In order to support Japanese companies' expansion and investment in Asia in the field of DX = digital transformation, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry decided to grasp local needs and start an initiative to bridge with Japanese companies online. became.
As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread, the need for DX to transform operations with digital technology is increasing in Asian countries, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will support Japanese companies' expansion and investment in this field. We will start the initiative this month.
Specifically, we will set up a dedicated online site to provide Japanese companies with local needs obtained through resident coordinators, etc., set up interviews between companies wishing to partner with each other, and make use of digital technology. I will make business proposals.
It covers six fields such as decarbonization, healthcare, agriculture and fisheries, which are of great interest in Asia, and it is expected that about 300 Japanese companies will be registered so far.
At an event held online on the 24th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, "It is important to create a driving force for growth toward the era of with corona and after corona. Japanese companies and overseas companies that are partners will address social issues. We hope to resolve it and create a new business model that will drive future growth. "