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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ\, together with the Luxembourg Embassy and Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office Tokyo\, are honored to invite you to the following webinar with FinCity.Tokyo Chairman Hiroshi Nakaso and LuxFLAG Chairwoman Denise Voss: \nLeveraging Green Towards a Profitable and Sustainable Business\nManaging Assets with ESG in Japan and Luxembourg \n  \nAs Japan’s Prime Minister announced ambitious targets of carbon neutrality by 2050 and a 46% reduction of the country’s carbon footprint by 2030\, corporate Japan has stepped up its active stance in Environmental\, Social and Governance (ESG) matters to catch up with their peers in Europe and the United States. Beyond the obvious reasons of social responsibility\, companies across the world realize the positive financial outcomes of ESG investing: efforts in sustainability lead to actual business success and there is growing evidence that ESG-themed strategies boost returns. \n  \nBut how can one invest profitably in Green and ESG-conscious companies? \n  \nAfter a welcome by H.E. Luxembourg Ambassador Pierre Ferring\, our first speaker\, Mr. Hiroshi NAKASO\, Chairman of FinCity.Tokyo and formerly Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan\, will present how Japan emphasizes asset management and the introduction of innovative strategies to make Tokyo a leading global financial city\, and moreover how ESG fits in this picture. \n  \nOur second speaker Ms. Denise VOSS\, Chairwoman of LuxFLAG\, the Luxembourg Finance Labelling Agency\, will share the agency’s definition of Green and ESG\, the approach/criteria to label ESG funds\, how this labeling contributes to the growth of Luxembourg companies\, and how Green in general can be profitable for your business. \n  \nAfterwards the speakers will gladly take your questions. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 7 October\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ members and friends \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp  by 7 October noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this exciting webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-leveraging-green-towards-a-profitable-and-sustainable-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210927T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210927T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
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SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are happy to invite you to the next: \n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \n  \nAt this online meet-and-greet 4 members will present themselves and their company: newly arrived Johannes Münzer\, Managing Director at Paul Wurth IHI Co.\, Ltd.; Francois Copus and Wim Eynatten\, both working for Deloitte; and newest member Nobuaki Yoshimura\, former JAL Belgium.  \n  \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \n  \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent details:\nMonday 27 September\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 27 September noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210917T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210917T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
CREATED:20210916T054414Z
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SUMMARY:Paralliance webinar: "Reflections on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics"
DESCRIPTION:On September 17\, 2021 we invite you to a special lunchtime event in association with the Paralliance – a coalition of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan.\n  \nThe postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games drew to a colourful close on Sunday\, September 5\, after nearly two weeks of competition among more than 4\,400 of the world’s top athletes with impairments. The Games saw athletes compete in 539 events across 22 different sports\, with an astonishing 69 World and 124 Paralympic records being broken. The 2020 Games also saw more female athletes take part than ever before. \n  \nOn Friday September 17\, the Paralliance is delighted to welcome New Zealand’s most decorated Paralympic athlete\, Sophie Pascoe\, to share with us about her journey as a Paralympic athlete swimmer and her experiences of Japan and the Tokyo 2020 Games. Sophie has won an extraordinary total of 19 medals – 11 golds\, 7 silvers and 1 bronze – making her New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian to date. In addition to her stellar medal collection\, Sophie has won New Zealand’s Sportsperson with an Impairment of the Year four times. She is also a mentee EY’s Women Athletes in Business Network programme\, which won the British Business Award for Diversity & Inclusion in 2020. \n  \nInternational Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons said in his closing speech on Sunday\, “In 12 magical days\, athletes gave the world confidence\, happiness\, and hope. Athletes broke records\, athletes won hearts\, athletes opened minds. Importantly\, athletes changed lives.” \n  \nJoin us on September 17\, to hear from one of these very athletes who is an inspiration to so many\, both in and outside of the pool. \n  \nEvent details \n\nDate: Friday 17 September 2021\nTime: 12:30–13:30\nOnline Zoom event\nOrganizers: Joint Chamber Paralliance (led by the British\, New Zealand and American Chambers)\nFree-of-charge\nRegistration/Cancellation: send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before the deadline. We will confirm your registration. You will receive the Zoom link on the day itself.\nDeadline: Friday 17 September 10:30 JST\n\n(Kindly note that BCCJ is hosting this webinar\, not BLCCJ.) \n  \nMeet Sophie Pascoe \nSophie Pascoe is New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian. Sophie appeared at her first Paralympics games in Beijing 2008 as a 15 year-old producing stunning performances in the pool\, winning 3 gold and 1 silver medal. Over the past decade\, Sophie has firmly cemented her place as a national treasure in New Zealand. Along with 19 Paralympic medals (including 11 gold)\, Sophie also holds 13 IPC world titles and multiple world records. \nIn 2018\, Pascoe made further history when she was named flag-bearer and team captain at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games\, becoming the first Para athlete to lead the New Zealand team out at a major Games.  A below-the-knee amputee following a lawnmower accident when she was 2 years old\,  Pascoe is a fierce competitor and is known for her work ethic in and out of the pool always bringing passion and humility to anything she does. \nSophie has strived to increase Paralympic awareness not only in New Zealand but globally and is intent on leaving a lasting legacy for others to aspire to as she has paved the way for equality for disabled athletes and females in sport. \n  \nAbout the Paralliance \nThis joint alliance of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan – The Paralliance – was created in 2020\, to support the success of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Paralympics are a global celebration of diversity and inclusion\, sporting achievement\, and personal endeavour. \nMission\nSupport Japan’s delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics\, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities and embracing opportunities for international business and exchange. \nPledge\nParticipating Chambers of Commerce will collectively support the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Committee in its delivery of an outstanding and popular games. \nThis is an opportunity for all of us to recognise our mission and commit to our pledge –\nJoin the Paralliance’s third event on Friday\, September 17! \nMembers of the Paralliance are: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustralia/New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCCI France Japon\nDanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIcelandic Chamber of Commerce Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSouth African Chamber of Commerce Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/paralliance-webinar-reflections-on-the-tokyo-2020-paralympics/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210909T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210909T000000
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SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber webinar with CEO Solvay Dr. Ilham Kadri
