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Message from the Chair
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Dear Members and Friends,
Happy New Year and welcome to the first Monthly
Newsletter of 2021. I hope you all enjoyed a safe holiday period
and feel ready and refreshed for the year ahead.
For us here in Japan, 2021 has been off to a
mixed start. Promising news of an imminent vaccine rollout has
certainly allowed us to see the light at the end of the Covid-19
tunnel, but the introduction of a new State of Emergency in the
early days of the new year is having an impact on many businesses.
Our hospitality members have been particularly affected by the
government’s request to reduce operating hours, as well as the
temporary suspension of the Go To Travel and Go To Eat campaigns.
As it is predicted that this State of Emergency will be extended
through to early March we encourage members to continue following
government guidelines to protect their safety, while finding ways
to remain connected with those around them. Please know that ANZCCJ
remains committed to supporting our members through this
challenging time, and we always welcome requests for assistance.
This year’s online event program commenced with
a webinar hosted by Global Sky Education and Toppan Printing; a
very high-tech production featuring a virtual tour of a
160-year-old Ukiyo-e studio.
Through this event we learned the history of the woodblock print
artform, including many elements that can be applied to today’s
business world – particularly the resilience, respect for
mindfulness and longevity displayed by those who practice this
craft. It has been wonderful to see familiar faces online through
these events, and we are excited to continue our TIER Committee
Launch Series with a virtual panel discussion on New Zealand green
technology in early February.
With the gradual approval of a number of
successful vaccine candidates, Australia, New Zealand and Japan are
beginning to announce the details and timing of their rollout
plans. Both Australia and Japan are currently planning to commence
vaccination of front-line healthcare workers and elderly from
late-February, while New Zealand is projected to commence
vaccinations for the general public in the second half of 2021.
Although New Zealand’s successful pandemic response has been well recognised
over the past 12 months, this week we were proud to see it ranked
best in the world on the Lowy Institute’s COVID-19 Performance
Index.
We were saddened to cancel our plans for this
year’s Shinnenkai, but look forward to meeting you all face-to-face
in the coming months. Thank you for your continued contribution to
our Chamber community.
新年明けましておめでとうございます。2021年最初のMonthlyニュースレターとなります。メンバーの皆様は無事に年末年始を過ごされましたでしょうか？
日本での2021年は、様々な出来事が重なってのスタートとなりました。ワクチン接種の全国展開が間近に迫っているという有望なニュースは、新型コロナウイルスという長いトンネルの先に光を差してくれましたが、年明け早々に再発令された度緊急事態宣言は、多くの企業に影響を与えています。弊所の飲食業やホスピタリティ業に従事するメンバーは特に政府からの営業時間短縮要請や、「Go To Travel」、「Go To Eat」キャンペーンの一時的な停止などの多大な影響を受けています。この緊急事態宣言は3月上旬まで続くと予想されておりますので、メンバーの皆様におかれましては周囲の人々とのつながりを保ちながら、政府のガイドラインに沿って安全にお過ごしいただきたいと思います。ANZCCJでは、皆様のお役に立てるよう引き続きサポートを行ってまいりますので、お気軽にご連絡いただきますようお願いします。
今年のオンラインイベントは、グローバルスカイ・エデュケーションと凸版印刷が主催するウェビナーから始まりました。今回のイベントでは、木版画の歴史を学ぶとともに、現代のビジネスにも応用できる要素を多く含んでおり、特に木版画に携わる人々のレジリアンス(回復力・耐久力)、心の在り方、長寿などについて学ぶことができました。このウェビナーを通じてオンラインでおなじみのお顔を見ることができたのは嬉しいことです。2月初旬にはテクノロジー・イノベーション・エデュケーション・リサーチ(TIER)委員会の第2回シリーズイベント、「ニュージーランドのグリーンテクノロジー」と題し、バーチャルパネルディスカッションを行う予定です。
また、申請中であったいくつかのワクチン候補が徐々に承認される中、オーストラリア、ニュージーランド、日本では、それぞれのワクチン接種計画の詳細と時期が発表され始めています。現在、オーストラリア、日本ともに2月下旬から第一線で働く医療従事者や高齢者を対象としたワクチン接種を開始する予定であり、ニュージーランドでは2021年後半から一般市民を対象としたワクチン接種を開始する予定です。ニュージーランドのパンデミックへの対応の成功は過去12ヶ月間にわたり評価されてきましたが、今週、豪シンクタンクのローウィー研究所より、世界各国・地域の新型コロナウイルスへの対応ランキングで、ニュージーランドが首位にランクインするという誇るべきニュースが発表されました。
今月末に開催予定のANZCCJ新年会がキャンセルになったことは非常に残念でしたが、今後数ヶ月の間に皆様と直接お会いできることを楽しみにしています。いつも弊商工会議所へのサポートをありがとうございます。本年もどうぞよろしくお願いいたします。
Sally Townsend
サリー・タウンゼンド
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Events
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TIER Committee Launch
Series
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The ANZCCJ Technology, Innovation, Education
and Research (TIER) Committee was formed in July 2020 with a
mission to create, identify and connect new networks through
appropriately enhanced communication and engagement, that will
enable members to modernsze the perception of Australia and New
Zealand in Japan, and that of Japan in Australia and New Zealand,
across the four TIER pillars.
