Japanese Vision: Unlocking the Global South's Economic and Security Potential https://plus.reuters.com/jco-japan-in-the-new-decade/p/1 en Japan straddles the Global North and the Global South offering a conduit to both markets. Opening up trade and diplomacy with the youthful and growing Global South. In this series we’ll be exploring three key regions in the Global South: Central Asia, Africa and Latin America – and looking at the pivotal role Japan can play in these exciting, evolving landscapes. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/beb0b8f0-d4cb-11ef-b6d1-9b5ecc2cefa8/image/c481013f2f81536880403b6afdfd55e1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Japanese Vision: Unlocking the Global South's Economic and Security Potential https://plus.reuters.com/jco-japan-in-the-new-decade/p/1 episodic Reuters Plus Japan straddles the Global North and the Global South offering a conduit to both markets. Opening up trade and diplomacy with the youthful and growing Global South. In this series we’ll be exploring three key regions in the Global South: Central Asia, Africa and Latin America – and looking at the pivotal role Japan can play in these exciting, evolving landscapes. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Japan straddles the Global North and the Global South offering a conduit to both markets. Opening up trade and diplomacy with the youthful and growing Global South. In this series we’ll be exploring three key regions in the Global South: Central Asia, Africa and Latin America – and looking at the pivotal role Japan can play in these exciting, evolving landscapes.


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]]> Reuters Plus asako.tanaka@thomsonreuters.com Reframing Japan’s Strategies for Africa The African continent is a wealth of natural resources and a burgeoning population which make competition for influence fierce. Japan seeks to build on existing economic and diplomatic ties to the 54 African nations and create partnerships forged from the decades-long relationship with the region. In this episode we look at where multifaceted connections can be made, and existing diplomatic ties be strengthened. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government   Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Wed, 22 Jan 2025 01:21:00 -0000 full 3 3 Reuters Plus With Professor Shirato Keiichi, Head of the Department of International Relations, Ritsumeikan University The African continent is a wealth of natural resources and a burgeoning population which make competition for influence fierce. Japan seeks to build on existing economic and diplomatic ties to the 54 African nations and create partnerships forged from the decades-long relationship with the region. In this episode we look at where multifaceted connections can be made, and existing diplomatic ties be strengthened. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government   Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus The African continent is a wealth of natural resources and a burgeoning population which make competition for influence fierce. Japan seeks to build on existing economic and diplomatic ties to the 54 African nations and create partnerships forged from the decades-long relationship with the region. In this episode we look at where multifaceted connections can be made, and existing diplomatic ties be strengthened.


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]]> 783 The Japan Advantage for South America Japanese settlers have made Latin America their home for over a century, and holds deep cultural ties to Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina and beyond. Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida renewed commitment to Latin America, saying he aimed to create a sustainable value chain that extends beyond trade into infrastructure, communications and even outer space!  We look at the sound foundations Japan has in business and trade with Latin America and explore what else is on the horizon for these Nations. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:34:00 -0000 full 3 2 Reuters Plus With Professor Nobuaki Hamaguchi, Kobe University and Vice-Director, Japan Association of Latin America and the Caribbean Japanese settlers have made Latin America their home for over a century, and holds deep cultural ties to Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina and beyond. Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida renewed commitment to Latin America, saying he aimed to create a sustainable value chain that extends beyond trade into infrastructure, communications and even outer space!  We look at the sound foundations Japan has in business and trade with Latin America and explore what else is on the horizon for these Nations. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Japanese settlers have made Latin America their home for over a century, and holds deep cultural ties to Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Argentina and beyond. Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida renewed commitment to Latin America, saying he aimed to create a sustainable value chain that extends beyond trade into infrastructure, communications and even outer space!  We look at the sound foundations Japan has in business and trade with Latin America and explore what else is on the horizon for these Nations.


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]]> 673 Japan’s Engagement with Central Asia Central Asia is made up of five former Soviet republics sometimes referred to as the “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. Rich in resources and strategically located, the region is becoming increasingly important on the global stage.  Japan has been engaged in the ‘Stans’ since the countries gained independence in the 1990s, fostering international trade links and providing a gateway to other markets. In this episode we explore the crucial relationship Japan can play as a well-positioned trading partner in shaping the future of the region. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:32:00 -0000 full 3 1 Reuters Plus With Nicholas Szechenyi, Senior Fellow and Deputy Director for Asia, Center for Strategic and International Studies Central Asia is made up of five former Soviet republics sometimes referred to as the “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. Rich in resources and strategically located, the region is becoming increasingly important on the global stage.  Japan has been engaged in the ‘Stans’ since the countries gained independence in the 1990s, fostering international trade links and providing a gateway to other markets. In this episode we explore the crucial relationship Japan can play as a well-positioned trading partner in shaping the future of the region. Produced by Reuters Plus for Japan Government Follow Reuters Plus: https://www.reutersprofessional.com/reuters-plus-studio/ https://x.com/reutersplus https://www.linkedin.com/company/reuters_plus https://www.facebook.com/p/Reuters-Plus-100063714887047/ https://www.instagram.com/reutersplus Central Asia is made up of five former Soviet republics sometimes referred to as the “Stans”: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. Rich in resources and strategically located, the region is becoming increasingly important on the global stage. 

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