The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in South Africa and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industries in South Africa on Tuesday, 31 January 2017, hosted the Fourth Japan Seminar under the theme “Proudly South African”.
Brand South Africa was a partner to this initiative, which aimed to celebrate South Africa’s strengths and opportunities for Japanese businesses to grow and invest in the country.
The Executive Managing Director of the Institute for International Trade and Investment, Japan, Saburo Yuzawa, was joined by senior representatives from various organisations, including the Department of Trade and Industry, in looking at the competitive strengths of the South African Nation Brand.
The seminar aimed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen collaborative relations between the businesses and public entities of both nations.
JETRO is a non-profit parastatal organisation under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. Its activities are dedicated to promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. – Source: www.brandsouthafrica.