

HOW COLOMBIA–JAPAN RELATIONS ARE TAKING SHAPE WITH THE INCOMING GOVERNMENT?
Written by: Celeste Moltavan, Intern CCJCI. What Was Discussed During The President-Elect’s Meet with Japan’s Ambassador? On July 9 in Bogotá, president-elect Abelardo De La Espriella held a meeting with Japan’s ambassador to Colombia, Shimizu Toru, as part of the international agenda pursued by the incoming government to strengthen diplomatic, commercial, and strategic ties between the two nations. The designated Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism, Mauricio Gómez Amín,
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Jul 243 min read


Japan's New Immigration Policy: Rising Visa Fees and the Future of International Talent
By Leslie Benitez, Business Advisor in Japan, CCJCI. Source: Japantimes.com Japan is undergoing one of the most significant demographic transformations among developed economies. For decades, the country maintained a relatively restrictive immigration framework compared to other advanced nations. However, a declining population, rapid aging, and persistent labor shortages have gradually compelled policymakers to reconsider the role of foreign residents and international talen

Leslie Benítez
Jun 245 min read


JAPAN AND THE COLOMBIAN PACIFIC: BUENAVENTURA AS A STRATEGIC HUB
Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in the International Relations Department Photo: INVEST PACIFIC For decades, Buenaventura was perceived solely as Colombia’s main cargo port, yet one constrained by logistical limitations, social challenges, and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, within the context of the transformation of international trade and the growing importance of the Asia-Pacific region, this narrative has rapidly changed. Today, Buenaventura is emerging as one
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May 225 min read


NIPPON KOEI LAC: 15 YEARS DRIVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN COLOMBIA
Written by: Angelly Triana, Intern in International Relations and Political Science Source: NIPPON KOEI LAC In commemoration of Nippon Koei LAC’s 15th anniversary in Colombia, one of Japan’s most prestigious firms, the Colombian-Japanese Chamber of Commerce hosted a dialogue session. The session featured Masanobu Shimosaka, president of Nippon Koei LAC for Latin America and the Caribbean; Martha Alzate, the company's general manager in Colombia; and Angelly Triana, an intern
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Apr 235 min read