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nWe hereby would like to invite to a next Inter-Asian BeLux Chamber Zoom Webinar on Thursday 9 September\, this time hosted by our colleagues of BeLu Thai together with Solvay. \n  \nOur keynote speaker will be Dr. Ilham Kadri\, CEO & President of the Executive Committee of Solvay.\nYou can find her resume in the attachment. \n  \nDr. Ilham Kadri will address Solvay’s Business & Sustainable Development in Asia.  \n  \nIf you have specific questions for the speaker\, please email them to admin@beluthai.org by Tuesday 7 September at 20:00 JST \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nThursday 9 September 2021\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 09:00-10:00 Belgian time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 7 September 18:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link on the day of the event (September 9). \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you attending this webinar (and more to be announced soon). \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-with-ceo-solvay-dr-ilham-kadri/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210906T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210906T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
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SUMMARY:Webinar with KPMG: An Approach to Transfer Pricing: Arising Concerns and the Impact of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nOur next webinar is a joint effort with KPMG: \n“An Approach to Transfer Pricing:\nArising Concerns and the Impact of COVID-19” \n  \nOur speaker\, Ms. Mamiko Kimura\, Manager at KPMG Tax Corporation\, will be providing her insights on transfer pricing based on 15 years of experience in the field.\nShe will start the seminar by explaining the fundamentals of transfer pricing and familiarize with the concepts of the Arm’s Length Principle.\nShe will then introduce aspects unique to Japan (i.e. donation) and contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation that was last updated in 2019.\nFinally\, she will discuss recent topics in the field of transfer pricing\, such as the concerns and impacts of COVID-19 on global businesses\, along with ICAP (International Compliance Assurance Programme)\, a framework for multilateral risk assessment. \n  \nYou can find the seminar agenda and speaker biography in attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nMonday 6 September\n17:00-17:45 Japan time / 10:00-10:45 Belgian-Luxembourg time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-kpmg-an-approach-to-transfer-pricing-arising-concerns-and-the-impact-of-covid-19/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210831T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210831T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
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SUMMARY:NEA 2021-2022 - POSTPONED to 2022
DESCRIPTION:This year the BLCCJ is organizing the 11th edition of the Nippon Export Award (NEA).\nThe NEA is an initiative of the BLCCJ to reward those SMEs or large companies that have made significant achievements in exporting to Japan\, importing into Japan\, or distributing within Japan\, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services. \n  \nThe winning company will receive an award\, will be allowed to mention “Winner of the NEA 2021-2022” on all their documents\, and will be granted use of the NEA logo. \nThe winner will also benefit from:\n-The possibility to invite guests/business contacts to the Award ceremony\n–Media attention: local media are invited to the Award ceremony and encouraged to write articles on the Nippon Export Award and its recipient\n–Special feature coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media \n  \nIf you are interested\, please fill out the attached questionnaire\, and send us a presentation of your company.\nThe application deadline is Tuesday 31 August 2021. \n  \nYou can find more details in the attached outline\, and on the website.\nNote: for the purpose of this year’s NEA selection\, any impact -positive or negative- caused by COVID-19\, will be taken into consideration in the evaluation. \n  \nIf you would know Belgian/Luxembourg or Japanese companies that are eligible for participation in the NEA competition\, please do not hesitate to circulate the information to them. This competition is open to BLCCJ members and non-members. \n  \nMay the best one win!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/nea-2021-2022-postponed-to-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210830T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210830T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
CREATED:20210829T054358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011605Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar with Antwerp mayor Bart De Wever
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nHerewith\, we would like to invite to our upcoming Inter-Asian BeLux Chamber Zoom Webinar on Monday 30 August\, this time hosted by our colleagues of BeLuxCham Malaysia. \n  \nOur keynote speaker will be Mr. Bart De Wever\, Mayor of Antwerp\, the second largest port in Europe and leading business city. \nMr. De Wever will address A story of Strategic Logistics\, Pandemic Consequences and Resilience. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nMonday 30 August 2021\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 09:00-10:00 Belgian time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 27 August 17:00 JST\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event (August 30). \n  \nLooking forward to seeing many of you attending this webinar (and more to be announced soon). \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-antwerp-mayor-bart-de-wever/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210823T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210823T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145530
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SUMMARY:Paralliance webinar: "Tokyo 2020 Paralympics—One Day to Go! The Impact of the Tokyo Paralympics in 1964 and 2021"
DESCRIPTION:The Paralympics are coming to Tokyo! Join us for this special event co-hosted by the Paralliance – a coalition of 20 international Chambers of Commerce in Japan (incl. BLCCJ).\nAfter a presentation and Q&A (18:30-19:30) this event will be followed by the chance to network in breakout networking rooms\, led by a Paralympic athlete (19:30-20:00). \n  \nAbout this Event \nThe Paralympic Games often improve accessibility for people with an impairment in the country where the event is being hosted. The Games are also an excellent way to raise awareness\, and this was particularly true in 1964\, when problems faced by people with an impairment in Japan often went unseen. The 1964 Paralympics\, supported very visibly by then-Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko\, put a whole new level of capability and way of life on display – not only for the Japanese athletes and their families and friends\, but for all of Japanese society. \nIn the 21st century\, our definition of impairment has significantly broadened as Japan’s rapidly ageing society has led to a demographic shift. Leaders and citizens alike have come to realise that the needs and goals of individuals with a physical impairment often align with those of the elderly. Accordingly\, they have started to leverage available knowledge\, tools\, and resources that will enable them to lead full and enjoyable lives. \nOn August 23 we will be joined by Dr. Mark Bookman\, historian of disability in Japanese and global contexts at the University of Tokyo. He will use the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games\, which will take place August 24 – September 5\, and the 1964 Paralympics as case studies to explain how activists and legislation have both failed and succeeded to point a way forward for people with an impairment\, who\, according to the United Nations\, make up 15% of the world’s population. And if you believe there is a correlation between ageing and impairment\, then that number is actually closer to 100% of those who make it into their golden years. Indeed\, with old age on the horizon\, the day may come when you also need improved access. \n  \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Monday 23 August 2021\nTime: 18:30–19:30; optional networking 19:30–20:00\nSpeaker: Dr. Mark Bookman\, historian of disability in Japanese and global contexts\nOrganizers: Joint Chamber Paralliance (led by the American Chamber)\nFree-of-charge\nThis event will be hosted as a webinar using Webex Meetings\nRegistration/Cancellation: send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before the deadline. We will confirm your registration. You will receive the Webex link on the day itself (August 23).