Asia

Starting a business in India – We support start-up companies ! The Indian market has a big appeal.

　According to the United Nations, India’s population will surpass China within 10 years and become the number one population in the world. The world’s current population is about 7.7 billion, China has up to 1.4 billion, and India is the second largest and 1.3 billion. In addition, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s report on India, in the distribution of household income, the middle income grew from 4% in 2000 to 53.5% in 2018, attracting global attention.   India and Japan have different business practices and cultures, and I think there are many small and medium-sized companies that are interested in the Indian market but are hesitant to enter the market. We are working with Arevn Marketing Solution, https://www.arevn.in/ an Indian marketing company. They support start-ups entering the Indian market. They also specialized in digital marketing and e-commerce, and are growing its business. (Photo: Corporate website – Arevn Marketing Solution)

Business development in Japan and Thailand – Contents industry in Thailand is rapidly growing. Our business partner, Computer Graphic Plus Co., Ltd. will develop collaboration in character license and creative events.

　There are about 68 million people living in Thailand. Thailand overcame financial crisis and natural disasters and has been showing a long-term economy growth since late 20th century. Thailand ranked 4th place followed by China, The Unites States, and India amongst Japanese companies expanding overseas. (As of 2017) The Government of Thailand announced Thailand 4.0 as a long-term economy development plan and is focused on fostering digital economy and a new generation of industries. The contents industry includes game software, character, animation, comic, movie, music, and others. Especially game software and animation are booming in Thailand. 　We have noticed that contents industry in Thailand kept growing and have made a partnership with Computer Graphic Plus Co., Ltd. based in Bangkok, Thailand. https://www.cgplus.co.th/ They are consultant agency for creative events and collaboration projects. We expect development in character license and creative events coming from Japan or Thailand. （Photo: Corporate website – Computer Graphic Plus Co., Ltd.）

Eiwashoji Co., Ltd. is planning to participate the wine event held by Isetan Shinjuku Department Store. Enjoy wine tasting of Konrad from New Zealand and Salvano from Italy !

 The wine event named ‘World journey on wine exhibition 2020’ is scheduled from February 19 to 24, 2020. https://www.isetan.mistore.jp/shinjuku/event_calendar/wine.html The event is well accepted every year and visitors can enjoy wine imported from more than 30 countries. Visitors can purchase favorite wine at the event.  Eiwashoji Co., Ltd. is an official importer of Konard from New Zealand, Salvano from Italy, and Santavinea from Italy.  https://eiwa-wine.com/ The tasting notes were created by well known wine lecturer at Japan’s No. 1 wine school, Academie Du Vin. Eiwashoji is advertising the tradition and passion of wine growers. They are doing branding to increase the awareness of fine and high quality wine.  Eiwashoji has a great passion for wine and our company was very stimulated by this. We are helping to create branding and sales strategy. （Image: web site – Isetan Shinjuku Department Store）

Market research in India – Daidokasei Co., Ltd. based in Japan participated PLASTIVISION which is the largest exhibition amongst plastic industry in India. They displayed various type of floor mats and it was well received.

The number of Japanese companies in India is more than 1,400 as of 2018. And the number of Japanese residents in India is about 9,200 as of 2017. The India economy keeps growing and the India market is getting more attractive. On the other hand, customers in India may have strong demand than any other country in Asia. They expect localized products to meet their demand. In addition, they emphasis on price over quality. The PLASTIVISION, largest exhibition in the plastic industry in India, was held from Jan. 16 to 20, 2020 in Mumbai. There were five halls and occupied by more than 1,500 exhibitors. Daidokasei Co., Ltd. http://daidokasei.co.jp/ is manufacturing like automobile mats and mats for civil engineering. They displayed floor mats for this exhibition. Many visitors showed their interest in various type of floor mats by increasing performance of conductivity, antibacterial, and flame-retardant. Kansei Group Co., Ltd. is supporting the market strategy and development of sales channels in India. (Photo: Daidokasei Co., Ltd. is displaying floor mats.）

Business development in Japan and Korea – Starting a business in Japan and Korea is not so difficult. We will strengthen the partnership with Digisys Co., Ltd. based in Korea.

