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\u201cThe relationship between Japan and the Netherlands holds great potential for growth and collaboration,\u201d says Radboud Molijn, managing director of Global Bridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Radboud Molijn<\/strong>, Managing Director of Global Bridges | \u00a9 Global Bridges<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat has been true 425 years ago, but it also promises successful forms of cooperation in the future. Both countries share a rich history of trade, and our cultural exchanges make this partnership unique. The Netherlands is a good base for Japanese newcomers in the European market, both from a tax and logistics perspective, and everybody speaks English!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Bridges focuses supporting Japanese companies with their business development in Europe. Regularly working with Japanese banks to identify suitable \u2018target companies\u2019 for their Japanese clients in The Netherlands and north-west Europe, the team understands the Dutch and European markets and the nuances of Japanese business culture, supporting companies by advising on company valuation, coordinating the due diligence process and above all: managing expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relationship between Japan and the Netherlands holds great potential for growth and collaboration.<\/p>Radboud Molijn<\/strong>, Managing Director of Global Bridges<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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\u201cJapanese firms often have specific expectations when entering into business with a Dutch or European company,\u201d says Molijn, who also serves as a Supervisory Director at European holdings of Japanese companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis can easily result in misunderstandings, so we also assist our Japanese clients with their PMI process once they have acquired a European company.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a9 Iris van den Broek<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Balancing stability and agility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Contrasts in business styles add to the complementary nature of Dutch and Japan ties. While Japanese firms tend to have a long-term strategic vision, Dutch companies often operate with a more immediate, pragmatic approach, providing the perfect balance between stability and agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global Bridges has experience in a wide range of industrial sectors, incl. renewable energy (in which they cooperate with a well-known Dutch VC company), water treatment, energy saving and CO2 reduction, but also IT and semiconductor technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe even supported a Japanese mushroom company to acquire a mushroom growing company in The Netherlands. One of our strong points is our network which enables us to approach target in Europe that are not yet on the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Netherlands, known for its horticultural expertise, is addressing food security challenges, especially relevant for resource-constrained Japan. By sharing knowledge and technologies, both nations can enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCelebrating 425 years of relations, it is vital that we continue to leverage our strengths by enhancing our understanding, embracing our differences, fostering innovation and building robust relationships that will sustain and strengthen partnerships for many years to come. Viva the Dutch and Japanese relations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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