\nDeadline: Monday 23 August @ 14:00\n\n  \nNOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD.\nNOTE 2: Please note that\, as with all guest presentations\, the content and comments of the speakers reflect their own opinions and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the hosting organizations.\nNOTE 3: If you have trouble joining the meeting\, please click the link below for instructions: https://help.webex.com/en-us/nrbgeodb/Join-a-Webex-Meeting \nAs staff availability will be limited during the meeting\, we recommend that you try the video conferencing system in advance of the meeting. Please test out the system at this link: https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html  \n(Kindly note that ACCJ is hosting this webinar\, not BLCCJ.) \n  \nAbout the Speaker \nMark Bookman is a historian of disability in Japanese and global contexts based at the University of Tokyo. He holds PhD and master of arts degrees from the University of Pennsylvania\, and a bachelor of arts from Villanova University. Bookman’s research has been supported by various grants and awards\, including a Fulbright U.S. Student Fellowship to Japan and a Japan Foundation Doctoral Fellowship. His scholarship on disability inclusion can be found in Japan Focus: The Asia-Pacific Journal and other peer-reviewed journals\, as well as public-facing media outlets such as The Japan Times and Japan Today. \nOutside of the academy\, Bookman also works as an accessibility consultant. He has collaborated with government agencies and corporate entities in Japan\, the United States\, and Canada—as well as the International Paralympic Committee and the United Nations—on projects related to inclusive education\, equitable transportation\, and disaster risk management for diverse populations with impairments. \nFor additional information about Mark Bookman\, see his website:\nwww.bookmanresearch.com \n  \nMeet the Paralympians \nNoel Thatcher MBE (Great Britain) \nNoel is a six-time Paralympian 1984-2004\, and five-time Gold Medallist. \nHe studied Japanese at SOAS achieving the JLPT level 1 in 2003. Prior to this he was third place prize winner at 1997 Sir Peter Parker Business Japanese Speech Contest. \nNoel has delivered Japanese language and culture sessions in schools and to national sports organisations across the UK including ParalympicsGB\, UK Sport\, British Athletics and the English Institute of Sport. \nHe has worked in collaboration with the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. the Japan Foundation London\, the Japan Sports Council and the Embassy of Japan in the UK supporting sport and cultural exchange programmes. \nIn 2019 Noel was awarded the Japanese Government Foreign Minister’s Commendation for promoting Japan-UK relations through sport. \nHe is a frequent speaker on Parasport and Disability in both the UK and Japan\, and is co-host of the Japan Sport Stories Podcast. \n  \nAndreas Onea (Austria) \nAndreas Onea (born 9 July 1992)\, an Austrian Paralympic swimmer\, represented Austria at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London and at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. At Rio 2016\, he won the bronze medal in the men’s 100 meter breaststroke SB8 event and is highly expected to perform well at Tokyo 2020. \nIn 1998\, when he was almost 6 years old\, Andreas lost his left arm in a serious car accident that could have been fatal. After this accident\, he started swimming as a therapeutic sport. He continued the training step by step and developed an athletic performance fit for international competitive sporting events like the Paralympics. \nThrough his swimming Andreas shows that a disability does not have to be a reason for a reduced quality of life and neither a reason to give up on your goals and dreams. Andreas Onea today is an internationally requested motivational speaker\, as well as a TV host (ORF\, Austria’s leading broadcaster) \nTV credits include:\nOhne Grenzen – Das Behindertensportmagazin“(Disabled Sports Magazine)\nORF Sport+ (“Without Limits” – TV-Show about disability sports)\nLicht ins Dunkel Aktionstag“ and „Licht ins Dunkel Weihnachtsabend“ – (biggest TV charity show in Austria) \nFollow Andreas:\nWeb:                   http://www.andreasonea.at/\nFacebook:          https://www.facebook.com/AndreasOnea\nTwitter:              https://twitter.com/AndreasOnea\nYouTube:           https://www.youtube.com/user/andreasonea\nInstagram:         https://www.instagram.com/andreasonea/ \n  \nAbout the Paralliance \nThis joint alliance of 20 international chambers of commerce in Japan – “The Paralliance” – was created in 2020\, to support the success of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The Paralympics are a global celebration of diversity and inclusion\, sporting achievement\, and personal endeavour. \nMission\nSupport Japan’s delivery of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics\, fostering a legacy of more inclusive communities and embracing opportunities for international business and exchange. \nPledge\nParticipating Chambers of Commerce will collectively support the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Committee in its delivery of an outstanding and popular games. \nThis is an opportunity for all of us to recognise our mission and commit to our pledge – Join the Paralliance’s second event on the evening of Monday 23 August! \nMembers of the Paralliance are: \n\nAmerican Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustralia/New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nAustrian Business Council\nBelgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nBritish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCanadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nCCI France Japon\nDanish Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGerman Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan\nGreek Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nFinnish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nIcelandic Chamber of Commerce Japan\nIreland Japan Chamber of Commerce\nItalian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNetherlands Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nNorwegian Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSouth African Chamber of Commerce Japan\nSpanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan\nSwiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry Japan
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/paralliance-webinar-tokyo-2020-paralympics-one-day-to-go-the-impact-of-the-tokyo-paralympics-in-1964-and-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210729T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210729T000000
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SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nWe are happy to invite you to the next: \n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \n  \nAt this online meet-and-greet 4 members will present themselves and their company: Samuel Blondel – IKEA Japan\, Veronique Dezonne – B.N.L. Brussels-Nagoya-Languages\, Atsuya Hanazawa – Umicore Japan\, and Kazuma Kato – Keiwa Sogo Law Offices. \n  \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \n  \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent details:\nThursday 29 July\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 29 July noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210713T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210713T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210712T054213Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Road to Carbon Neutrality: Renewable Energies and Energy Storage
