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Africa means business. Foreign direct investment into Africa is on the rise and Japan is playing an increasingly important role across the continent. Today almost four hundred and fifty Japanese companies are doing business across Africa. Many companies (including Japanese automotive leaders Toyota and Nissan) are managing their operations from the continent’s most industrialized and diversified economy - South Africa. “There are one hundred and sixty Japanese companies operating in South Africa and most cover the African continent from here,” says H.E. Norio Maruyama
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SOUTH AFRICA

August 30, 2019

South Africa and Japan — a flourishing ‘Good Hope’ partnership

Africa means business. Foreign direct investment into Africa is on the rise and Japan is playing an increasingly important role across the continent.

Today almost four hundred and fifty Japanese companies are doing business across Africa. Many companies (including Japanese automotive leaders Toyota and Nissan) are managing their operations from the continent’s most industrialized and diversified economy – South Africa.

“There are one hundred and sixty Japanese companies operating in South Africa and most cover the African continent from here,” says H.E. Norio Maruyama, Japan’s Ambassador to South Africa.

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South Africa and Japan — a flourishing ‘Good Hope’ partnership

Mitsubishi Corporation — contributing to Africa’s development

25 years on, South Africa continues to inspire in new ways

Platinum-driven power leads to strong Japanese ties

Suzuki: A way of life in South Africa

Fujifilm South Africa expands health care products and solutions in Africa

Pilot Pen South Africa — the mark of success

Providing significant growth opportunities across Africa and international markets

Wilderness Safaris: our journeys change lives

South Africa’s ancient yet new winemaking world

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Africa means business. Foreign direct investment into Africa is on the rise and Japan is playing an increasingly important role across the continent. Today almost four hundred and fifty Japanese companies are doing business across Africa. Many companies (including Japanese automotive leaders Toyota and Nissan) are managing their operations from the continent’s most industrialized and diversified economy – South Africa. “There are one hundred and sixty Japanese companies operating in South Africa and most cover the African continent from here,” says H.E. Norio Maruyama

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