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🇯🇵🤝 Japanese Business in Lviv: Strategic Cooperation with JETRO - Japan External Trade Organization On January 28, we were pleased to welcome representatives of the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Lviv. 🧑💼 The main purpose of the visit was to explore Lviv's investment potential and prospects for cooperation between Ukrainian and Japanese companies. Together with international partners, we discussed business development opportunities, investments, and new prospects for cooperation between Ukraine and Japan. 💡 During the visit, a discussion was held about Ukraine's investment climate and prospects for cooperation between Japanese and Ukrainian companies. Participants discussed key aspects of Ukraine's attractiveness for international investors. In particular, they noted the flexibility and adaptability of the Ukrainian business environment. 🔹 They also reviewed new legislative initiatives to promote foreign investment, as well as infrastructure opportunities for manufacturing and technology companies. 🔹 Special attention was paid to the development of industries that may interest Japanese investors, such as mechanical engineering, IT sector, agricultural market, and renewable energy. 🔹 An important aspect of the discussion was the creation of a stable and predictable business climate that will enable long-term investment projects and contribute to Ukraine's economic growth. 📌 This visit is another step towards expanding economic partnership between Ukraine and Japan. Participants agreed to further deepen cooperation, exchange business delegations, and consider specific investment opportunities in key sectors. 🔸 The next step will be preparing future meetings to attract Japanese companies to the Ukrainian market. We believe that our cooperation will open new horizons for business! European Business Association Invest in Lviv Tomohiro YODEN Andriy Pavliv Maryana Lutsyshyn Anton Podilchak Taras Yurynts Andrii Matsyhin Taras Ivantsiv Oksana Kokots

Japan is set to finance a $188 million technology transfer to Ukrainian businesses, fostering innovation and growth. This initiative aims to support Ukraine's economic development by providing access to advanced technologies. The collaboration is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and drive technological advancements in various sectors. Stay updated on how this significant investment will impact Ukraine's business landscape. https://lnkd.in/gzNc_2fe #Japan #Ukraine #TechnologyTransfer #Innovation #EconomicDevelopment #TechInvestment #BilateralTies #BusinessGrowth #TechNews #GlobalCollaboration #UnderstandingEnterpriseTech #EnterpriseTechnologyNow #EnterpriseTechnologyToday

🚀🌏 Big News in Global Research & Innovation! 🌏🚀 The #EU and #Japan have officially launched formal talks to associate Japan with #HorizonEurope, the EU’s premier research and innovation funding program! 🎓🔬 👏 This exciting step marks a significant milestone in fostering #globalcollaboration to address challenges like climate change, health, and cutting-edge technologies. 🤝 🇪🇺 🌏 Iliana Ivanova, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, said: “The opening of the negotiations on the association of Japan to Horizon Europe marks a step change in our cooperation. For both EU and Japan, research and innovation are key to ensuring competitiveness and achieving the green and digital transitions. Together, we will be able to reach them faster, and find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.” "Japan is a key strategic partner for Europe and bilateral research and innovation relations have developed steadily over the past two decades. Working with a budget of €93.5 billion over seven years (2021-27), Horizon Europe is open to the world. Researchers and organisations from all over the world can participate in most calls, but those from associated countries have additional opportunities in collaborative projects and are treated on par with their EU counterparts with regard to access to funding." 📖 Read more here: EU and Japan launch formal talks on association to Horizon Europe 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eCSJPrRK #EUJapanPartnership #HorizonEurope #GlobalInnovation #ResearchForTheFuture NexusForum.EU EU Digital & Tech

This just in! Formal negotiations have been launched on Japan’s association to #HorizonEurope. With this move, Japan joins the list of other like-minded non-EU countries with a strong science, innovation and technology profile – such as Canada, New Zealand or South Korea. This collaboration, in addition to the EU-Japan deal on data flows (July 2024) could be a game changer in ensuring competitiveness, in these times of volatile policy changes potentially shaking up the status quo, across the industry!  https://lnkd.in/e2D62K3W

China-Kenya Tech Cooperation Fosters Mutual Growth James Shikwati, director of the Inter Region Economic Network, highlighted the importance of China-Kenya technological cooperation in driving mutual growth. In an interview with Xinhua, Shikwati emphasized China's role in providing affordable technology to Kenya and its position as a major importer of Kenyan avocados. Shikwati called for research exchange platforms between the two countries to facilitate technology transfer. He noted opportunities for collaboration between Chinese digital platforms and Kenya's M-Pesa system, as well as China's support in helping Kenya achieve sustainable development goals, particularly through solar technology adoption. Looking ahead, Shikwati emphasized the importance of Africa's active engagement in digital technology and artificial intelligence developments. He expressed optimism for the upcoming Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing, highlighting the potential for Africa to become a significant player in the Chinese market. Shikwati envisions a shared future promoting culture, peace, and prosperity, aligning with the aspirations of both China and Kenya. #ChinaKenyaCooperation #TechInnovation #DigitalEconomy #SustainableDevelopment #AfricaChinaRelations

China-Japan-South Korea business summit pledges efforts to promote cooperation More than 200 participants of the 8th China-Japan-South Korea Business Summit here on Monday hailed the resumption of trilateral economic and trade cooperation with fresh impetus injected after a hiatus of more than four years, pledging efforts to promote the cooperation between business communities. The business figures from China, Japan and South Korea gathered on the sidelines of the 9th trilateral leaders' meeting held here on Sunday and Monday after a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The last leaders' meeting was held in December 2019 in China's southwestern city of Chengdu. Business communities in the three neighboring countries hailed the convening of the trilateral leaders' meeting and its outcomes, voiced support for trilateral economic cooperation, and pledged efforts towards closer cooperation in facilitating digital transition, stimulating trade, stabilizing supply chains, green transition, responses to population ageing, and healthcare, among other areas. Guest speakers from China, Japan and South Korea at the summit shared their insight into economic revitalization and sustainable development amid the changes in regional and international situations, highlighting population ageing as a common socioeconomic challenge for the three nations demanding cooperation of the business communities in a proactive response. #Japan #SouthKorea #CCPIT #KCCI