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nOur next webinar is a joint effort with 3 BLCCJ member companies: \n“Road to Carbon Neutrality: Renewable Energies and Energy Storage”\nWith presentations by TotalEnergies\, Umicore and Solvay  \n  \nJapan has vowed to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. This requires investing in renewable energy\, but the large adoption of intermittent renewable energy sources such as solar and wind will also require investment in energy storage. Both batteries and hydrogen are potential solutions for storage. \n  \nOur first speaker will be Philip Olivier\, Country Chair at TotalEnergies International S.A. Japan Branch. He will present us the investments TotalEnergies has made in renewable energies and the challenges to increase the share of renewable energies in the electricity mix. \n  \nUmicore is already well-known as a precious metal recycler but they are committing to battery recycling as well. Second speaker Fabrice Stassin\, Director of Government Affairs Electromobility Projects at Umicore Belgium\, will give the presentation “Innovating towards sustainable batteries made in Europe”. \n  \nThird speaker will be Kazumasa Imoto\, President of Solvay Japan and BLCCJ Board Member. He will shed a light on the green hydrogen activity of Solvay. \n  \nAfterwards the 3 speakers will gladly take your questions. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nTuesday 13 July\n17:00-18:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ members and friends\, BJA/EBC members \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp  by 13 July noon JST and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this exciting webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-road-to-carbon-neutrality-renewable-energies-and-energy-storage/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210610T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210610T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210610T054213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011530Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Journey to Gender Equality in Belgium and Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nThe BLCCJ is honored to invite you to a webinar with flagship members UCB Japan and AB InBev Japan: \n“The Journey to Gender Equality in Belgium and Japan” \nTalks by Belgian Ambassador Roxane de Bilderling\, UCB Japan President Kanako Kikuchi and AB InBev Japan GM Peter Cammaerts \n  \nAmbassador de Bilderling will give an insight into gender equality in Belgium: how did we get there and how can we learn from each other. She will also share her experience as a female Ambassador. \n  \nKanako Kikuchi\, President and Representative Director of UCB Japan\, will speak about the implementation of diversity\, equality and inclusion\, and more specifically gender equality\, in Japan and at UCB\, and share her own testimony as a businesswoman in Japan.\nYou can find her biography in attachment. \n  \nPeter Cammaerts\, General Manager of AB InBev Japan\, New Zealand and Pacific Islands\, will share the Global Diversity & Inclusive agenda at AB InBev\, leading to Gender Equality. He will cover how it has evolved over the years\, and how AB InBev implements it in the different zones and countries. \n  \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nThursday 10 June\n17:00-18:15 Japan time / 10:00-11:15 Belgian time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nOpen to BLCCJ Members\, UCB contacts and AB InBev contacts (max. 100 people) \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at what certainly will be an inspiring webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-the-journey-to-gender-equality-in-belgium-and-japan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210608T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210608T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210607T054213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011522Z
UID:11647-1623110400-1623110400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber webinar with Minister Van Peteghem
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\nThe collective of Asian BLCCs is going strong and we’re very excited to offer you this next talk together with all of them: \nBelgium looking ahead: Recovery\, Finance & Asia with Minister Vincent Van Peteghem \n  \nPlease join members from Japan to Singapore to Delhi on 8 June from 7pm – 8:15pm JST\, when we have the pleasure of listening to a talk by Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Vincent Van Peteghem. The talk will be introduced by Consul-General to Hong Kong & Macau\, Mr. Peter Robberecht. \n  \nMinister Van Peteghem is in charge of the Coordination of the Fight against Fraud. He helps to make the government’s ambitious recovery plan a reality. An important task is to work out a comprehensive reform of the federal tax system in order to modernise and simplify it and make it fairer. It is his ambition to help build a more prosperous\, sustainable\, safe and forward-looking society. \n  \nWith the above in mind\, Minister Vincent van Peteghem is looking forward to talking to you about: \n\nThe approach Belgium has taken to handle the COVID-19 situation\, mainly the vaccination program & the recovery plan;\nNew financial instruments implemented by the EU\, including green finance;\nThe relationship between Belgium & Asia and the increase of protectionism.\n\n  \nDo you have any questions before the talk? Please send them over to baukje.huisman@blcchk.org and we’ll make sure they are addressed by the Minister either during the talk or afterwards. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nTuesday 8 June\n19:00-20:15 Japan time / 12:00-13:15 Belgian time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 8 June noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event (June 8). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome another full house for this high-level webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office    
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-with-minister-van-peteghem/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210602T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210602T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210601T054213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011513Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Air cargo in COVID times
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\,\nWe are happy to inform you of a next webinar jointly organized with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT). \n“Air cargo between Belgium and Japan in COVID times” \n  \nThe COVID-19 crisis has had a serious impact on logistics: there is a shortage of containers and container ships between Asia and Europe\, containers can get stuck\, prices are doubling or tripling\, which is all seriously effecting business. During this webinar we will hear how air cargo might offer a solution. \n  \nDirk De Ruyver\, Japan Representative for FIT\, will give an overview of the import and export by air between Belgium and Japan and the impact of COVID-19 on the air cargo. \n  \nSamuel Speltdoorn\, Cargo Business Development Manager at Brussels Airport Company\, will share the recent trends of air cargo at Brussels Airport. \n  \nFinally\, Mr. Kurata of ANA Cargo will give an overview of ANA Cargo’s services between Europe – and particularly Belgium\, and Japan.\nYou can find his biography in attachment. \n  \nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 2 June\n17:00-18:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members + FIT/Brussels Airport/ANA Cargo contacts \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before Wednesday 2 June noon (Japan time)\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-air-cargo-in-covid-times/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210528T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210528T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210527T054142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011458Z
UID:11639-1622160000-1622160000@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:BLCCJ-CCIFJ Joint Golf Tournament 2021
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to announce that its 15th Joint Chamber Golf Tournament with the French Chamber of Commerce will take place on Friday 28 May at the prestigious Tomisato Golf Club in Chiba.This golf tournament is kindly sponsored by Audemars Piguet and en world. \n  \nMany of our members look forward to this event for its relaxed and casual atmosphere: a great opportunity to invite and meet friends\, colleagues and business partners out on the greens\, an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels of experience. \n  \nDate: Friday 28 May 2021\nTime: from 8:00 to 17:00 (approx.)\nLocation: Tomisato Golf Club\nAddress: 773 Obaraku\, Shibayama-machi\, Sanbu-gun\, Chiba 289-1611\nAdmission fee\nJPY 19\,900  (includes registration & green fee\, lunch\, reception after the tournament) \n  \nYou can also become a sponsor of the event by giving a prize for the award ceremony. This is ideal for strengthening your image among the communities of two active chambers\, and your prize will be properly acknowledged. \n  \nYou will find more information\, the application form and the sponsorship form in the attachments.\nApplication and sponsorship deadline is Tuesday 18 May 17:00. \n  \nWe certainly hope to welcome many of you there! \n  \nKindly note that we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation\, and will inform you as soon as possible if the event needs to be postponed. \n  \nSponsors Golf Tournament 2021: \n \n 
