A new era for Japan-China relations
by Akio Isomata, Ambassador and Consul-General of Japan in Shanghai Japan and ...
December 5, 2019Finland and Japan Celebrate 100 Years of Friendship and Cooperation
President of the Republic Sauli Niinisto and Jenni Haukio hosted Crown Prince ...
October 28, 2019Turkey: Japan’s gateway to the world
President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe | ...
October 25, 2019100 Years of Japan-Czech Exchange
A message from Martin Tomčo, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Japan on the...
September 25, 2019Thailand focuses on industry, investment and innovation
Foreign investors are upbeat regarding Thailand’s economic outlook. With a de...
August 30, 2019South Africa and Japan — a flourishing ‘Good Hope’ partnership
Africa means business. Foreign direct investment into Africa is on the rise an...
August 29, 2019Morocco and Japan — working together to drive economic growth
The second day of The seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Develo...
August 15, 2019India and Japan: A strategic global partnership
After establishing a peace treaty and diplomatic relations on 28th April, 1952...
July 1, 2019Canada and Japan celebrate 90 years
“This year’s 90th anniversary of Japan- Canada diplomatic relations is a per...
June 28, 2019North Rhine-Westphalia and Japan: Connecting through people, business and digital transformation
In the 1950s, Japanese trading house executives were the first to settle in Du...
June 11, 2019Philippines on the rise
A message from the President of the Philippines Rodrigo R. Duterte As a reflec...
May 10, 2019‘Look East Policy 2.0’ brings Malaysia and Japan together
One year ago today saw Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad reinstated as Prime Minist...
May 1, 2019Japan and Singapore Strategic Partners Developing the Region
Singapore’s Ambassador to Japan Lui Tuck Yew shares some insights with Synerg...
April 25, 2019Japan’s commitment to Vietnam strengthens the country’s ability to attract global investment
Vietnam’s unprecedented economic growth has captured the world’s attention F...
January 28, 2019An excellent bilateral relationship celebrates 150 years
In 1869 Austria and Japan concluded the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Nav...
January 25, 2019Egypt and Japan: A historical partnership focuses on the future
One-hundred and fifty-five years ago, the second Japanese mission to Europe, t...
January 22, 2019Free Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement Continues to Strengthen Japan-Switzerland Relations a Decade After
H.E. Jean-François Paroz, Ambassador, Embassy of Switzerland in Japan shares ...
December 18, 2018140th national day: The State of Qatar strengthens its international ties
This year saw the International Monetary Fund rank Qatar as the world’s riche...
December 14, 2018Year of Zayed: Continuing Sheikh Zayed’s legacy of collaboration
This year marks the 100th anniversary since the birth of Sheikh Zayed bin Sult...- November 15, 2018
Enhancing ASEAN Integration through resilience and innovation
As Chair of this year’s 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) S... - November 13, 2018
150 years on, Spain and Japan strengthen their commitment to one another
To mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations bet... - November 9, 2018
Celebrating Poland: 100 years of independence and diplomatic relations with Japan
Synergy Media Specialists shares key thought leadership insights into Poland’... - October 23, 2018
Historical anniversary signals long standing friendship
The grand Buda Castle and iconic Széchenyi Chain Bridge welcome travelers tra... - October 22, 2018
On Target: Sporting nations share economic success
As investment opportunities continue to create strong business ventures and cl... - October 10, 2018
Transforming Taiwan: Innovative industries and new partnerships
President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration has placed high priority on transform... - October 1, 2018
A year on from their diamond anniversary – Japan and Australia relations continue to shine
Australia and Japan celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Japan-Australia Com... - July 13, 2018
Japonismes 2018: les âmes en resonance
‘Japonismes 2018: les âmes en resonance’ (souls in resonance) festival was ... 
July 11, 2018Sweden and Japan — 150 years of collaboration and friendship
This year, Japan and Sweden celebrate 150 years of diplomatic relations. Durin...- July 2, 2018
Hong Kong – The heart of the Asian business community
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is one of Asia’s most important... 
May 15, 2018A Golden Age of Strategic Partnership
Through strong leadership and the establishment of real economic drivers, the ...
May 11, 201860 years on, Japan-Indonesia strategic partnership grows stronger
Since Japan and Indonesia established bilateral relations in 1958, much has be...
April 27, 2018Japan and the Netherlands – A deep-rooted friendship
In 1609, the Dutch and Japanese established their first official trade-relatio...
April 25, 2018Expanding economic exchanges with Singapore and ASEAN
KEIDANREN (Japan Business Federation) is a comprehensive economic organization...- January 31, 2018
Singapore Ushers in the Asian Century
The city-state of Singapore has seen remarkable growth since being founded jus... 