🤝 The Ukrainian Cluster Movement is growing stronger together with Ukrainian business 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 🚀 As part of the project "Internationalization of Ukrainian Clusters: How to Thrive in the EU Cluster Ecosystem" under the EU4Business: SME Recovery, Competitiveness and Internationalisation programme, we are pleased to announce the readiness of 15 Ukrainian clusters for the @European Cluster Conference 2024 by European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP), which will take place in Brussels on 6-8 May. For the third time, Quality Centre LLC has been selected as a partner in the preparation and organisation of the trip for the best representatives of Ukrainian clusters to international cluster conferences (EU Cluster Conference 2022 and Clusters Meet Regions in Kosice 2023). The outbreak of russian aggression has given rise to active unity and cooperation of Ukrainian enterprises from many industries. "The biggest wave of clustering and internationalisation of business, which has been many times discussed before, came in March 2022. Our choice was to unite the leading companies in their industries. This is evidenced by the Ukrainian Automotive and Mobility Cluster, whose members employ more than 15,000 people," says Olga Trofymova, co-founder of the Ukrainian Cluster Alliance (UCA), cluster manager of the Ukrainian Automotive and Mobility Cluster, and director of the Quality Centre. The selected participants are totally ready: they took part in two webinars (on developing their own profile on the conference platform and on conducting negotiations), attended individual meetings on the development of profiles and presentations. More than 15 potential partners are found for each of the participants in the identified partnership and projects. "Ukrainian clusters have a lot to share with the international community. And it's not just about demonstrating the incredible resilience that the whole world is talking about. It's about innovation, our potential for growth and scaling, which would not have happened without openness, trust and cooperation with international partners," commented Anna Haiduchok, Head of Component EU4Business Programe at GIZ Ukraine. So, we can confidently say that we have every reason to expect powerful results from the participation of Ukrainian cluster delegation at this event. In the near future, we will show the most influential clusters and their brightest representatives. After all, behind every successful step Ukraine makes on its way to internationalisation is a specific person or business that sets worthy examples for colleagues to follow. #eu4business, #StandForUkraine, #gizSME

Opportunities in coupling of Belt and Road Initiative, EAEU outweigh challenges — expert "It should be noted that the trend of expanding cooperation between China and Russia at the level of regions is uncontainable," Senior Researcher at the Chinese Taihe Institute Ding Jianwei noted BEIJING, September 23/ Favorable opportunities of Sino-Russian projects in coupling of the Belt and Road Initiative and the program of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) outweigh the challenges that the two countries face, Senior Researcher at the Chinese Taihe Institute, an expert at the Eurasian Institute of Social Development at the Development Research Center of the State Council of China Ding Jianwei told TASS. "It should be noted that the trend of expanding cooperation between China and Russia at the level of regions is uncontainable. And though in strategic coupling of projects in the One belt one union format (programs uniting Belt and Road and the EAEU are meant - TASS) with the participation of two countries there are difficulties the cooperation opportunities still outweigh challenges," he said. The coupling of such projects should be considered "as a new engine of the Sino-Russian relations that ensure new cooperation framework" and it will contribute both to strengthening of economic ties and maintaining stability, the expert noted, adding that "this is of great importance for development, cooperation and prosperity of the whole Eurasian continent." The pandemic and the Ukrainian crisis have seriously influenced the stability of international supplies, while geopolitical games have affected the globalization process, Ding Jianwei stressed. "This will possibly lead to regionalization of Chinese supply chains [of projects] of the Belt and Road [initiative], especially under the pressure being placed by the US on a respective high-tech strategic segment," the expert explained. Insufficient balance in the structure of trade, cultural and legal differences may become a constraining factor complicating the coupling of those programs of the Sino-Russian trade and economic development, he added. "However, if China and Russia fully use their own advantages, strengthen the strategic dialogue, form communication, ensure uninterrupted trade, financial integration and maintain interpersonal contacts, as well as concertedly create a single legal base and technical standards in the economic space, ensure the scale and level of investment in expansion of infrastructure construction, the roadmap on coupling of the strategies of economic development of the People’s Republic of China and Russia will be definitely implemented," the expert concluded. (Part One, Continued in Part Two in the next post) #business #finance #financialservices

🏠 Vietnam has become my second home, and I’ve dedicated myself to building bridges between Vietnam and the rest of the world—especially Poland, the country where I was born. 📜 This week marks a historic moment: the first visit of Vietnam's Prime Minister to Poland in 15 years. Vietnamese media call it a breakthrough in bilateral relations, and I couldn’t agree more. 📈 Vietnam is already Poland's largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, with trade increasing from $2.11 billion in 2020 to $3.43 billion in 2024. 🤝 These connections give me great optimism for the future of collaboration between our two nations. 🔗 On a smaller scale, I am proud to contribute to this growing bridge. 🏗️ Just a few days ago, together with my organization EVIT Organization we finalized a new collaboration between TechBank and a Polish leading technology company. 🧱It’s a small brick in a much larger structure, but every step counts in creating meaningful partnerships. 🚀 So I will keep going! If any Vietnamese enterprise is looking for help to expand their business to foreign markets, I am more than happy to use my skills, experience, and network to support you on this exciting journey.