Maldives Exclusive Investment Webinar Held

December 23, 2020

On December 16 (Wed.), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) held the Maldives Exclusive Investment Seminar online, jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of Maldives (Maldives) in Japan and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

From Japan, METI, JETRO, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Development Association for Youthleaders, and Yamaki, Co., Ltd., attended the seminar. JETRO and JICA introduced measures to support Japanese companies’ overseas business expansion. The Development Association for Youthleaders, and Yamaki, Co., Ltd. provided explanations on the current business environment, the significance of collaboration with the government of Maldives, and other matters, based on their experience of doing business in the country.

From Maldives, the Embassy in Japan, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture, the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs attended the seminar and explained the environment for investment in Maldives and the types of investment from Japanese companies that are desirable.

More than 100 people from Japanese companies participated in this seminar, which provided them with a platform for sharing precious information on opportunities for investment in Maldives.