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-ccifj-joint-golf-tournament-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210517T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210517T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210516T054158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011450Z
UID:11645-1621209600-1621209600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber webinar: Digitalis - How to Reinvent the World
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ – together with 11 other BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next joint webinar: \n“DIGITALIS – How To Reinvent the World”\nby Mr. Thierry Geerts\, Country Director Google Belgium and Luxembourg \n  \nSpeaker profile: \nThierry Geerts is a father of 4 children and graduated as Solvay Business Engineer at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel in 1989. After his studies\, he started working as auditor for Coopers & Lybrand (now PWC)\, but quite soon his passion for media\, online marketing and innovation led him to management and board positions at\, among others\, Corelio Publishing\, Radio Nostalgie\, Clickx and Passe-Partout. In 2008\, he became CEO of Corelio Business Development and Arkafund. \nSince 2011\, he is Country Director of Google Belgium-Luxembourg\, and as such he is positioned in the heart of the digital revolution\, marketing and innovative entrepreneurship.\nHe’s a member of the “Digital Minds for Belgium” and “AI4Belgium” Expert group of Deputy Prime Minister De Croo\, “Le Conseil du Digital” of Walloon Minister of Economy\, and of the board of IAB Europe. \nHe’s the author of “Digitalis\, how to reinvent our world” (NL/FR/ENG/CHIN) and “Homo Digitalis” (NL/FR). \n  \nJoin us for an inspiring webinar! \n  \nThe 12 chambers represented at this webinar are Thailand\, China\, Philippines\, Hong Kong\, India (Chamber in India and in Brussels)\, Japan\, Malaysia\, Myanmar\, Singapore & Vietnam (Chamber in Vietnam and in Brussels). \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nMonday 17 May\n16:00-17:00 Japan time / 9:00-10:00 BeLux time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Monday 17 May noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and password on the day of the event (May 17). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this joint webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-digitalis-how-to-reinvent-the-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210507T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210507T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210506T054158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011442Z
UID:11646-1620345600-1620345600@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber webinar with Minister Fayot
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nThe BLCCJ – together with 11 other BeLux Chambers of Commerce – has the pleasure to invite you to a next joint webinar: \nLuxembourg and ASEAN: Partners in a digital\, changing world \nAn in-depth discussion on the future of Lux-Asia relations and the digital & sustainable transformation of international business between Mr. Franz Fayot\, Minister of the Economy of Luxembourg\, and Chamber members in Asia. \n  \nJoin Luxembourg’s Minister of the Economy\, Mr. Franz Fayot\, for an insightful discussion about the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how this unprecedented global crisis is transforming our way of doing business. During the discussion\, we will also explore business opportunities between Luxembourg and ASEAN countries\, with a specific focus on digital transformation and sustainable business models\, while highlighting Luxembourg’s innovation and data-driven landscape. \n  \nThe webinar\, organised by the collective of BLCCs in Asia with the support of the Luxembourg Embassy in Bangkok\, will be moderated by Mr. Arnoud de Meyer\, a global academic leader with more than 35 years of experience in academic institutions in Europe and Asia\, with participation of business leaders from ASEAN countries. \n  \nPlease note that in order to focus within such a large Pan-Asian region and within such a large group of cooperating Chambers\, the choice was made for ASEAN. Nonetheless\, many topics concerning ASEAN concern the rest of Asia as well – and we certainly believe that our BLCCJ community can benefit from the talk. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS:\nFriday 7 May\n18:00-19:00 Japan time / 11:00-12:00 Luxembourg time\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Friday 7 May noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \nIf your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a Zoom invitation link and password on the day of the event (May 7). \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome a full house for this high-level webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office    
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-with-minister-fayot/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210422T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210422T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210421T054157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011434Z
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SUMMARY:CLIC event with Chopard Japan
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\, \n  \nThe BLCCJ is happy to announce an ONLINE networking event in the “CLIC” series. CLIC is a loose organization of 11 smaller European Chambers of Commerce in Japan (Austrian\, Belgian-Luxembourg\, Danish\, Dutch\, Finnish\, Greek\, Icelandic\, Norwegian\, Spanish\, Swedish and Swiss). \n  \nThis time we will invite as a speaker Mr. Thomas Döbeli\, General Manager of Chopard Japan Ltd. \n  \nWhen: Thursday 22 April\, 18:00-20:00 (presentation starts at 18:15\, followed by online networking)\nWhere: online on Remo.co (link will be sent just before the event)\nHow much: \nFree of charge for online participation only (members-only)\nJPY 1\,500 if you would like to enjoy an Austrian snack set (Austrian beer and salami snack) – limited to Kanto region \n  \nSeats for BLCCJ members and snack sets are limited\, first come first serve! \n  \nRegistration: \nFor online participation only: mail your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send a confirmation email. \nFor the snack set: mail your full name\, delivery address and phone number to info@blccj.or.jp. We will send a confirmation email. \nRegistration deadline is Friday 16 April (or till seats are full). \n  \nPayment: \nIf you order the snack set\, payment has to be done by bank transfer by Friday 16 April (details in attachment).\nCancelations after 16 April and no-shows will be charged in full. \n  \nFor more information and payment details\, please have a look at the attachment. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this next CLIC event! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/clic-event-with-chopard-japan/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210414T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210414T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210413T054157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011426Z
UID:11642-1618358400-1618358400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Spring party CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the current corona situation we unfortunately need to CANCEL this event. We count on your understanding.\n  \nIt has been a challenging start to 2021\, but let us celebrate together the arrival of spring and be hopeful for better times to come! \n  \nJoin us on Wednesday 14 April 2021\, from 18:30 onwards\, at Le Petit Tonneau in Toranomon. \n  \nWe will start with a cocktail on the terrace\, and then enjoy a tasty Belgian-style dinner with an open bar (incl. Luxembourg wine and Belgian beers) and the good company of friends and business partners from the Belgian-Luxembourg community. \n  \nYou can find more details and the application form in attachment. \n  \nIn view of COVID-19 safety measures\, seats are limited to 50.\nSignup deadline is Monday 12 April (or when the seats are filled\, first-come first-serve). \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you in person again!
