Time is the only barrier to making LinkedIn work for you and your business, according to LinkedIn marketing entrepreneur Chris Reed, who led his Mini Masterclass for BCCJ members on December 4. He outlined four consecutive areas to work on to ensure success on the social networking platform: personal branding, content marketing, company branding and social selling. Reed’s timing in launching his business in Singapore was fortuitous. Asia has seen the fastest growth in LinkedIn users in recent years, particularly in India and China. Yet he pointed out that LinkedIn offers opportunities on a global scale. It is the only social networking platform that has a presence in every country in the world except two: North Korea and Russia.
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Jan. 22, 2019
With the UK at the forefront of education, the sector is considered as a highly attractive export in boosting the country’s economy internationally. Annual revenue from investment in education-related exports has garnered nearly £19bn in 2015, growing by 22% since 2010. Because of this, the government has been a staunch supporter in developing global partnerships as well as fostering its brand appeal abroad.
Jan. 26, 2019
The Inter-Chamber Ski Race is intended as a fun event for members of foreign business chambers in Japan, their friends, Japanese or foreign business partners and family. Children and senior family members are welcome! The race will be a "best of two runs", so get your skis ready and hit the slopes of Hakuba!
Jan. 30, 2019
As the end of the year approaches, businesses start planning ahead and wondering what the next twelve months has in store . . . Recent trends suggest that commercial success will be tied to purpose, ethics and politics, with consumers being more discerning about where to use their purchasing power. Certainly there are some seismic shifts on the horizon around AI, and technology-led disruption will start to put people back at the heart of the business.
Feb. 1, 2019
Two and a half years on from the referendum, how attractive is the UK for business, education and for tourism in the eyes of Japan's young people? How are the Brexit negotiations affecting the UK's image?
Feb. 7, 2019
From humble beginnings as a TEFL instructor with lacklustre management in Germany, to a fledgling business owner in Japan during the financial crisis of 2008, Richard Straughan has weathered many storms.
The BCCJ welcomes members of all nationalities. Our five membership categories provide a range of options to suit every eligible company and individual in Japan, and non-resident members are also welcome.
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The December 2018 edition of BCCJ ACUMEN is now online!
Jan. 22, 2019
With the UK at the forefront of education, the sector is considered as a highly attractive export in boosting the country’s economy internationally. Annual revenue from investment in education-related exports has garnered nearly £19bn in 2015, growing by 22% since 2010. Because of this, the government has been a staunch supporter in developing global partnerships as well as fostering its brand appeal abroad.
Jan. 26, 2019
The Inter-Chamber Ski Race is intended as a fun event for members of foreign business chambers in Japan, their friends, Japanese or foreign business partners and family. Children and senior family members are welcome! The race will be a "best of two runs", so get your skis ready and hit the slopes of Hakuba!
Jan. 30, 2019
As the end of the year approaches, businesses start planning ahead and wondering what the next twelve months has in store . . . Recent trends suggest that commercial success will be tied to purpose, ethics and politics, with consumers being more discerning about where to use their purchasing power. Certainly there are some seismic shifts on the horizon around AI, and technology-led disruption will start to put people back at the heart of the business.
Feb. 1, 2019
Two and a half years on from the referendum, how attractive is the UK for business, education and for tourism in the eyes of Japan's young people? How are the Brexit negotiations affecting the UK's image?
Feb. 7, 2019
From humble beginnings as a TEFL instructor with lacklustre management in Germany, to a fledgling business owner in Japan during the financial crisis of 2008, Richard Straughan has weathered many storms.
Jan. 17, 2019
The latest developments surrounding Japan in the news
Jan. 15, 2019
The BCCJ is now accepting proposals to design, develop and host the Chamber’s website. This is a concept to completion production, which should be built on a scalable open-source framework that will further enhance the Chamber’s online presence.
Jan. 10, 2019
The latest developments surrounding Japan in the news
Jan. 8, 2019
The December 2018 edition of the BCCJ Acumen is now available!
Dec. 20, 2018
The BCCJ is delighted to welcome new Entrepreneur member, IDC. International. IDC. International Ltd.Co runs two schools in different industries, "The International Cross Culture Academy Tokyo" and "International Dance & Social Academy Tokyo", and one international social club.
Dec. 19, 2018
Mayer Brown has long served an impressive roster of Japan-based multinational corporations and financial institutions, including their international affiliates. The March 2018 opening of Mayer Brown’s Tokyo office advances our firm-wide goal of fully supporting our Japanese clients in the countries and regions where they do business. As with all of Mayer Brown’s offices, our Tokyo office is fully integrated with our global platform, ensuring our ability to provide world-class client service and providing a new route for clients to draw on our capabilities.
Dec. 14, 2018
The Millennium Science Forum (MSF) has marked the 20th anniversary of its Sir Martin Wood Prize with a special ceremony in Tokyo, in November. The event was attended by scientific experts from Japan and the UK as well as representatives of both countries’ governments, all of whom praised the prize for boosting UK–Japan ties.
Dec. 13, 2018
Thank you for sharing an extraordinary 2018 with us, here are a few event highlights!
The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Ark Hills Front Tower RoP
2-23-1 Akasaka Minato-ku Tokyo 107-0052
〒107-0052
東京都港区赤坂２－２３－１
アークヒルズフロントタワーRoP
在日英国商業会議所
9:00-12:30 & 14:00-17:00
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