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Dear Friends of the EBC,<\/p>\n
Over the past week, we\u2019ve had meaningful discussions and productive interactions focused on enhancing connections between European and Japanese businesses. Here\u2019s a look back at some of our recent activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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EBC Auto Components & Aftermarket Committee Hosts Hans Greimel for Insightful Discussion on Nissan-Honda Merger<\/strong><\/p>\n
On 5 February, the EBC Auto Components & Aftermarket Committee had the pleasure of welcoming Hans Greimel, journalist at\u00a0Automotive News, for an in-depth discussion on the potential\u00a0Nissan-Honda merger. Mr. Greimel provided a thorough analysis of the proposed merger, exploring its\u00a0key aspects, challenges, and potential industry impact. He also offered valuable insights into the leadership dynamics within both companies and what this could mean for the future of the Japanese automotive sector.<\/strong> \nThe session sparked engaging discussions, with committee members sharing thoughts, questions, and speculation on how this merger might unfold.<\/p>\n
The 26th annual EU-Japan Business Round Table<\/strong><\/p>\n
The 26th annual EU-Japan Business Round Table (BRT) is taking place in Tokyo on 12 February. The European Business Council, a long-standing member of the BRT, participates alongside various companies and organisations from both the EU and Japan. The EBC also co-chairs Working Party 1 on Trade Relations, Investment, and Regulatory Cooperation in partnership with the Japanese Business Council in Europe (JBCE).<\/strong><\/p>\n
This year\u2019s BRT is focusing on competitiveness<\/strong> and economic security<\/strong>, with recommendations to be submitted to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba.<\/p>\n
The BRT serves as a valuable platform for the EBC to engage with high-ranking politicians, officials, and business leaders from Europe and Japan. It promotes collaboration on key policy issues, strengthens economic ties, and fosters the exchange of insights on market developments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
AI-related investments have helped Japan’s manufacturing industry enter a recovery,<\/strong> with the sector posting an 8% year-on-year net profit increase in the April-December 2024 period after a 6% decrease in April-September. Nikkei compiled data from 331 manufacturing companies, excluding subsidiaries of listed parent companies, that had announced their results for the April-December period as of Friday. They account for 70% of manufacturing companies that have fiscal years ending in March, or 80% by market capitalization. (Nikkei Asia<\/a>)<\/li>\n
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