Editorial
Fifty years of ASEAN-Japan partnership: From collaboration to mutual prosperity
Japan has played a key role in the ASEAN, with informal communications dating to 1973 and formal relations to March 1977, with the ASEAN-Japan Forum.
Trading
O’will Corporation: Providing end-to-end business solutions in Japan and across Asia
For the past 37 years, Tokyo-based O’will Corporation has made it their mission to provide total business coordination throughout the entire product cycle.
Manufacturing
Shinx Corporation: Bringing cutting-edge quality and industry expertise to ASEAN markets
Shinx Corporation Co., Ltd., Japan’s first movers in the non-ferrous metal cutting and milling sector, has been providing topnotch service to the market since 1997.
Automotive Parts
SPK Corporation: Driving success in the Southeast Asian automotive aftermarket
SPK Corporation has been in the business of supplying primary auto¬motive parts, accessories, and industrial vehicle parts in the aftermarket for over a century.
Shipping & Logistics
Asahi Tanker Co. Ltd.: Developing future-ready energy transport solutions, today
Energy is at the core of every aspect of life. But, in the race towards cleaner and greener solutions, it is vital to ensure...
Professional Services
Hays Specialist Recruitment Japan: Empowering companies with expert placement solutions
A business is only as strong as its people. The task of hiring, however, can be daunting.
Editorial
Kotaro Tamura, Adjunct Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore (NUS)
With Japan’s vaccine rollout gaining speed, how should Japanese business leaders capitalise on economic recovery and leverage on opportunities as the market starts warming up?
As consumers have been noted to be more financially prudent during the pandemic, there will be an expected surge in spending once the economy recovers. This increased spending will be particularly prominent in the food and travel industry – where consumers previously held back from spending during the pandemic.
Editorial
Japan and Singapore: A unified approach to society and ASEAN
Japan is the world’s third largest economy and a global technology leader. Singapore is the world’s most advanced and competitive economy, surpassing the United States, according to the World Economic Forums’s 2019 Global Competitiveness Report.Both countries contribute to one another’s advancement said Ambassador Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Ambassador of Singapore to Japan; “Singapore and Japan enjoy long-standing economic ties, underpinned by strong trade, investment and tourism linkages.”
Government
Interview with Peter Tan Hai Chuan, Ambassador of Singapore to Japan
Singapore and Japan enjoy long-standing economic ties, underpinned by strong trade, investment and tourism linkages. Japan was Singapore’s 7th largest trading partner in 2019,...
Government
Interview with H.E. Jun Yamazaki, Ambassador of Japan to Singapore
Japan and Singapore are enjoying very strong economic ties. Japan is Asia’s biggest investor in Singapore, while Singapore is the biggest investor in Japan...
Academe
Top Science and Technology university in Japan, Tokyo Tech nurtures global leaders for a better world
Quality education and research is a key element in nurturing individuals who can contribute to society. Tokyo Institute of Technology, or Tokyo Tech, is a perfect example of an institution that is capable of providing world-class education and research.
Electronics
Hirose Electric Singapore offering unmatched services in South East Asia
Recognizing the importance of the growing market in South East Asia, Hirose first entered the market in 1995 – with a branch office in...