Japan External Trade Organization

Vietnam Pilot Project Utilizing TradeWaltz Platform Adopted Under Government's Supply-Chain Diversification Scheme

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Thursday, December 24, 2020
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Slated to begin in March 2021 with operations conducted by Mitsubishi Corporation Plastics Ltd. (MCP) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), the project will revolve around the TradeWaltz information-sharing platform, which is managed by its namesake company TradeWaltz, Inc. (TradeWaltz).

Key Points: 
  • Slated to begin in March 2021 with operations conducted by Mitsubishi Corporation Plastics Ltd. (MCP) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), the project will revolve around the TradeWaltz information-sharing platform, which is managed by its namesake company TradeWaltz, Inc. (TradeWaltz).
  • Participating in the project alongside TradeWaltz will be the platform's four initial users1, namely MCP, MC, MUFG Bank, Ltd. (MUFG), and Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Tokio Marine Nichido).
  • This project has also been adopted as part of a larger scheme to help diversify overseas supply chains that was introduced in the fiscal year 2021 supplementary budget of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is serving as secretariat for the diversification scheme.

JETRO Showcases 15 Japanese Startups at Disrupt 2020

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Software, Nanotechnology, Hardware, Marketing, Communications, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Technology, Japan External Trade Organization, TechCrunch, Websites, World Wide Web

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present 15 innovative Japanese startup companies at Disrupt 2020, hosted virtually this year by TechCrunch, from September 14th to 18th, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present 15 innovative Japanese startup companies at Disrupt 2020, hosted virtually this year by TechCrunch, from September 14th to 18th, 2020.
  • For business and media inquiries about the exhibiting companies, or to schedule a meeting with one of the Japanese exhibitors during Disrupt 2020, contact Will Ferguson, at [email protected] .
  • About JETRO: JETRO is the Japanese government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
  • JETRO provides support and assistance to American companies entering the Japanese market and to Japanese companies expanding overseas.

29 Innovative Japanese Startups to be Showcased at CES 2020

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Monday, December 23, 2019
Networks, Internet, Data management, Technology, Software, Japan External Trade Organization, Startup company, Economy

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005431/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191223005431/en/
    Eleven startups will exhibit at CES Unveiled on January 5 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Shorelines Exhibit Hall.
  • JETRO's J-Startup Program, which mentors and prepares Japanese startups for the global market, is helping with this effort.
  • The eighteen other Japanese startups to be showcased include:
    Digitalattendant Co. Ltd. ( http://digitalattendant.co.jp ): The AI-based Dynaglass cane provides visually impaired people with 3D information.
  • About JETRO: JETRO is a Japanese government agency that provides support and assistance to American companies entering the Japanese market and to Japanese companies expanding overseas.

FEMSA completes investment in US cash and carry leader Jetro Restaurant Depot

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Friday, November 8, 2019
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de C.V. (FEMSA) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements and closed the transaction to acquire a minority stake in Jetro Restaurant Depot (JRD).

Key Points: 
  • de C.V. (FEMSA) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD) announced today that it has signed definitive agreements and closed the transaction to acquire a minority stake in Jetro Restaurant Depot (JRD).
  • This transaction was originally announced on September 26, 2019 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between FEMSA and JRD.
  • JRD is a leader in the wholesale business-to-business cash and carry retail foodservice segment in the United States.
  • Founded in 1976, JRD today operates over 130 stores across the United States with two formats, Jetro Cash and Carry and Restaurant Depot.

JETRO to Showcase 9 Japanese Startups at MWC - 4YFN LA

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Software, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Hardware, Japan External Trade Organization

The startups are all participants of JETROs Japan Innovation Program , which provides boot camps with personal mentoring and acceleration opportunities.

Key Points: 
  • The startups are all participants of JETROs Japan Innovation Program , which provides boot camps with personal mentoring and acceleration opportunities.
  • For business and media inquiries about the exhibiting companies, or to schedule a meeting with one of the Japanese exhibitors during MWC - 4YFN LA, contact Will Ferguson, at [email protected] .
  • About JETRO: JETRO is the Japanese government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
  • JETRO provides support and assistance to American companies entering the Japanese market and to Japanese companies expanding overseas.

FEMSA to invest in US cash and carry leader Jetro Restaurant Depot, creating a Joint Venture for Latin America

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
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de C.V. (FEMSA) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD) announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a minority stake in privately-held Jetro Restaurant Depot (JRD).

Key Points: 
  • de C.V. (FEMSA) (NYSE: FMX; BMV: FEMSAUBD) announced today that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire a minority stake in privately-held Jetro Restaurant Depot (JRD).
  • The MOU also contemplates that FEMSA and JRD will enter into a Joint Venture to take JRDs business model to Mexico and other Latin American markets.
  • JRD is a leader in the wholesale business-to-business cash and carry retail foodservice segment in the United States.
  • Founded in 1976, JRD today operates over 130 stores across the United States with two formats, Jetro Cash and Carry and Restaurant Depot, with revenues exceeding US$10 Billion in 2018.

JETRO Showcases 12 Japanese Startups at Disrupt SF 2019

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Data management, Japan External Trade Organization, World Wide Web, TechCrunch, Websites, Digital media

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present 12 innovative Japanese startup companies at Disrupt SF, hosted by TechCrunch, from October 2-4 in San Francisco, CA.

Key Points: 
  • The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will present 12 innovative Japanese startup companies at Disrupt SF, hosted by TechCrunch, from October 2-4 in San Francisco, CA.
  • For business and media inquiries about the exhibiting companies, or to schedule a meeting with one of the Japanese exhibitors during Disrupt 2019, contact Will Ferguson, at [email protected] .
  • About JETRO: JETRO is the Japanese government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
  • JETRO provides support and assistance to American companies entering the Japanese market and to Japanese companies expanding overseas.

JETRO Presents 10 Japanese Startups at SXSW 2019

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Data management, Hardware, Internet, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Japan External Trade Organization, METI

The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JETRO have started a new initiative called the J-Startup Program that helps cultivate the brightest of Japan's startups to succeed in world markets.

Key Points: 
  • The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and JETRO have started a new initiative called the J-Startup Program that helps cultivate the brightest of Japan's startups to succeed in world markets.
  • For business and media inquiries about the exhibiting companies, or to schedule a meeting with one of the Japanese exhibitors during SXSW 2019, contact Adam Braver, at [email protected] .
  • About JETRO: JETRO is the Japanese government agency responsible for promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
  • JETRO provides support and assistance to American companies entering the Japanese market and to Japanese companies expanding overseas.

The Innovate Fund Allocates $8.5 Million for Restaurant Depot in North Charleston

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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Charleston–North Charleston–Summerville metropolitan area, Geography of the United States, Charleston, South Carolina, Japan External Trade Organization, Charleston, West Virginia, Charleston, Staten Island

for the development of a new 62,333 square-foot Restaurant Depot which opened in North Charleston in May 2018.

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  • for the development of a new 62,333 square-foot Restaurant Depot which opened in North Charleston in May 2018.
  • With locations in 33 states, Restaurant Depot is a business-to-business grocery and food service distributor.
  • "This allocation from The Innovate Fund and the trust of JETRO Holdings to build here sends a clear signal to other businesses that North Charleston is ripe with opportunity."
  • The Innovate Fund Program Manager Whitney Ferguson said, "The Innovate Fund would like to thank U.S.