Trade links between Wales and Japan (By Sylodium, international trade directory)

Economy Minister Edwina Hart, is going to lead a trade and inward investment mission next week to Japan, preservative chemicals used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry are among the diverse range of products that will be promoted. Economy Minister said “Our international trade programme forms a key part of our drive to stimulate business growth and these missions are an important component of the overall package of support we offer companies". Trading internationally not only opens up new opportunities but exports are vital for the economy and in 2012 businesses in Wales exported £274m of manufactured goods to Japan which have increased by £220m since 1999, making it our 10th largest export market. The mission also coincides with the 40th anniversary of Sony’s decision to open its first European facility in Wales which was followed by numerous other Japanese businesses. Last year there were 50 Japanese owned businesses active in Wales, employing more than 6,000 people and I am delighted to use this opportunity to build on these long established links between our two countries, according to the minister. Sylodium (global import export directory) you can advertise for free your company or your project, at the intersection of cities that you want, for example; Tokyo (Japan) - Wales (UK) or any city around the World.

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