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Business Climate Survey for Norwegian Companies in Japan 2022
Norwegian business is steadily increasing. However, the potential is much greater for both existing companies and new entries. Team Norway Japan has therefore decided to carry out a Business Climate Survey aiming to provoke market insight for current and prospective Norwegian businesses in the Japanese market. In the Survey report, we outline the main opportunities and challenges facing Norwegian companies in the Japanese market.
This year's Business Climate Survey was sent out in March 2022 to 144 companies. Of these, 53 companies answered, resulting in a 36,8% response rate.
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Norway-Japan Economic Relations
Norway–Japan: Creating Value Together for a Sustainable Future
With diplomatic ties stretching back more than a century, the relationship between Norway and Japan is diverse and healthy. Continued dialogue between the two nations has led to new opportunities for cooperation and leadership on the world stage through initiatives like the High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.
Trade and investment have been at the centre of the relationship. Leveraging the respective strengths and experiences of each side to ensure maximum value creation and mutual success is at the heart of relationships. In partnership, Norway and Japan are increasingly addressing global issues related to sustainability, reducing carbon emissions and ageing populations.
This report highlights some of the successful examples of economic and research cooperation between the two nations and outlines potential areas for greater collaboration. It focuses on sectors where Norway and Japan have complementary strengths, so it not only covers long-standing business ties in the seafood and maritime sectors, but also includes recent developments in renewable energy and digital technologies.
The broad range of partnerships showcased in this report clearly demonstrates that by working together, Norway and Japan can be leaders in technology and innovation and contribute to a more sustainable future. Furthermore, greater intergovernmental collaboration between Norway and Japan could unlock many more opportunities to the benefit of both nations and contribute towards achieving the sustainable development goals.
As a part of Team Norway, the NCCJ has taken part in the efforts to create the report highlighting the importance of an EPA between Japan and Norway.
Full report "Norway–Japan: Creating value together for a sustainable future" (PDF) updated: 20/9/2021:
報告書ダウンロード（PDF） 『日本とノルウェー：持続可能な未来に向けて共に価値を築く』（更新日2021/11/02）: