Keynote remarks from the Australia Japan Security and Decarbonisation event
17 December 2024On Thursday, 5 December, the Perth USAsia Centre led by Gordon Flake hosted a business briefing with Mr Takayuki Ueda, President and CEO of INPEX CORPORATION, Japan’s flagship energy company. Ueda San spoke on the topic of Australia Japan Security and Decarbonisation and the geopolitical nature of energy and the special relationship between Australia and […]
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AJBC Applauds Pardoo Wagyu
24 June 2024WAGYU AND JAPAN: AN AUSTRALIAN, SINGAPOREAN AND JAPANESE STORY Over a decade ago Singaporean-born Bruce Cheung saw that Australia’s highly regarded beef industry had yet to reach its fullest potential providing an initial opportunity to meet demand from the highly discerning Asian and global markets. The apex is set by Japan’s prized marbled Wagyu beef. […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Masterclass
17 June 2024It was an unforgettable evening of connection and culinary delights at the WA-Japan Sundowner Series: Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Masterclass! 🥃🍫. Guests indulged in the deliciously smooth whiskey of Whipper Snapper Distillery and the delectably sweet chocolates of Nakamura Chocolates, all whilst celebrating the blossoming WA-Japan relationship 🗾. AJBC, in collaboration with Nakamura Chocolates and […]
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Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2024
30 May 2024Join us at Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2024 as we support the green revolution! Experience exclusive discounts as our member and connect with industry leaders at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 10-11 July 2024. With 3,000+ attendees, 150+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors, this event is a key platform for Australian and global hydrogen leaders. […]
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AJBC Applauds Stockley Davis and UWA Judo Club
29 May 2024Japanese in Origin, Global in Enjoyment Soft diplomacy, particularly with connections to sport, is a well-established means of opening doors to business and cultural interests. For Japan, Judo is such a sport. The martial art was born in Japan in 1882, becoming an Olympic sport at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Drawing from historic Japanese disciplines […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan Conversations Series: May Networking Event with The Hon. Madeleine King, MP
06 May 2024It was an incredible night of collaboration and insights at our WA-Japan Conversation Series Networking Event! 🌏🤝 Last night, AJBCWA in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) drew guests from across the energy and mining spectrum to promote the WA-Japan relationship in the context of critical minerals. Here’s a snapshot of what you missed at […]
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AJBC Applauds Nakamura Chocolates
28 April 2024“FROM JAPAN TO AUSTRALIA TO JAPAN WITH LOVE” Nowadays, Nakamura Chocolates is celebrated for its beautiful designs and iconic flavours. However, it started with two disenfranchised ‘salary workers’ doing 9 to 5 in Tokyo’s concrete jungle. Those two workers were Yuki Nakamura and Marlon Schoep. And at that time, they looked at the lives of […]
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Post Event Update: AJBC WA-Japan Christmas Sundowner
01 December 2023AJBC 2023 AGM was held on 30 November at Goody Two’s, Perth’s hip new Japanese whiskey bar. Following the AGM, 50 members and guests joined in the Christmas celebration at the sundowner hosted by AJBC. Thank you too all that attended, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
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Speech to the AJBCWA Conversation Series Event with Ross Garnaut AC
21 November 2023Consul-General of Japan Perth Office, Mr. Naito Yasushi, Professor Ross Garnaut AC, Partner of Clayton Utz, Mr. Mark Paganin, Ladies and Gentlemen Welcome to Australia Japan Business Council’s November business event: WA in the Zero Carbon Japanese and World Economy. My name is Richard Sandover. I am Chair of the Australia-Japan Business Council. I acknowledge […]
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Post Event Update: WA-Japan conversations with Ross-Garnaut AC – WA’s place in a zero-carbon Japanese economy
14 November 2023It was a long time coming, but it was worth the wait to see Ross Garnaut AC grace the stage for the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) Conversation Series Event at Clayton Utz. Thank you to Clayton Utz Corporate Practice Group Leader Mark Paganin for kindly hosting us, and to Consul-General Naito Yasushi for supporting the Event. Speaking of […]
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Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2023
02 October 2023Date: 17 – 18, October 2023 Location: Tokyo, Japan Venue: Bellesalle Shibuya Garden As a landmark event in the industry’s calendar, Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2023 will bring together the industry live and in person to discuss the green hydrogen agenda in Japan and globally. Connecting Green Hydrogen Japan 2023 creates a unique set-up where […]
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Media Announcement: CONNECTING GREEN HYDROGEN APAC 2023
28 June 2023As a landmark event in the industry’s calendar, Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2023 will bring together the industry live and in person to discuss the green hydrogen agenda in Australia and the Asia Pacific. Connecting Green Hydrogen APAC 2023 creates a unique set-up where the policy-makers and both local and international developers, investors, experts and […]
Read moreMedia Announcement: Japan to Mobilise AUD 160 Billion for Hydrogen
15 June 2023On 6 June, the Japanese Government released its second Hydrogen Strategy, which was broadly consistent with a previous draft publicly released in April. Under the plan, the Japanese Government will aim to generate 15 trillion yen (approx. AUD 160 billion) of public and private investment to develop supply chains for hydrogen (and fuel ammonia) […]
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Media Announcement: WA Ballet’s growing Japanese connection
