Bridges For International Communication
2021年12月 7日
| Theme | " Managing the global politico-economic crisis under the COVID-19 pandemic and searching for solutions " |
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| Date | 17:00～19：00 (JST), Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 October 2021 |
| Venue | Online |
| Host | Japan Economic Foundation |
| Co-host | Komatsu Research & Advisory |
ProgramProgram
Speaker BiographiesSpeaker Biographies
Presentation Materials Dong Yong-Sueng Peter A. G. Sinon
English SummaryEnglish Summary
Japan SPOTLIGHTPeter A. G. Sinon
Yong Sueng Dong
Mike King
2021年12月 6日
Date：Thursday, 29 and Friday, 30 September 2021
Format：Online Symposium
Theme：The post-pandemic outlook in Japan and Europe
| Theme | The post-pandemic outlook in Japan and Europe |
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| Date | Thursday,29 and Friday,30 September,2021 |
| Format | Online Symposium |
| Co-host | The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) Japan Economic Foundation |
ProgramProgram
ParticipantsParticipants List
BiographiesBiographies
SummarySummary
Presentation Session 1 Keiichiro Kobayashi
Session 2 Tsuyoshi Abe
QuestionnaireQuestionnaire
2021年12月 2日
Latest Events (completed)
Japan-Europe Forum 2021 (Online Symposium)
Japan-Europe Forum was co-hosted by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) on 29th and 30th September 2021.
2021年11月10日
Japan SPOTLIGHT November/December 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: Economic Recovery in 2022 - the Battle Between the Delta Variant & Vaccines
【Next Issue】
We will highlight "Geopolitics in 2022" in our Jan./Feb. 2022 issue. The long-term possibility of a confrontation between democratic governance and authoritarian regimes, as well as specific issues such as cybersecurity and Afghanistan, will be examined. Our next issue will be published on our website on Jan. 10, 2022.
2021年9月10日
Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2021
【Next Issue】
The Nov./Dec. 2021 issue will highlight the outlook for the global economy in 2022 and the issues and challenges in pursuing a stable recovery from the pandemic. It will focus on stage II of the pandemic's impact on the economy. Our next issue will be published on our website on Nov. 10, 2021.
2021年7月 9日
Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: Turning the Pandemic Into Opportunities for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
【Next Issue】
The Sept./Oct. 2021 issue highlights METI's White Paper on International Economy & Trade in 2021 as usual. We expect to see data-based analysis by METI on the international economy and trade issues in 2021 during the ongoing pandemic. Our next issue will be published on our website on Sept. 10, 2021.
2021年7月 6日
Welcome to the Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) website.
My name is Hideichi Okada, and I have recently assumed the position of Chairman & CEO of Japan Economic Foundation (JEF).
JEF was established in 1981 as an organization dedicated to communicating Japan's perspectives and realities to the international community.
At that time, Japan was recording a large trade surplus with the United States, which led to serious trade frictions. When relations between countries become closer, conflicts of interest inevitably arise. In such moments, it becomes essential to deepen mutual understanding through dialogue and exchange, and to seek constructive solutions. JEF was founded with this mission in mind.
Today, JEF conducts a wide range of activities, including economic forums and dialogues focusing on various regions of the world, and the publication of a bimonthly English-language electronic journal that provides insights into the current state of the Japanese and global economies. This year marks the 45th anniversary of our establishment.
The trade-related challenges Japan faced with other countries at the time of JEF's founding have gradually moved toward resolution over the years. During this period, the WTO was created, regional economic integration advanced, and many free trade agreements were concluded. However, the rules-based free trade system that has been built up over time - and the international supply chains that rest upon it - now face significant challenges. Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as the conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran, have further intensified this turmoil.
In a speech at the Davos Conference in January 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney referred to the possibility of "middle powers" joining forces to forge a third path for the international order. The countries participating in recent discussions on restoring a rules-based trade system through cooperation between the CPTPP and the EU are precisely these middle powers. JEF intends to actively engage in such efforts.
As economic interdependence among nations deepens through trade and investment, the importance of economic security has reached unprecedented levels. Trade and investment are no longer viewed solely as economic matters; they are increasingly recognized as issues directly linked to national security. Moreover, the rapid development of AI is having immeasurable impacts on these dynamics.
There is a growing need to create new rules that reconcile trade and security, and to establish a reliable framework for the free flow of data amid the rapid evolution of AI. The international economic system must be revitalized and strengthened. In addition, global challenges such as widening income disparities - both within and between countries - worsening energy and environmental issues, and aging populations continue to mount as constraints on growth. How we confront and overcome these emerging risks is a critical question. JEF will continue to engage in discussions with experts around the world and share the outcomes through our website and other channels. We will also work to create platforms for dialogue and exchange.
We sincerely hope that you will remain actively engaged with JEF and make full use of our resources. By closely following developments in the international economic system, we hope our activities and insights will support your decision-making in business, policy, and other fields.
