Japanese and Spanish businesses optimistically celebrate the free trade agreement between the EU and Japan
Nearly one hundred businesses have gathered today to strengthen the commercial relationships between the two countries in an event organized by the Japan-Spain Business Circle [CEJE], Foment del Treball, and Casa Asia. The Economic Partnership Agreement, which will be signed this summer and will take effect in 2019, will liberalize trade between the two […]
CEJE takes part in celebrating Japan’s National Holiday at the residence of the Consul.
On 4 December, Japan’s National Holiday was celebrated at the residence of the Consul General where 400 people from all media organisations, the consular corps and the Japanese community participated. Chairman Jorge Lasheras was in attendance on behalf of the Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE). After the national anthem was played, Consul General Naohito Watanabe spoke […]
Japan plays a leading role at the Third Annual Consular and Institutional Gala 2018
CEJE and Elite Spain present the ‘C’ Gold Awards to the Consul General of Japan in Barcelona, the Honorable Mr. Naohito Watanabe, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic and trade relations between Spain and Japan. Yesterday, the Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE) and Elite Spain, the Spanish Luxury Federation, presented the ‘C’ Gold […]
The Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE), the Consul General of Japan in Barcelona, the Institut Cerdà and Nedgia discuss good practices in crisis management
On March 20, the ‘Conference on Good Practices in Crisis Management’ took place, organized by the Crisis Management Support Service of the Institut Cerdà. The session, which was held at the Abertis headquarters, was attended by the Consul General of Japan in Barcelona, Naohito Watanabe, and the President of the Japan-Spain Business Circle, Jorge Lasheras, […]
CEJE holds a lunch/colloquium with the Secretary of State for Budgeting and Expenses, to discuss Spain’s economic future and the influence of its political situation
On 15 January 2018, CEJE held a luncheon/colloquium with the Secretary of State for Budgeting and Expenses, Mr. Alberto Nadal Belda, to discuss the subject “Spain 2018: Policy and Economy”. The meeting, which was attended by nearly 30 business people representing Japanese companies, and Spanish companies with an interest in Japan, was an excellent […]
CEJE brings together Japanese and Spanish companies to debate the challenges of innovation and robotics at a corporate level.
The Japan-Spain Business Circle and the Círculo Ecuestre organised the meeting, which served to discuss the management models and leadership of Japanese companies in the areas of innovation, technology and robotics, as well as their future prospects. Marc Serruya, Chairman of Honda Ibérica, and Mirko Scaletti, CEO of Panasonic Iberia, highlight the technological potential of […]
CEJE closes the year with a visit to the MEAM
On Monday, 11 December 2017, members of the Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE) attended a private visit held at the European Museum of Modern Art (MEAM) in Barcelona. Those present at this exclusive museum tour were able to view two important exhibits: the works selected for the ‘Figurativas 2017’ international competition, and the recently inaugurated exhibit […]
CEJE and the British Chamber of Commerce discuss the effects of Brexit for Japanese and British Companies in Europe
The Japan-Spain Business Circle, together with the British Chamber of Commerce in Spain, and with the collaboration of Cuatrecasas, held a round table on September 27 to discuss “Brexit and Japanese and British companies in Europe”. The event, which was attended by more than 50 professionals from a variety of businesses and institutions, dealt […]
CEJE meets with the Secretary of State for Parliamentary Relations, Mr. José Luís Ayllón
On July 27, the Board of Directors of CEJE held a luncheon with the Secretary of State for Parliamentary Relations, Mr. José Luís Ayllón. The purpose of the meeting was to familiarize the Secretary of State with the Japan-Spain Business Circle itself, as well as with its objectives and activities, and centered around […]
Fujifilm, in collaboration with CEJE, explained how companies can reinvent themselves in difficult times
On July 6, at that headquarters of Foment del Treball in Barcelona, José María Gay de Liébana and Leopoldo Abadía, representing Fujifilm and the Japan-Spain Business Circle (CEJE), discussed the ability of individuals and companies undergo transformation in a complex environment. Fujifilm, founded in 1934 and dedicated to the manufacture of photographic film, had to […]