The EU-japan Centre organized a workshop at EABF on EU-Japan business cooperation in and with Africa.
Video of the workshop
That workshop was the 3rd most attended workshop with more than 500 participants.
You would like to know if your goods may benefit from the existing free trade agreement between the EU and Japan?
You are exporting to Japan but are unsure what 'preferential tariff treatment', 'rules of origin' and 'HS codes' are?
"How to export using the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)", can help you find your way and also point you to sources of help and information. The handbook includes straightforward explanations, step-by-step instructions, and other tips.
Topics covered on the February issue:
JAPANESE INDUSTRY AND POLICY NEWS
February, 2022
Legislation and Policy News
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This report takes a look at digital transformation (DX) that has been a key and a growing topic over the past years, where Japan is no exception. It aims to provide a holistic overview of the current state of the digital transition in Japan, with a focus on the initiatives undertaken by the private sector and assess the way it has transformed its business and operating models. On this basis, it aims to identify potential opportunities for European companies to enter the Japanese market in the…
Success in Japan requires a deep and ongoing understanding of the consumer. By ‘marketing,’ the authors mean developing and adapting the offer to meet the needs of local consumers as well as encouraging them to buy, and repeat buy through communication and promotional activities.
Topics covered on the January 2022 issue:
Legislation and Policy News
JIS established "vacuum glass" to improve the heat insulation of windows
New promotion law enforced on April 1 to reduce 12 disposable plastic items such as forks and spoons
RCEP comes into effect, 30% of the world's GDP starts in a huge economic zone
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Survey and Business Data
2022 marks the 35th anniversary of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation launched in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI).
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