Articles In This Issue
Diplomacy
H.E. Juichi Takahara, Ambassador Of Japan
Cooperation Based On Strong Cultural Ties
Although Yazaki is only the third Japanese company to invest in Serbia, the two countries cooperate closely on the international scene when it comes...
Interview
Naoki Tsukada, Mitsubishi Corporation
Office Working Towards A Seat In The EU Opportunities Ahead
Apart from our core business in the region, which is trading, our next step is connected to Serbia’s future EU membership and our interest...
Business
Didier Elena, Vice President And General Manager, JTI Western Balkans
Serbia Is A Valuable Investment Choice
JTI has tripled its market share in ten years, becoming one of Serbia’s key taxpayers and a valued employer that directly employs 300 people...
Interview
Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano, UNDP
Trusted Partnership
Following successful cooperation on flood relief efforts in 2014, UNDP once again joined forces with its trusted and long-standing development partner, the Government of...
Diplomacy
Yoshifumi Kanno, First Secretary At The Embassy Of Japan
Japan Sees Serbia As A True Friend
Japan has recognised Serbia’s need for support every time that it has faced difficult times, such as during the 2014 floods and the ongoing...
Interview
Goran Pekez, President Of JBAS
Better Business Climate Will Benefit Society
The companies gathered together in the Japanese Business Club want to support the Serbian Government in its efforts to provide the private sector with...
Interview
Miloje Obradović PhD, President Of The Commission For The Protection Of Competition
We Protect The “Rules Of The Game”, Not The Players
During the previous decade, the Commission has strengthened in terms of personnel and institutional capacities, and it now sees the fight against cartels as...
Japan
Embassy of Japan: Economic Section Activities In 2016
Partnership Between Mellon Serbia And NEC
15.11.2016
The strategic partnership between Mellon Serbia and NEC was further confirmed on 15th November, when the companies jointly organised...
Japan
Japan’s Economy Trend Of Moderate Economic Expansion
Japan's economy has continued its moderate recovery trend, although exports and production have remained sluggish, due mainly to the effects of the slowdown in...
Business
Renewable Energy: Japan’s New Energy Mix
The Japanese Government issued an energy outlook in July 2015 projecting Japan's future energy mix in the wake of the March 2011 nuclear power...
Interview
Ivan Mladenović, Country Manager For The Balkan Region, Allied Telesis
High Efficiency With A Small Investment
Allied Telesis offers corporate clients efficient and advanced SDN solutions, which are available to both large and small companies
Japanese company Allied Telesis International will...
Education
Education Senmon Gakko – Japanese Vocational Education
Many countries have complex education systems, with types of schools ranging and varying depending on the goals and abilities of the student. Similarly, in...
Japan
Japanese Table Manners
Some restaurants in Japan have low tables and cushions on tatami floor instead of (or in addition to) Western-style chairs and tables. Shoes and...
Interview
Irena Vojáčková-Sollorano, UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative - Serbia
Better Prepared for Future Risks
With the support of the government of Japan, and in partnership with UNDP, Serbia is now better prepared to face future threats – both...
Interview
Yoshifumi Kanno, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan
People Create the Strongest Bonds
Citizens and their interest in learning new things about Japan or Serbia give us the chance to promote our cultures with each other, to...
Interview
Goran Pekez, President of the Japanese Business Alliance
Japanese Companies Support Changes that Contribute to Stability
What is most important for members of the Japanese Business Club, but also all other investors, is macroeconomic stability, in terms of the predictability...
Business
Milena Argirovic, MD, Commercial Excellence Head, MCO Balkans, Commercial Head Serbia/Montenegro TAKEDA
Innovative Treatments
Takeda sees great future potential in the Balkan region, especially Serbia, and intends to bring to the market high end medicines and advanced therapies...
Interview
Chris Woods, Vice President, JTI Adriatic
Improvements in Combatting the Illegal Cut Tobacco Trade
Higher seizures of illegal tobacco contributed to an almost 20 per cent increase in tobacco excise collection in the first nine months of 2015,...
Interview
Rade Grujić, President of Krupanj Municipality
Ready for New Investors
The municipality has locations available for investment that are equipped with complete infrastructure, a technically modernised local administration, a completed real estate registry and...
Business
Stojan Jovanović, YOKOGAWA
Dedicated to Clients
YOKOGAWA readily welcomes all reforms on Serbia’s path towards the European Union, and particularly in the field of energy efficiency
YOKOGAWA, which this year celebrates...
Business
Economic Exchange
Japan, Serbia: Great Opportunities for Cooperation
Although located in the immediate vicinity of the Visegrad Group of countries, Serbia does not do enough to interest Japanese investors, and in the...
Japan
Japanese Economy
Slow Global Recovery Slows Japan
Weak economies of the EU, U.S. and China, Japan’s top trading partners, as well as weak demand at home, have resulted in low GDP...
Business
Japanese Business Culture
Mind Your Manners!
There are many aspects of Japanese business culture that are different from the way European business is conducted, even if they are already greatly...
Japan
Donations
Japan: Help From a Caring Friend
Over the last 25 years, Japan has been one of the biggest and most unobtrusive donors in this part of the world. With its...
Japan
Time For Happy Family Gatherings
New Year’s celebrations in Japan last until Dondoyaki, which takes place between 15th and 18th January, depending on local shrines. This day sees last...
Japan
Tokyo Summer Olympic Games 2020
Let the Best Shine
Five years ahead of the Summer Olympics, Tokyo is already a winner - as of 2015, total sponsorship for the 2020 Games reached approx....
Culture
Japanese Traditions
State of Beauty and Harmony
The age-old Japanese traditions and customs which give a unique character to the lifestyle of the Japanese people have to be experienced to be...
Diplomacy
H.E. Juichi Takahara, Ambassador of Japan to Serbia
Enthusiastic Friendship
Japan recognises Serbia’s efforts in promoting the Western Balkans as a place of stability and prosperity, the Government’s EU focused reform goals, the potential...
Nippon’s Takeover of US Steel Redraws Global Lines
Japanese giant Nippon Steel was reported to have sealed a $14.9bn deal to acquire US Steel, agreeing to major...
Labour Costs Climb Steadily Across Eurozone and EU in Early 2025
Labour costs across the eurozone and wider European Union have continued their upward trajectory in the first quarter of...
Marko Čadež Elected to WCF General Council
Marko Čadež, president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, has been elected to the General Council...
Regional Summit in Bečići Highlights the Importance of Financial Cooperation
The XII Regional Summit of Governors, Ministers of Finance, and Directors of Tax Administrations was ceremoniously opened in Bečići,...
EBRD Backs Serbia’s Clean Air Agenda
In a move poised to reshape Serbia’s environmental trajectory, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has granted a...