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/spring-party-canceled/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210330T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210330T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20220829T054143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T092514Z
UID:11641-1617062400-1617062400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Meet the BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are happy to invite you to the next: \n“Meet the BLCCJ Members” \n  \nAt this online meet-and-greet 4 individual members will present themselves and their company: Kevin Dethoor – FunLife\, Guillaume Hennequin- ABeam Consulting Japan\, Philip Olivier – Total Japan\, and Aiko Weber – Robert Half Japan. \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the BLCCJ members. \nJoin us for this casual meet-and-greet and expand your network! \n  \nEvent details:\nTuesday 30 March\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 30 March noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and passcode on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-blccj-members-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210318T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210318T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210317T054143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011414Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability: doughnuts and water bottles
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe hereby invite you to our next WEBINAR: \n“Sustainability: doughnuts and water bottles” \n  \nSustainability\, SDGs\, they are on the mind of all companies these days.\nIn this webinar we will focus on the so-called “doughnut economy” and hear from a social entrepreneur in Japan. \n  \nWhile Johan Rockström proved that the planetary boundaries are constantly being exceeded\, Kate Raworth additionally showed that the economic system of the 20th century fails in guaranteeing a minimal social foundation for everyone. She combined the idea of the ecological ceiling and the social foundation in the visually very appealing concept of the Doughnut Economy i.e.\, a safe and just place for humanity.\nOur first speaker Prof. dr. Tom Kuppens\, assistant professor in environmental economics and economics teaching methodology at Hasselt University and Vrije Universiteit Brussel\, Belgium\, will briefly explain the 7 steps proposed by Kate Raworth to redefine the goals of the economy and link them to the concept of the circular economy. By means of inspirational examples of circular entrepreneurship in Belgium\, it will be shown that doing business in a circular way has the potential to contribute positively to the ambitions of the Doughnut Economy. \n  \nOur second speaker is Robin Lewis\, a social entrepreneur based in Japan. He is Co-founder of mymizu – an initiative to reduce consumption of single-use plastics\, and Co-founder of Social Innovation Japan – a platform for social good focusing on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\nHe will share his insights on plastic waste in Japan and globally; discuss how technology and community may be leveraged to address sustainability related challenges; and present other trends and opportunities in the sustainability space. \n  \nYou can find the biography of both speakers in attachment. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 18 March\n18:00-19:00 Japan time / 10:00-11:00 Belgian time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day itself. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/sustainability-doughnuts-and-water-bottles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210310T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210310T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210310T054142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011408Z
UID:11637-1615334400-1615334400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:EPA 2 years later - expectations and reality
DESCRIPTION:Due to the pending extension of the state-of-emergency\, we have decided to take our EPA seminar online.\n  \nThe Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has been in place for 2 years. The BLCCJ will invite specialists to hear about the figures and issues so far\, the impact of COVID-19\, the expectations hereafter. Belgian companies Puratos and Solvay will share their experience with the EPA.\nThe presentations will be followed by a Q&A. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nWednesday 10 March\n17:00-18:30\nZoom Webinar with English-Japanese simultaneous interpretation\nFree-of-charge  \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send your full name\, company name and title to info@blccj.or.jp by Wednesday 10 March noon. \n  \nFor more information\, please have a look at the attachment. \n  \nThis event is co-hosted by the BLMC (Belgo-Luxembourg Market Council) and has the support of ITIC (The Foundation for International Trade and Industrial Co-operation).
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/epa-2-years-later-expectations-and-reality/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210306T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210306T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210305T053944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011358Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - 6th Inter-Chamber Ski and Snowboard Networking Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Due to the extension of the state-of-emergency till March 7\, the below event has been CANCELLED.\n  \n  \nWinter is getting ready for our 6th Inter-Chamber Ski Race – tons of snow in Niigata and resorts opening or having opened already. \n  \nNetworking at a mountain retreat while enjoying a good time with friends\, family and business contacts is the promise of the Inter-Chamber Ski Race series. \n  \nOpen also to snowboarders it brings together members of foreign business chambers in Japan\, members of the Japanese business community\, local top contacts from Nagano and friends of Alpine winter sports. Supporting chambers include the chambers from Belgium and Luxembourg\, Canada\, Czech\, Germany\, Greece\, Spain and Switzerland. \n  \nThe event location – the Lotte Arai Resort in Niigata – is known for great snow conditions (even in difficult years)\, totally refurbished and renewed most recently and easily accessible well under 2hrs from Tokyo. \n  \nThe race in the morning of January 30 is the traditional two-runs\, painless giant slalom catering to all levels of skiers. For snowboarders we have a combined group of all ages. \n  \nAs the race finishes in the morning\, the afternoon is at everyone’s disposal to do skiing\, snowboarding\, cross-country skiing\, enjoying a local hot spa (onsen) or some of the facilities at the resort\, e.g. the bouldering hall. The evening award and networking party brings together – in a Corona friendly setting – some 80 to 100 people including race participants\, their families and friends and business contacts. \n  \nAttending the race is NOT mandatory\, you are welcome to just attending the race or the evening party. \n  \nAll details\, the registration and online payment forms are available at the event website: \nhttps://www.abc-jpn.net/event/6th-inter-chamber-ski-race/ \n  \nPlease do not hesitate to share this information or the attached event flyer with your friends\, family or business contacts.
