Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce - SJCC

The Chamber successfully held its 39th annual general meeting at the Zunfthaus zur Waag in Zurich. The event took place as part of the 160th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Switzerland. SJCC President Martin Herb welcomed the numerous participants with a brief historical review. The Ambassador of Japan H.E. Yoshinori Fujiyama honored the Chamber with his participation and a welcoming speech. Guest speaker Christoph Mäder, Chairman of economomiesuisse, gave an impressive speech entitled: “Stronger cooperation is more necessary than ever!” SJCC President was delighted to present the guest speakers with the first bottles of the “Special Edition SJCC 2024” Swiss Alpine Whisky Säntis Malt with the logos of the 160th Anniversary and SJCC.

160 Years of Swiss-Japanese Diplomatic Relations AGM 15 May 2024 with Guest Speaker Christoph Mäder, Chairman economiesuisse, and Welcome Address by H.E. Yoshinori Fujiyama, Ambassador of Japan more and invitation ... https://lnkd.in/emUGfRTM

Join us at our first event in Romandie in 2024: A visit to Ferring International Center in St-Prex VD, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 17:30 - 19:00 https://lnkd.in/eGD63Dez

SJCC-SCCIJ Scholarship Fund: A Year in Japan Are you a young professional eager to embark on a transformative journey in Japan? Don’t miss this opportunity and apply now for the Scholarship offered by The Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce - SJCC, together with its sister chamber Swiss Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (SCCIJ). Deadline spring intake: 28.02.2024 (tomorrow!) Deadline autumn intake: 30.09.2024 All details and application here: https://lnkd.in/evteA8Nd

𝐒𝐉𝐂𝐂 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝:  World Economic Forum in Davos: 160 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan   At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin paid tribute to the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan. Acting as a catalyst for civil society, the Swiss-Japanese Chamber of Commerce actively... (https://lnkd.in/et6MDtjD) Presence Switzerland #SwissHouse #sjcc #switzerland #japan #wef2024

SJCC Reception at the World Economic Forum Davos SJCC hosted an anniversary reception on January 16 at the House of Switzerland to mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan. In the presence of political and business leaders, prestigious guest speakers were: - Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin: Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research - Minister Masahiro Nakata: Embassy of Japan in Bern - Christoph Mäder: Chairman of economiesuisse - National Councillor Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter: President of the Parliamentary Friendship Group Switzerland-Japan More will follow.

In 2024, Japan and Switzerland celebrate 160 years of diplomatic relations (1864-2024). Read Minister for Foreign Affairs Yoko KAMIKAWA's article in the NZZ today: https://lnkd.in/eta4wGCB

The SJCC was very honoured and delighted to welcome H.I.H. Princess Akiko of Mikasa for a presentation-conversation. Her excellent and interesting presentation highly impressed the guests. H.I.H. was welcomed by SJCC President Martin Herb, Government Councillor Carmen Walker Späh (Head of the Department for Economic Affairs, Canton Zurich), H.E. Yoshinori Fujiyama (Ambassador of Japan), and Prof. Dr. Roger Fayet (Director SIK-ISEA). Rafael von Matt (SRF) moderated the presentation-conversation. The reception was co-hosted by the Canton of Zurich and took place at the SIK-ISEA, Villa Bleuler, in Zurich.