 The GDP of Korea in 2018 was ranked as the 11th largest in the world. Major industries are IT, automobile, steel, and shipbuilding. Besides finance industry including fund is rapidly growing. There are more than 50 million people; nevertheless the Korean land is relatively small. Especially more than 50% of entire population is distributed in the Seoul metropolitan area. Penetrating business in this area will be the first priority from the point of view of business strategy.  In geopolitics, Japan and Korea have close relationship. In fact, in order to succeed in business, building a trust relationship between individuals will become more important. Fortunately, we have a good long-term business relationship with Digisys Co., Ltd. (디지시스주식회사) http://www.digisys.co.kr/　based in Korea. The company is doing a business in the field of consumer products, work supplies, and IT products. Mr. Dae-Young Sohn, president of this company, was working at one of the largest electric manufacturer which was a multinational company. He contributed to the growth of business in Korea and China. Indeed, he has a good sense in doing global business. And Mr. Sohn is not satisfied with current business and he is always exploring a new business. We are aiming to strengthen […]

Business development in Japan and Taiwan – Ability International Co., Ltd. based in Taiwan is a strategic partner to cultivate medical and healthcare market.

Taiwan is the highest country amongst Asia countries in terms of degree of pro-Japanese. It is said that building trust needed for doing business is relatively easy. Besides their national character has a lot of diligence and it becomes big advantage in business. Taiwan is a neighbor country of Japan and provide good business environment like IT infrastructure and excellent human resources. Taiwan play an important role to expand future business into Mainland China and South East Asia as a steppingstone. Ability International Co., Ltd.（佳能國際科技股份有限公司）　http://ai.abico.com.tw/ is a member of ABICO GROUP (能率集団）which is corporation groups in Taiwan. Ability International has been expanding office equipment and IT business. They are now entering medical and healthcare market as a new business. It is expected that their business will keep growing. Kansei Group is co-working with Ability International and doing business development in Japan and Taiwan specially in the field of medical and healthcare. （Photo: Corporate website -Ability International Co., Ltd.）

Market development in Japan and Asia – J・PAD was developed to stop bleeding very quickly. J・PAD will become a recommended item as first aid kit in case of accidents or natural disasters.

If a wounded person has an excessive blood, caused by an accident or natural disaster, she could lose her life due to the delay of treatment. J・PAD can help to reduce the risk of losing her life through quick hemostasis. According to the result of hemostasis test, the J・PAD was much faster than a gauze or an absorption pad developed by other companies. In addition, J・PAD is mainly made of pulp and cotton. No drugs or chemicals are being used. It is free from side effects. Simply cover a wound with J・PAD using a bandage or a tape. No professional skill or expertise is required. The sole distributor is Emergency Life and Relief Association (ELRA). https://eng.j-pad.jp/  They are expanding distribution globally. Since Kansei Group Co., Ltd. is capable of doing market development in Japan and Asia, we are helping ELRA cultivate sales channel in Asia. (Photo: J・PAD)

Business development in Japan and Philippines – Announcing business partnership with American Technologies Inc. which is very outstanding and growing company in healthcare, construction as well as IT industry.

Philippines is one of fastest growing country in Asia. The GDP shows around 6.0% in recent years. Official languages are English as well as Filipino. The young manpower in Philippines is huge and it attracts foreign companies. Kansei Group Co., Ltd. has very strong business relationship with American Technologies Inc. (ATI)  http://www.ati.com.ph/  Originally ATI has grown with IT business. On top of this business, they invested their resources in the field of healthcare and construction and showed a rapid growth. Nearly 1,000 people are currently working at ATI. Our strength is a long-term relationship with a reliable local business partner. In fact, we have more than 20 years relationship with Mr. Boy Co, president of ATI. He has broad business networks and is very aggressive in business development. Working with ATI, we are also providing business matching service, M&A in Japan and Philippines. (Photo: Mr. Boy Co, president of American Technologies Inc. and Fujisaki, CEO of Kansei Group. Co., Ltd.)