In the second event in this Launch Series, we
will host a panel discussion on recent developments in green
technology between New Zealand and Japan, around the theme: “Green
Technology: how is New Zealand innovation mitigating the effects of
climate change?”
Speakers:
- Mr Wayne Mulligan -
CEO, NZ Bio Forestry
- Ms Aya Inagaki –
Project Manager, Halcyon Power Limited
- Mr Mike Shearer –
General Manager of Asia, HamiltonJet
- Mr John Worth –
Managing Director & CEO, GEO40
Moderator:
- Mr. Nitin Mehra -
Country Head (Japan), Plexure
Date: Thurs 4 February
Time: 12:00 – 13:30 (JST)
Location: Zoom (Online Meeting)
Please scan the QR Code or visit the ANZCCJ Event Page for registration and details.
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Tokyo-London Green
Finance Seminar
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Based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed
between the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the City of London
Corporation in December 2017, the Green Finance Seminar will be
held jointly by Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the British
Embassy online on Wednesday February 10th 2021.
Date：Wednesday 10 February 2021,
17:30-19:00 PM (JST)
Format：Online
Registration deadline：Monday8 February 2021 19:00 (JST)
Capacity：No limitation applied
Fee：Free
Speakers:
- Koike Yuriko
- Tokyo Governor
- William Russell
- Lord Mayor, City of London
- Sir Roger Gifford
- Chairman, Green
Finance Institute, Alderman of City of London Corporation
- Ikeda Satoshi
- Chief Sustainable
Finance Officer, Financial Services Agency
- Kato Hiroyuki -
President & CEO, DBJ Securities Ltd.
- Adachi Eiichiro -
Director, The Japan Research Institute, Limited
- Sherry Madera
- Chief Industry & Government Affairs Officer,
Refinitive
- Yamazaki Amane
- Managing Director, Head of Sustainable Business Office
(Social & Environmental Risk Management), Solution
Products Division of MUFG Bank, Ltd.
Please click here for registrations, and click here for more details including the program
schedule.
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JNZBC Japan Forum
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ANZCCJ members are invited to join on Zoom a
special Japan Forum hosted by the Japan New Zealand Business
Council (NZ Committee) in association with the Japan Studies
Centre, University of Auckland, at the University’s Sir Owen G
Glenn Building (Room 310), from 3 - 6pm (NZ time) on Thursday 18
February 2021.
The Forum comes at the beginning of New Zealand's APEC hosting year.
It is intended also to facilitate discussion on key topics for
business between New Zealand and Japan in preparation for the next
JNZBC annual joint conference scheduled for 14-16 November 2021 in
Rotorua.
The forum will feature Hon Damien O’Connor,
Minister for Trade and Export Growth & Minister of Agriculture,
as keynote speaker. The Minister will outline priority areas for
the new Labour Government to advance the important trade and
economic relationship with Japan.
The Forum will be a chance to meet newly arrived Japanese
Ambassador HE Mr Koichi Ito, who has agreed to make some
introductory comments along with Dr Linda Wright, Chief Executive,
NZ Hydrogen Council, and Mr Mitchell Pham, Chair, NZ Digital
Council, who will speak on fast moving new and emerging
developments in their respective sectors, and the opportunities for
collaboration with Japan.
The Forum will be conducted in English and
attendance on Zoom will be listening-in only. Only those actually
physically attending the Forum will be able to ask questions from
the floor.
- Date：Thursday February 18th 2021, 3PM
(NZ time) Auckland, Wellington
- Format：Online (Zoom); Meeting ID 83511567860,
Passcode jnzbc
Please click here to join the Forum on Zoom.
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News
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Latest Economic Update from the New Zealand Embassy
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The New Zealand Embassy provided the latest
economy update on Japan earlier this month, highlighting topics
such as Japan's second state of emergency, its economic
implications, Prime Minister Suga's NZ$1 trillion stimulus package
and more.
As of 13 January, Japan's daily rate of
confirmed COVID19 cases reached 50 per million people, yet is still
low by international standards compared to the world's worst
affected countries - whom are in the 750-1250 range.
According to the report, the third wave of
infections and the second state of emergency will slow the economy
further, threatening the 3.6% boost to Japan's real GDP predicted
to flow from Suga's NZ $1 trillion stimulus package.
Mitsubishi UFJ Research senior economist
Shinichiro Kobayashi predicted that Japan's GDP could shrink by
double digits in the first quarter of 2021, resulting in an
increase of unemployment rate, and depress consumption.
