Yoshitaka Shindo, Japan’s Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy

Yoshitaka Shindo, Japan’s Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, as well as Japan’s Minister in charge of Economic Revitalization, New Capitalism, Startups, Infectious Disease Crisis Management, and Social Security Reform, will brief Corporate Members on Japan’s economic outlook at an off-the-record in-person briefing at Asia House on Tuesday 30 April.   

Minister Shindo will share his insights into Japan’s economy, which continues to show signs of a moderate recovery. The Economic Minister will discuss opportunities for foreign companies to invest in the Japanese market and the country’s dynamic startup environment as the government looks to accelerate growth.   

Minister Shindo will be asked his views on the Japanese Yen’s continued decline and its impact on investor sentiment. The possibility of a future rise in interest rates, which was historically raised for the first time in 17 years in March, will also be discussed. Minister Shindo will provide insights into Japan’s plans to build greater resilience in its supply chain network and its goal of greater energy independence.   

As the largest economy in the CPTPP, Japan has played an active role in the FTA’s formation. Minister Shindo will provide his perspective on the future direction of the CPTPP and its potential impact on global trade.   

This off-the-record in-person briefing will be moderated by Asia House Director of Corporate Affairs, Charlie Humphreys, and will provide members with an exclusive opportunity to engage with a distinguished figure in Japan’s cabinet.   

To register interest, please email Thomas Scott-Bell, Programme Producer: thomas.scott-bell@asiahouse.co.uk