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/cancelled-6th-inter-chamber-ski-and-snowboard-networking-retreat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210209T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20210209T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20210208T054142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011345Z
UID:11638-1612828800-1612828800@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:Meet the New BLCCJ Members
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are happy to invite you to the first BLCCJ event of 2021: \n“Meet the New BLCCJ Members” \n  \nIn 2020-2021 we had several companies joining and upgrading within the BLCCJ network.At this online meet-and-greet we will gladly introduce you to AB Inbev\, Safran Helicopter Engines and Tokusen. \nAfter the presentations we will organize a Q&A session allowing you to interact directly with the new faces in the BLCCJ community. \nJoin us for this informal meet-and-greet! \n  \nEvent details:\nTuesday 9 February\n18:30-19:30\nFree of charge\nPresentations will be in English\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp before 9 February noon\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via Zoom Meetings. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive the Zoom invitation link and password on the day itself. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you at this online meet-and-greet! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/meet-the-new-blccj-members/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201210T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201210T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201208T054000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011333Z
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SUMMARY:General Assembly 2020
DESCRIPTION:Dear BLCCJ members\,\n  \nThe President and the Board of Directors of the BLCCJ are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Assembly\, which will be held as follows: \n  \nDate & Time: Thursday 10 December 2020 from 6:30PM to 7:30PM \nVenue: Natixis Japan Securities office\nArk Hills South Tower 8F\n1-4-5 Roppongi\, Minato-ku\, Tokyo 106-0032\nhttps://apac.cib.natixis.com/japan/en \n  \nThe agenda of the meeting will be as follows:\n• Activity report 2020\n• Closing of books 2020\n• Activity proposals 2021\n• Budget 2021 \n  \nIn 2013 you agreed on the BLCCJ constitution revision (in attachment)\, which stipulates that the BLCCJ Board of Directors is elected every 2 years instead of 1. This means that the mandate which our Board of Directors received in December 2019\, will continue for 1 more year. So there will be no directors’ election in 2020 (the next election will take place in December 2021). \nHowever\, since this annual meeting is mainly meant to inform our members in detail about what we have been doing this year and what we plan to do next year\, we very much would like to request your presence.\nThe necessary safety measures will be taken. \n  \nAs usual\, we foresee a dinner after the General Assembly. We have booked at Bistro Buzz in Akasaka (JPY 6\,000 pp) from 8:00PM.\nPlease kindly indicate your attendance or non-attendance to the dinner in the attached registration form. \n  \nAttachments are:\n• Convocation letter/registration form – please send them back by 4 December\n• Current constitution (revised in 2013) \n  \nWe hope to see you at this year’s General Assembly! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/general-assembly-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201127T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201127T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201127T053914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011323Z
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SUMMARY:Gala 2020 "Back together"
DESCRIPTION:Dear members and friends\, \n  \nAfter careful consideration the Board of the BLCCJ has decided to go ahead with the BLCCJ Gala Ball 2020\, which will take place on Friday 27 November\, from 18:30\, at the prestigious Conrad Tokyo hotel. \n  \nEven within COVID times\, we believe it is important to bring people “back together”\, which will be the main theme of this year’s gala.\nWe hope you can join us at the most prominent networking event of the year for the Belgian-Luxembourg community and our Japanese friends in the presence of Belgian Ambassador Roxane de Bilderling and Luxembourg Ambassador Pierre Ferring. \n  \nAttached you can find the application form. Seats will be limited to 160\, so sign up soon\, first come first served. The application deadline is Thursday 19 November or when seats are full.\nWe gladly take care of your seating requests (1 table seats 6 persons). \n\n\n  \nAll required safety measures will be taken in close collaboration with the Conrad hotel. \n  \nIf you wish to show your support to our Chamber by sponsoring a raffle prize\, please send us back the attached sponsor sheet by 10 November. \n  \nWe are very much looking forward to welcoming you at this special evening! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/gala-2020-back-together/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201117T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201117T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201116T054000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011311Z
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SUMMARY:Inter-Chamber WEBINAR: Asian Economic Update
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are delighted to inform you of the next webinar organised by the Asian network of Belgian-Luxembourg Chambers of Commerce. \n  \nOn Tuesday 17 November at 8pm Japan time we are organising a webinar focusing on the current economic situation. More specifically we have pulled together a panel of senior bankers who will talk about the following subjects: \n\nEconomic trends expected to develop out of the current stage of COVID-crisis\, particularly across the Asia Pacific region\nImpact on currencies and other macro-economic factors\nThe consequences of the US election on the Asian economies\nEconomic nationalism: a potential threat for global recovery in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic\nAnd much more!\n\n  \nFor this event we will be joined by the following speakers\, sharing their knowledge & expertise in this field: \n\nHerald Van Der Linde: Head of Equity Strategy\, Asia Pacific at HSBC\nRobert Carnell: Chief Economist and Head of Research\, Asia-Pacific at ING Bank\nJan Van Hove: Chief Economist at KBC Bank\n\n  \nYou can find their profile in attachment. \n  \nTalking points will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with featured speakers. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nTuesday 17 November\n20:00-21:00 Japan time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 17 November noon (Japan time)\, and we will confirm your registration. \n  \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/inter-chamber-webinar-asian-economic-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201112T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201112T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201111T054000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011304Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR with EY: Update on border restrictions and how to manage mobility in the pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nFaced with ongoing border restrictions and frequent changes to migrant entry and exit requirements globally in response to COVID-19\, planning and resuming business operations is challenging.