July 1, 2026
Hideichi Okada
Chairman & CEO
Japan Economic Foundation (JEF)
2021年5月10日
Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: Evolving Capitalism Under the Pandemic
【Next Issue】
The July/August 2021 issue will highlight "Innovation & Entrepreneurship Stimulated by the Pandemic". We will introduce a number of specific examples of innovative businesses under the Pandemic. Our next issue will be published on our website on July 10, 2021.
2021年3月25日
Date: Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 December, 2020
Format: Online Symposium
Theme: Navigating Disruption : Rethinking Economic Development in a COVID
Era
Date: Friday, January 15, 2021 JST (Thursday, January 14, 2021 CST)
Format: Online Symposium
Theme: The Global Economy and the New International Economic Order:
Perspectives from Japan and the US
2021年3月23日
Latest Events (completed)
Japan-US Forum 2020 (Online Symposium)
Japan-US Forum was co-hosted by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA) on 15th January 2021 (CST 14th January 2021).
Latest Events(completed)
Asia-Pacific Forum 2020 (Online Symposium)
Asia-Pacific Forum 2020 was co-hosted by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) on 3rd and 4th December 2020.
Latest Events(completed)
2020 CJK Cooperation Dialogue (Online Dialogue among China, Korea and Japan)
2020 CJK Cooperation Dialogue was held on 25th November 2020.
Latest Events(completed)
2020 JEF-KRA Global Risk Symposium (Online Symposium)
2020 JEF-KRA Global Risk Symposium was co-hosted by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and Komatsu Research & Advisory (KRA) on 12th and 13th October 2020.
Latest Events(completed)
Japan-Europe Forum 2020 (Online Symposium)
Japan-Europe Forum 2020 was co-hosted by Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) and German Council on Foreign Relations (Die Deutsche Gesellschaft für Auswärtige Politik e.V.; DGAP) on 7th and 8th October 2020.
2021年3月18日
| Theme | The Global Economy and the New International Economic Order: Perspectives from Japan and the US |
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| Date | January 15, 2021 |
| Venue | Online |
| Co-host | The Chicago Council on Global Affairs (CCGA）
Japan Economic Foundation |
AdendaAgenda
ParticipantsParticipants List
BiographiesBiographies
PresenationToshihiro Nakayama Ulrike Schaede Takehiko Nakao
SummarySummary
| Theme | Navigating Disruption: Rethinking Economic Development in a COVID Era |
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| Date | Thursday, 3 and Friday, 4 December, 2020 |
| Format | Online Symposium |
| Co-host | New Zealand Institute of International Affairs (NZIIA) Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) |
ProgramProgram
ParticipantsParticipants
BiographiesBiographies
SummarySummary in English
PresentationPresentation Materials
2021年3月15日
| Theme | CJK Co-Navigation and Emerging Opportunities amid COVID-19 Pandemic |
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| Date | Wednesday, 25 November, 2020 |
| Format | Online Symposium |
| Co-host | East Asia Foundation(EAF) China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD) China Public Diplomacy Association (CPDA) Japan Economic Foundation (JEF) |
ProgramProgram
Participants ListParticipants List
BiographiesBiographies
Summary Summary
Presentation MaterialsKeiichio KOBAYASHIKazuo MATSUSHITA Takuma INAMURA
Naoyuki YOSHINOYukiko FUKAGAWA Akira HIRAI
Date: Wednesday,25 November, 2020
Format: Online Symposium
Theme: CJK Co-Navigation and Emerging Opportunities amid COVID-19 Pandemic
2021年3月12日
Date： Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2020
Format：Online Symposium
Theme：'Global risks and opportunities under the "With-Corona" global order'
| Theme | " Global risks and opportunities under the "with-corona" global order " |
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| Date | 17:00～19：00(JST), Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 October 2020 |
| Venue | Online |
| Host | Japan Economic Foundation |
| Co-host | Komatsu Research & Advisory |
ProgramProgram
Speaker BiographiesSpeaker Biographies
Presentation Materials Dr.Dong Yong-Sueng
English SummaryEnglish Summary
Japan SPOTLIGHTSir Paul Collier
Dr.Dong Yong-Sueng
2021年3月10日
Japan SPOTLIGHT March/April 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: Geopolitics with the Pandemic
【Next Issue】
The May/June 2021 issue will highlight "Evolving Capitalism" and offer readers a variety of thoughts on the evolving capacity of capitalism to deal with numerous challenges, including the pandemic. Our next issue will be published on our website on May 10, 2021.
2021年1月 8日
Japan SPOTLIGHT January/February 2021 issue is published
COVER STORY: The Year of Economic Recovery?
【Next Issue】
The March/April 2021 issue will look at the pandemic's impact on geopolitics, which must be entangled with the economic impacts. The new US administration's foreign and economic policies wil be highlighted in this regard. Our next issue will be published on our website on March 10, 2021.