To view more information on the Government
Spending and Debt, Japan's Goods Exports, Japan Balance of Trade,
Business Sentiment Improvements, New Zealand Goods Exports to
Japan, please click here to access the full report.
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Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade: Japan Market Insights
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According to Australian DFAT's latest Market
Insights report on Japan, the country is recovering from a
recession that started before the COVID-19 pandemic and was
deepened by it. The conditions are steadily improving, albeit with
considerable unevenness across the economy. Potential risks remain
in both the global economy and domestically through potential new
waves of the infection, and may take several years for many sectors
to return to pre-COVID levels of activity.
In 2019, Japan was Australia's second largest
two-way trading partner. Despite the pressure from COVID-19 and
other business competitors, Japan remains a strong market for
Australian businesses - including LNG, coal, iron ore, beef,
copper, sugar, diary products, grains, and medical instruments.
COVID-19 heavily impacted the Japanese food service sector,
presenting challenges for Australian food and wine exports, which
are often consumed at high-end restaurants and bars.
In addition to consumption, employment and
investment patterns are changing due to the pandemic. Labour
shortages have eased across sectors, but unemployment remains low.
For more information on Trade and Investment
Opportunities, as well as Trade Policy Focus, please click here to access the full article.
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ANZCCJ
Importers Directory
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Visit the ANZCCJ website to view the updated
Importers Directory, for members importing Australian and New
Zealand food items, beverages and other produce to Japan . If there
is a specific product you are searching for, please refer to this
Directory for a list of companies and their contact
details. The Importers Directory is accessible to all members
and non-members, so please share this page with anyone who may find
it useful. *Please note that only Corporate Sponsors
(Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) are eligible for listing on
the Importers Directory.
オーストラリア/ニュージーランド食品・製品を輸入販売しているANZCCJメンバーのディレクトリーを更新しました。日本国内でオーストラリア/ニュージーランドの食材や飲料をお探しの際、このリストをご参照いただきお問い合わせください。なお、こちらは一般に公開しておりますので、非メンバーの方で上記の情報をお探しの方がいれば是非ご共有いただいてください。*こちらはANZCCJコーポレートメンバー(Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze)のみ掲載しております。
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Celebrating Women in Japan
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After a year-long campaign, ANZCCJ partnered
with Celebrating Women in Japan (an initiative founded by our Chair
Emeritus, Melanie Brock) to continue profiling different women
within the Chamber who have gone above and beyond to build the relationship
between Australia, New Zealand and Japan. Today, we celebrate Yayoi Ashikaga, Managing Partner at AOM Visa Consulting.
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In the early years of Yayoi’s life, she spent a
few years living in the U.S, where she aspired to establish her
career globally.
Yayoi has over 20 years of experience in the
immigration service industry, including practical experience as a
Senior Visa Officer in the Department of Home Affairs of the
Australian Embassy, Tokyo. During her 9 years working at the
Embassy, Yayoi was responsible for many kinds of cases for a wide
range of nationalities including Tourist, Student, Working
Holiday, Temporary Resident, Work and Migration. In addition to
her time at the Australian Embassy, Yayoi also worked in New
Zealand, and as a result has built a solid network throughout the
Oceania Region.
After leaving the Embassy, Yayoi joined the Lehman
Brothers and gained skills in Global Mobility management and
Human Resources. She never thought she could start her own
business, but her unique experience at L.B. changed her life. AOM
Visa Consulting was established in 2010 with a focus on the Oceania region of
Australia & New Zealand and soon expanded their service to
the USA, Italy, UK and Japan.
Immigration business brought Yayoi opportunities
to meet people and establish business relationship globally. Now
she is the only Japanese member of the Investment Migration
Council (IMC) and Invest in the USA (IIUSA).
In Yayoi's words, “I think Australia provides one
of the most advanced and strategic immigration policies in the
world and I believe that the Japanese government can learn for
future population strategy, especially to attract more young
people and revitalise Japan’s regional economy. My future vision
is to leverage my expertise and contribute to Japanese
immigration policies.”
When
asked about what advice she’d give to women in Japan, Yayoi
responded:
Living in a traditional
Japanese society, there are lots of challenges and it may take
some time to change, though, I think you should just believe in
yourself and then take action, and talk openly to colleagues and
senior people.
Yayoi's thoughts
on what Japanese companies or the Japanese government could do to
empower women in Japan are:
In order to make realistic
outcomes, it's better to set specific goals by companies and the
Japanese government (i.e. number of senior executives, by when,
etc.) and encourage women by offering the opportunity - that is
how they can start the first step.
Connect
with Yayoi through LinkedIn.
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Welcome to our New Members
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Bronze Members
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Colonial Trade
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto
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Individual Members
- Arnab
Mandal
- Damien
Hill (Ricoh)
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Commerce in Japan
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Thank you to our Platinum
Sponsors
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