\nTo help you navigate the shifting landscape and manage your migrant workforce needs across Japan\, Belgium and Luxembourg\, we invite you to join our next webinar in cooperation with Ernst & Young: \n“Update on border restrictions and how to manage mobility in the pandemic.” \n  \nIn this immigration live session we will discuss the latest developments to the Japan\, Belgium and Luxembourg immigration landscapes and what they mean for your business\, including: \n\nCurrent border entry and exit restrictions for Japan\, Belgium and Luxembourg\nThe travel restriction exemption process and examples of what a successful and unsuccessful case looks like\nThe additional considerations to be taken into account when considering travel\n\n  \nAs speakers we have invited EY specialists from the 3 countries: \n-Japan: Ms. Hinako Tsunoda\, Senior Manager\, EY Immigration Co.\n-Belgium: Mr. Nivard Bronckaers\, Manager\, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants BV\n-Luxembourg: Mr. Alain Marcel\, Senior Manager\, Ernst & Young Tax Advisory Services S.à.r.l. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nThursday 12 November\n17:00-18:00 Japan time/9:00-10:00 BeLux time\nPresentations + Q&A in English\nFree of charge\nBLCCJ Members + EY invitees \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp by Tuesday 10 November 17:00 (Japan time)\, and we will confirm your registration. \nThis webinar will be conducted via ZOOM. If your registration is accepted\, you will receive an email with a ZOOM invitation link and password on the day of the event. \n  \nWe hope to welcome many of you at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-ey-update-on-border-restrictions-and-how-to-manage-mobility-in-the-pandemic/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201029T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201029T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201028T054000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011255Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR with Hong Kong Chamber: Managing the IBOR Transition
DESCRIPTION:Dear members\,\n  \nWe are happy to inform you of the following webinar organized by the BeLux Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and open to BLCCJ members as well. \n  \nThe upcoming phase-out of the interbank lending rate (IBOR) means big changes to financial services – but few firms are prepared. \n  \nOn Thursday 29 October 13:30 Japan time BNP Paribas will give an insightful overview on the IBOR transition. \n  \nJulien Szternberg from BNP Paribas will provide us with an introduction to the IBOR transition\, followed by an overview of the reasons for moving away from (L)IBOR & the alternative RFRs. In addition\, he will discuss the consequences of the IBOR transition for FI & SMEs and the pricing implications. \n  \nAfterwards Jenny Huang and Tracy Chan from Ernst & Young Hong Kong will present their insights from a consultancy point of view. They will cover topics including risk and valuation\, legal implications & accounting and tax implications. \n  \nThe webinar will be concluded by a Q&A session with all the attendees. \n  \nWhy should you attend the IBOR transition webinar? \n\nGet the latest developments on IBOR transition globally & within the APAC region directly from the experts;\nLearn about the implications of the IBOR transition – it is key for organizations to take the necessary steps to mitigate the emerging risks of transitioning including: legal and client outreach\, risk management and finance\, operations and technology\, accounting and tax.\nDiscover how to manage stakeholders throughout the IBOR transition.\n\n  \nEvent page. \n  \nEvent details:\nThursday 29 October\n13:30-14:45 JPT (presentations + Q&A)\nIn English\nFree of charge\nMembers-only \n  \nIf you are interested\, please send an email to info@blccj.or.jp and we will confirm your registration.\nWe can accept registrations till Thursday 29 October noon.\nIf you’re registered\, you will receive the invitation link and password just before the event. \n  \nWe hope that we can welcome many BLCCJ members at this webinar! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/webinar-with-hong-kong-chamber-managing-the-ibor-transition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201028T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201028T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201027T053547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011246Z
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SUMMARY:BLCCJ-CCIFJ-SCCIJ Golf Tournament - FULL!
DESCRIPTION:The BLCCJ is pleased to announce that the 14th Joint Chamber Golf Tournament\, organized with the French and the Swiss Chambers of Commerce\, has been rescheduled for Wednesday 28 October at the prestigious Tomisato Golf Club in Chiba.\n  \nDate: Wednesday\, October 28\, 2020\nTime: from 8:00 to 17:00 (approx.)\nLocation: Tomisato Golf Club\nAddress: 773 Obaraku\, Shibayama-machi\, Sanbu-gun\, Chiba 289-1611\nAdmission fee:\nJPY 19\,500 car users (includes registration & green fee\, lunch\, reception after the tournament)\nJPY 24\,500 bus users (includes all of the above plus the bus fee departing near Yotsuya station at 6:15)\n(We have switched to a larger bus\, so extra seats have become available!) \n  \nYou can also become a sponsor of the event by giving a prize for the award ceremony. This is ideal for strengthening your image among the communities of three active chambers\, and your prize will be properly acknowledged. \n  \nYou will find more information\, the application form and the sponsorship form in the attachments.\nApplication deadline is Friday 16 October 17:00. \n  \nWe certainly hope to be able to hold this prestigious event\, and welcome many of you there! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office \n  \nThe event is kindly sponsored by BMW JAPAN. \n \n  \nAll required safety measures will be taken in close collaboration with the golf club.\nhttp://www.tomisatogolf.net/
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/blccj-ccifj-sccij-golf-tournament-full/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201021T000000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20201021T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T145531
CREATED:20201020T053944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T011237Z
UID:11627-1603238400-1603238400@blccj.or.jp
SUMMARY:European Joint Chamber Cocktail 2020
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the traditional European Joint Chamber Cocktail will be held this year on Wednesday 21 October at Park Hyatt Tokyo.\n  \nThe French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan is taking the lead in the organization\, 8 other European Chambers of Commerce inc. BLCCJ are joining. \n  \nThis traditional gathering of European Chambers is the perfect opportunity to remind ourselves that we are stronger together.\nSo come and join us for an evening of networking with fine food\, free-flow wine and a free raffle. \n  \n*In view of the COVID-19 situation\, proper measures will be taken by the French Chamber and by the hotel. You can read more details in the attachment.\nWe kindly ask you to refrain from joining the event if you have a fever or show any cough-like symptoms. \n  \nDate Wednesday 21 October\nTime 19:00 to 21:00 (registration starts at 18:30)\nVenue Park Hyatt Tokyo 39F\nAdmission fee (to be paid by bank before 15 October)\nJPY 8\,000 BLCCJ Members\nJPY 12\,000 Non-members\nDeadline for registration/cancellation Thursday 15 October\, 17:00 or when seats are full\n*Any cancellation after the deadline or no-show will be charged.  \n  \nRegister for this event:\nBLCCJ seats are limited to 20\, first-come\, first-serve! \nTo register for this event\, please send your full name\, title\, company name and email address to info@blccj.or.jp\nWe will inform you if there are still seats. \nIf yes\, we ask you to pay by bank transfer before Thursday 15 October 17:00. Only after the payment your seat will be booked. \nBank details:\nBank: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation\, Kojimachi Branch\nAccount: Check Account (toza) No. 226330\nAccount holder: The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan \n  \nWe look forward to finally meeting in person again! \n  \nThe BLCCJ office
URL:https://blccj.or.jp/events/european-joint-chamber-cocktail-2020/
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