Once the world’s manufacturing hub, Japan is now a global financial powerhouse, and an investor of choice for countries across the world. It has been the world’s biggest source of foreign direct investment in the past three years, with more than US$220 billion in outflows each year.
What makes Japanese investors attractive is that they bring much more than just the money. Their technological prowess, manufacturing capabilities, long investment horizons and friendly terms make them sought-after investors.
Their meticulous approach, due diligence and focus on corporate governance add heft to their investment choices. The keiretsus, or Japanese mega conglomerates, also bring expertise and deep understanding across a wide variety of sectors and industries.
Although best known for their cars and high-tech industry, the Japanese have been keen investors in core sectors like mining, and infrastructure projects such as metros, railways and highways, and also have a great appetite for pharmaceuticals, telecoms and consumer sectors.
A world of opportunity awaits intrepid Japanese companies, but they must contend with legal and regulatory uncertainties, shifting geopolitical realities and additional challenges associated with doing business during a global pandemic.
In this context, Asia Business Law Journal has collaborated with the Japan In-house Lawyers Association and leading law firms around the world to produce the Japan Outbound Investment Guide. This fully bilingual resource features 20 expert-written articles tackling the most pressing issues, opportunities and pitfalls awaiting investors in strategic destination countries.
Although primarily intended for in-house counsel and other business leaders at Japanese companies, we trust the Japan Outbound Investment Guide will be a valuable and authoritative resource for anyone with a professional interest in the opportunities and legal challenges associated with foreign direct investment.
Click here to view the Japan Outbound Investment Guide.
