The Second Secretary of the Japanese Embassy, Mr. Susumu Kiyosawa visited County Hall in Dooradoyle today to meet with officials from Limerick County Council.
Mr. Kiyosawa, who has a special interest in economics and enterprise, was briefed on the challenges facing Limerick businesses in the years ahead. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Mary Harty, Deputy County Manager Gerard Behan, and County Secretary Eugene Griffin were among those who met with Mr. Kiyosawa.
According to Cllr. Mary Harty: “I was delighted to welcome Mr Kiyosawa to Limerick. It is important that we take every opportunity to forge international links and highlight the economic potential for companies setting up in County Limerick and the wider Mid-West Region.”
The Cathaoirleach said she was encouraged by the confidence expressed by Mr. Kiyosawa in Ireland’s ability to attract multinational companies.
“I informed Mr. Kiyosawa that Limerick is well placed to attract multinational investment. The local third level education sector not only provides highly educated graduates but also supports research and development for many multinational firms. Furthermore, improvements in our road, air and rail infrastructure have provided ease of access to important domestic and overseas markets. And the provision of high-bandwidth broadband enables companies to conduct business with international markets”, Cllr. Harty said.
Speaking at Limerick County Hall today, Mr. Kiyosawa said: “Currently more than 45 Japanese companies are operating in Ireland and are well aware of the advantages of doing business in Ireland. The high quality of the labour force, low corporate tax rate and being the only English speaking country in eurozone and so on. In fact, one of the major Japanese software engineering companies established their office in Ireland because of such advantages.”
He continued: “On the other hand, approximately 40 Irish companies are operating in Japan. They are mostly related to the medical sector, electrical equipment, aviation, finance, and the software business.”
“Some people might say that it could be more difficult to develop business opportunities in Japan compared to other Asian markets. This is because the Japanese market requires high quality and responsibility for supplied products and services. This might be true, but it is just one aspect of doing business in a mature and established market. If you can successfully adapt to the Japanese market, your business will be sustainable, and the fact that your company is doing business in Japan will enhance your status. So I believe it is definitely worth trying”, he concluded.
Mr. Kiyosawa, who has a special interest in economics and enterprise, was briefed on the challenges facing Limerick businesses in the years ahead. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Mary Harty, Deputy County Manager Gerard Behan, and County Secretary Eugene Griffin were among those who met with Mr. Kiyosawa.
According to Cllr. Mary Harty: “I was delighted to welcome Mr Kiyosawa to Limerick. It is important that we take every opportunity to forge international links and highlight the economic potential for companies setting up in County Limerick and the wider Mid-West Region.”
The Cathaoirleach said she was encouraged by the confidence expressed by Mr. Kiyosawa in Ireland’s ability to attract multinational companies.
“I informed Mr. Kiyosawa that Limerick is well placed to attract multinational investment. The local third level education sector not only provides highly educated graduates but also supports research and development for many multinational firms. Furthermore, improvements in our road, air and rail infrastructure have provided ease of access to important domestic and overseas markets. And the provision of high-bandwidth broadband enables companies to conduct business with international markets”, Cllr. Harty said.
Speaking at Limerick County Hall today, Mr. Kiyosawa said: “Currently more than 45 Japanese companies are operating in Ireland and are well aware of the advantages of doing business in Ireland. The high quality of the labour force, low corporate tax rate and being the only English speaking country in eurozone and so on. In fact, one of the major Japanese software engineering companies established their office in Ireland because of such advantages.”
He continued: “On the other hand, approximately 40 Irish companies are operating in Japan. They are mostly related to the medical sector, electrical equipment, aviation, finance, and the software business.”
“Some people might say that it could be more difficult to develop business opportunities in Japan compared to other Asian markets. This is because the Japanese market requires high quality and responsibility for supplied products and services. This might be true, but it is just one aspect of doing business in a mature and established market. If you can successfully adapt to the Japanese market, your business will be sustainable, and the fact that your company is doing business in Japan will enhance your status. So I believe it is definitely worth trying”, he concluded.
