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Introduction to Doing Business in Japan

19 March 2025

This 2-hour training course covers the fundamentals of doing business in Japan. Led by a facilitator, it focusses on local business culture and practices. For more information or to enquire about tailored programs for your organisation including in-person delivery, see course description.

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Business

Japan

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Asialink Leaders Program

Apply now to join Australia’s premier program for cultivating Asia-capable leadership. The program provides deep insights, develops practical skills, and cultivates invaluable networks crucial for success.

Capability development

Business

Asia (general)

Grow your Asia capability

For 35 years Asialink has partnered with Australians to deliver impact in Asia.

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Explore our specialist programs and services across four key areas

Business

Seize business opportunities in Asia

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    Deepen and strengthen Australia-Asia relations

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        Arts and Culture

        Connect with artists and arts organisations in Asia

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          Asialink Insights
          China, US a world apart on shaping the future – Asian Media Report image

          China, US a world apart on shaping the future – Asian Media Report

          9 March 2025

          In David Armstrong’s Asian media review this week: Speeches show Li is for continuity, Trump insists on change. Plus: Cambodia worse than Myanmar for online ‘scamdemic’; How agents exploit Indians trying for work in America; Brutal competition shapes Fantastic Four tech leaders; Prabowo sets up sovereign wealth fund; Thailand joins Beatles era.

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          Diplomacy

          Asia (general)

          We need a new plan A because ANZUS and AUKUS will never be the same image

          We need a new plan A because ANZUS and AUKUS will never be the same

          6 March 2025

          Facing doubts over the reliability of the US as an ally, the winner of the coming federal election must take a hard look at the sort of world and region Australia wants and how it should be attained, writes John McCarthy.

          Insights

          Diplomacy

          Asia (general)

          Indonesia’s incomplete industrial strategy image

          Indonesia’s incomplete industrial strategy

          5 March 2025

          No economy has achieved high-income status without generating some critical mass of locally owned big businesses. Keun Lee and Marco Kamiya argue Indonesia is missing out on the opportunity to incubate such businesses with an industrial strategy that depends on attracting traditional foreign direct investment.

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          Diplomacy

          Indonesia

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          Navigating Indonesia’s future in Trump’s America

          5 March 2025

          Faced with deepening economic uncertainty, driven by the Trump Administration’s draconian trade policies, Indonesia and Australia have an opportunity to collaborate on strengthening multilateral economic frameworks, writes Muhammad Habib Abiyan Dzakwan.

          Insights

          Diplomacy

          Indonesia