At first glance, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and regional banks might appear to have little overlap in their operations. But in reality, JBIC and regional banks together play an essential role in supporting the overseas expansion of mid-tier enterprises (MTEs) and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). JBIC officers and executives of regional banks across Japan report on the initiatives at the frontlines of the collaboration in this issue's special feature.
- Feature Article Regional banks and JBIC partnerships open new horizons for overseas business
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Regional banks’ overseas development support strategies Regional banks financially support companies from their respective local areas that are expanding overseas. Executives overseeing international operations at six such banks talk about the latest trends in overseas market expansion, the various types of support they provide, and their collaborations with JBIC.
Feature Article
Expansion backed by the Northern Kanto group’s strengths and close local support by the bank’s overseas specialists
Director and Managing Executive Officer, The Joyo Bank, Ltd.
TOBA Yoshitsugu
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From Japan’s first open port city moving toward the next 100 years, with overseas expansion focused on Vietnam and India
Director and Managing Executive Officer, The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd.
ARAI Tomoki
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Co-creating a new era from the Tohoku region with local communities while its Singapore office will become a local subsidiary
Managing Director, The 77 Bank, Ltd.
AOKI Kazuhiro
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Supporting overseas expansion from the Kansai region and building a global value chain with local companies
Senior Managing Executive Officer, The Senshu Ikeda Bank, Ltd.
MIYATA Koji
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Future talent and local expertise as keys to global success
Executive Officer, Kansai Mirai Bank, Limited
HIRAYAMA Tomoyoshi
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Leveraging its location at Asia's crossroads and inbound tourism to boost overseas expansion of the food industry
Representative Executive Director, The Nishi-Nippon City Bank, Ltd.
KURIHARA Takeshi
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