January 18, 2018Working towards a ‘Golden-era’ of Sino-Norwegian relations
Diplomatic relations between China and Norway were normalised in December 2016...
December 14, 2017Thailand strengthens its position as a key ASEAN investment destination
‘What we have decided today is only a small beginning of what we hope will be...
December 13, 2017Taiwan and the US share a common belief in ‘free, fair and reciprocal’ trade
Taiwan continues to impress global markets through its focus on innovation, te...
November 14, 2017India looks to ASEAN for Growth and Opportunity
India is the fastest growing economy in the world. According to a report relea...
November 9, 2017Republic of Indonesia and Singapore mark half a century of close ties
"We are neighbors by God's will, by geography, but we are and always will be g...
September 6, 2017Partnering for Change, Engaging the World
This year sees the Philippines hold the Chairmanship of ASEAN (Association of ...
July 27, 2017Swiss companies thrive in Singapore and Southeast Asia
For ninety years, Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE) has played a key role i...
June 30, 2017Together – Progress – Opportunity
CY Leung, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region “July 1, 2...
June 29, 2017Celebrating Canada’s 150 years and the country’s strong China ties
2017 is a momentous year for Canada. The peaceful nation, famous for maple syr...
April 26, 2017ASEAN – Encouraging business partnerships, trade and investment for fifty years
ASEAN – Encouraging business partnerships, trade and investment for fift...
August 8, 2016The United States and the City-state of Singapore – Fifty Years of Close Ties
A message from Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti “It was natural that a Los ...
April 25, 201650 years: Stronger than ever
The trade and economic relationship between Japan and Singapore has evolved ov...
September 18, 201545th Anniversary and a decade of ‘Free Trade’ drives China – Chile relations
Minister Heraldo Muñoz is the current Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile un...
July 1, 2015Trans-Pacific Partners: Strengthening Canada – Singapore Ties
This year marks Canada and Singapore’s fiftieth anniversary of diplomatic tie...
June 3, 2015Reaching new heights of cooperation
Hannah Edinger, Director, Frontier Advisory Since 1998 when South Africa estab...
April 22, 2015Message from Berit Basse, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore
Berit Basse, Ambassador of Denmark to Singapore "Ever since Denmark and Singap...
April 21, 2015Strengthening the Singapore – Japan Economic Partnership
Singapore’s Golden Jubilee Anniversary and the launch of the ASEAN Economic C...
December 16, 2014Message from the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev
‘Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries, K...
December 12, 2014New Opportunities For Investors
New extensive free trade agreement between China and Iceland offers multiple o...
November 28, 2014Message from Richard Bruton, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation
‘Ireland’s commitment to low corporation tax and pro-business policies makes...
December 6, 2013Warm ties from Finland’s cold climes
Finland’s ambassador to Singapore, Ari Heikkinen, speaks to Vincent Wee about...
September 3, 2013Strengthening Japan – ASEAN Relations
The vision of ASEAN’s founding members: the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, ...
November 5, 2012Industry depends on foreign investment
Investments in Australia's resource sector have enabled the country to develop...
August 1, 2012Investing in a knowledge-based economy
With its stable economy, political stability, transparency and world-class inf...
July 6, 2012A Leading ASEAN Nation
On 8 August 2012, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will cele...
June 5, 2012Celebrating 40 years of Diplomatic Relations
Since classical antiquity, Greece has been a formidable maritime nation. The c...
June 1, 2012Contributing solutions to the world’s common challenges
Hirofumi Hirano, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technolog...
May 1, 2012Overseas Filipinos fuel property sector boom
A Cause for Celebration - ‘Labor Day’ in the Philippines. Today, in more tha...
March 20, 2012A Maturing ‘Teenage Economy’
Bheki Sibiya, CEO Chamber of Mines of South Africa The African continent’s re...
March 1, 2012Collaboration and Expertise lead to Maritime Success
Masahiro Akiyama, Chairman, OPRF As an industrial exporting powerhouse, Japan ...
February 29, 2012A Thousand Years of Maritime Expertise
With one of Europe’s longest stretches of coastline and surrounded by over 40...
February 28, 2012Open society and a true trading nation
The Port of Rotterdam has an annual throughput of about 430 million tonnes. Th...
January 1, 2012Australia – Right place, right time
With its competitive economy and strong trade links, Australia continues to st...
December 1, 2011Bridging eastern and western markets
With its vibrant economy, proximity to the Mainland China market, rule of law ...