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The strategic partnership between the EU and Japan continues to grow and to become even more dynamic, as the two partners are strengthening their cooperation in areas of high economic potential, which contribute to economic resilience and security in the current geopolitical context and accelerated technological shifts.
Interview series: the people behind EU-Japan Cooperation
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is happy to introduce the second installment of a series of articles meant to introduce the individuals and organizations making EU-Japan collaboration possible. We hope you enjoy a snippet of our interview with Marcus Schurmann, the CEO of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan - AHK Japan.
Strategic Partnership between Japan and Romania
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Joint Committee with the European Union takes place in Tokyo
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Interview series: the people behind EU-Japan cooperation
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is launching a new series of articles meant to introduce the individuals and organizations making EU-Japan collaboration possible. Here below is a snippet of the interview with our first guest: Sophie Bocklandt, General Manager, Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan - BLCCJ.
Highlighting contributors to EU-Japan cooperation: Sophie Bocklandt
Who are the people making EU-Japan collaboration possible? Enjoy our first interview with Sophie Bocklandt, the General Manager at the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ).
EU signs agreement boosting air services with Japan
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