27 May 2023WA ballet aficionados and Perth’s Japanese community have another reason to celebrate ballet and support West Australian Ballet in 2023 and beyond with an unprecedented contingent of Japanese dancers – including two principal dancers – and a rehearsal director. • Gakuro Matsui (Principal) – born Tokyo, Japan • Chihiro Nomura (Principal) – born Tokyo, Japan • Kiki […]
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1st Anniversary of the Launch of the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA)
05 May 2023It was a night to remember at the Consulate-General of Japan’s Residence on Monday as the Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) celebrated what has been a highly successful debut year. The AJBCWA and the Consulate-General of Japan played host to special guests including JETRO – Japan External Trade Organization Managing Director, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, […]
Read moreAmbassador Yamagami’s opening remarks at the Perth USAsia Centre’s Japan Symposium 2023
03 April 2023The Ambassador made opening remarks at the Perth USAsia Centre’s Japan Symposium 2023 last week on 28 March 2023 and shared his views on strategic cooperation between Japan and Australia for a secure future. The full opening remarks can be accessed via the link below: Ambassador Yamagami Opening Remarks – Perth USAsia Centre Japan […]
Read moreUpdate from His Excellency Ambassador YAMAGAMI Shingo
21 February 2023A recently published article in the Australian on the role of the Japanese Ambassador can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100448515.pdf Remarks by His Excellency Ambassador Yamagami at the Emperor’s Birthday Reception regarding the Japan-Australia relationship can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100459494.pdf
Read moreMedia Announcement: Memorandum of Understanding signed between the WA Government and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC)
01 February 2023AJBC welcomes the signing of an MoU between the WA Government and the Japan Bank of International Cooperation (JBIC). The MoU will focus on information exchange and investment opportunities in the realms of hydrogen, ammonia, low emission, and decarbonisation technology. The MoU will also promote cooperation in developing sectors, helping to attract greater support from JBIC in new […]
Read moreHappy New Year message from Ambassador Yamagami
18 January 2023A message from His Excellency Yamagami Shingo, Ambassador of Japan to Australia: Dear ALL My belated greetings of a happy new year! I hope you will enjoy the latest newsletters as well as my interviews with Australian newspapers. Wishing this year will bring good health, stable peace and further prosperity to […]
Read moreAmbassador Yamagami‘s speech at the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day anniversary dinner
28 December 2022Remarks by His Excellency Ambassador YAMAGAMI Shingo to the Japan Self-Defense Forces Day Dinner, Wednesday 30 November 2022 can be accessed via the link below: https://www.au.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100428826.pdf
Read moreIndustry focused Japan Study Tours
28 December 2022AJBC is pleased to introduce Makoto Asia Pacific and their 2023 business tour program of Lean Japan Study Tours. More detailed information is here: https://makoto.com.au/tours/ and LinkedIn Ad For further information or to register your interest, please contact; Daniel Giles Consulting Partner Makoto APAC +61429110300 [email protected] makoto.com.au
Read moreAJBC Executive Committee members were privileged and honoured to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on his recent Perth visit.
01 November 2022When Prime Minister Kishida visited Perth in late October, the Australia Japan Business Council of WA (AJBC) was delighted that two of its executives were invited to privately meet with him. Ms Mayumi Laughton-Smith, AJBC Deputy Chair, was one of only 13 guests to meet with the Prime Minister at a dinner function hosted […]
Read moreA full house for the AJBC-WA ’s networking event “Broome’s Pearling Past and Future” hosted by Linneys Pearls.
01 November 2022The Australia Japan Business Council (WA) Inc. teamed up with Linneys’ Pearls to acknowledge the longstanding beneficial relationship that the Japanese community has forged with Broome and the broader Kimberley region. In the delightful New York style loft showroom that is Linneys’ King Street premises, AJBC Chair Richard Sandover presented guest speaker the Hon. […]
Read moreAJBCWA October Networking Event: Broome’s Pearling Past and Future
07 October 2022Join the Australia Japan Business Council (WA) at our October Networking Event ‘Broome’s Pearling Past and Future’, proudly supported by Linneys. Featuring special guests Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development, Justin Linney, Creative Director of Linneys and the Japanese Consulate General of Japan in Perth and showcasing abalone from Rare Foods Australia and […]
Read moreVale ABE SHINZO san
09 July 2022Australia Japan Business Council, our members and greater community are appalled and deeply saddened by the brutal killing today of former Prime Minister of Japan and global world leader, Abe Shinzo. Abe san was a great friend of Australia. We, in Western Australia, well remember his visit as Prime Minister of Japan in 2014 to […]
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Western Australia welcomes the Australia-Japan Business Council State Chapter
23 March 2022Western Australia welcomes the Australia-Japan Business Council (WA) Inc. AJBC-WA supports Western Australian enterprises build stronger bilateral ties with Japanese businesses by supporting trade, investment and cultural opportunities. The launch of the Australia Japan Business Council (AJBC-WA) was warmly hosted by His Excellency Governor Beazley at Government House on the evening of Wednesday 23 March. […]
Read moreAustralian Japan Business Council Launch – Speech
23 March 2022Good evening. My name is Richard Sandover. I am current chair of Australia Japan Business Council. Governor Beazley, Ambassador Yamagami, Consul-General Suzuki, Deputy Premier Roger Cook, other distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for attending the launch of the Australia Japan Business Council. Governor Beazley, thank you for your generous words. AJBC acknowledges your […]
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