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Belgium - Japan
Belgium and Japan share a dynamic partnership built on 160 years of diplomatic ties, anchored in trust, innovation and shared values, advancing collaboration in sustainability, industry and global engagement.
As Belgium continues to bolster its relationship with Japan, key organizations such as the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Normec OWS, and Kobe University Brussels European Center (KUBEC) are playing...
Bridges: As we mark 160 years of diplomatic ties, how would you describe Japan–Belgium relations today? Ambassador Osuga: Belgium is a strategic partner for Japan, sharing fundamental values and principles....
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With operations in Belgium dating back to 1978, Honda Motor Europe Logistics (HMEL) transports Honda cars, motorcycles, power products and industrial engines to Honda dealers and distributors across Europe. The...
“Exactly because of these values — which are paramount in the Japanese culture and in the way they do business — our company is drawn towards the Japanese market.” Established...
Belgium is a major gateway to the European continent and beyond. The country’s role in the pan-European network led to Nippon Express, a leading Japanese logistics provider, establishing a subsidiary...
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Why Belgium State-of-the art multimodal Infrastructure Geographically positioned in the heart of Europe 80% of European purchasing power is within an 800-km radius of Brussels Belgium is...
Belgium and Japan are celebrating 155 years of diplomatic relations. Bridges (by Synergy Media Specialists) spoke with Japanese Ambassador Makita Shimokawa on the long-standing relationship between both countries and Belgium’s...
Since 1978, the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) has been connecting Belgium, Luxembourg and Japan. BLCCJ President Fabrice D. Tilot spoke with Bridges about fostering economic, commercial and...
In an increasingly interconnected global economy, logistics play a fundamental role in international cooperation, enabling the exchange not only of goods, but also of knowledge, expertise and trust. Gosselin, a...
Marking 160 years of Belgium–Japan relations, Prof. Gilbert Declerck, president of the Belgium-Japan Association (BJA), reflects on a partnership that has grown from 1866 ties to a modern network of...
Automotive type approval is the essential process of certifying vehicles and their components to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Vinçotte, Belgium’s leading inspection, auditing and certification company, takes pride in...
“Exactly because of these values — which are paramount in the Japanese culture and in the way they do business — our company is drawn towards the Japanese market.” Established...
Belgium is a major gateway to the European continent and beyond. The country’s role in the pan-European network led to Nippon Express, a leading Japanese logistics provider, establishing a subsidiary...
Grunberger Diamonds traces its roots to Antwerp, Belgium’s diamond district, where craftsmanship and trade shaped the global jewelry market. The company began with Samuel Grunberger in the 1930s, laying the...
With operations in Belgium dating back to 1978, Honda Motor Europe Logistics (HMEL) transports Honda cars, motorcycles, power products and industrial engines to Honda dealers and distributors across Europe. The...
Newton Biocapital (NBC) was founded in 2017 with a clear ambition: to set up a life sciences venture capital fund, with a focus on exploiting synergies between Belgium and Japan....
When people talk about energy transition, the focus often lands on generation — offshore wind turbines turning and solar panels catching the sun. The backbone of the transformation is less...
Bridges: As we mark 160 years of diplomatic ties, how would you describe Japan–Belgium relations today? Ambassador Osuga: Belgium is a strategic partner for Japan, sharing fundamental values and principles....
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in...
As Belgium continues to bolster its relationship with Japan, key organizations such as the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Normec OWS, and Kobe University Brussels European Center (KUBEC) are playing...
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS Why Belgium State-of-the art multimodal Infrastructure Geographically positioned in the heart of Europe 80% of European purchasing power is within an 800-km radius of Brussels Belgium is...
Belgium and Japan are celebrating 155 years of diplomatic relations. Bridges (by Synergy Media Specialists) spoke with Japanese Ambassador Makita Shimokawa on the long-standing relationship between both countries and Belgium’s...