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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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 […]
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Media 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 […]
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