[Call for Participants] "Seminar on Promoting Business Development in the Philippines: Exploring the Potential and Opportunities for Decarbonization and Resource Recycling Businesses" will be held.

Background
　ASEAN countries are attracting attention as business partners of Japan. One of these countries, the Republic of the Philippines, is expected to achieve further economic development, with a GDP growth rate of 5.21 TP3T in 2024 and strong exports of industrial products. It has also set a target of a renewable energy rate of 501 TP3T by 2030, and is promoting green and clean development with an eye to the future, while actively financing foreign investment.
　In this seminar, we will invite experts and business people who know "now" in the Philippines as lecturers to introduce the recent business environment and business trends in the Philippines regarding the decarbonization and resource recycling sectors promoted by the Philippine government, and explore the potential and opportunities for overseas expansion for companies in Mie Prefecture and other regions. The seminar will also explore the potential and opportunities for overseas expansion of companies in Mie Prefecture and other regions.
　We look forward to the participation of a wide range of people, including those who are new to the Philippines, those who are considering business development in the future, those who are interested in ASEAN, and those who have technologies related to resource recycling and decarbonization.

Outline of the event
　Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 13:30-17:30 (Registration 13:00-)
　Location: Humanitec Plaza, Seminar Room 306 (1-4-28 Unomori, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture)
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　Subject:
　　　(i) The following companies and organizations located in Mie Prefecture
　　　　　　Companies and organizations with interest/intention to expand business to ASEAN countries (Philippines)
　　　　　　Company with technologies for resource recycling and energy recovery of waste materials
　　　(2) Companies and organizations in neighboring areas such as Aichi and Gifu
　Capacity: 30 people
　Organized by: International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)
　Supporting Organizations: Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi City, Chubu Economic Federation (tentative), Yokkaichi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Proposed Program
[Opening]
　Opening Remarks: Mr. Shinji Bando, Director, Global Environment Department, International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer
　Guest Speech: Mr. Keigo Teraji, Trade and Investment Officer, Trade and Investment Section, Consulate-General of the Republic of the Philippines in Osaka

[Lecture]
　Investment Environment and Environmental/Green Sector in the Philippines (tentative)
　　Speaker: Ms. Erina Nishioka*, Manila Office, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

　A Case Study of Efforts for Energy Recovery from Food Waste in the Philippines (tentative)
　　Speaker: Mr. Hideto Mashita, Group Leader, Resource Recycling Promotion Group, Project Promotion Division, Global Environment Department,
　　International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer 　　　　　　

　Experiences and Challenges of Private Sector Project Formation in the Philippines: A Case Study of the Resource Recycling and Decarbonization Sector (tentative)
　　Speaker: Mr. Masanori Fujii, Deputy Senior Manager, Oriental Consultants Co., Ltd.

　Learning from precedents: Business development in the Philippines (tentative)
　　●Examples of Waste Recycling Projects　
　　　　　Speaker: Mr. Yasuo Matsumoto, Advisor, KASSUI PLANT CO., LTD.
　　●Examples of Manufacturing Business Expansion to the Philippines
　　　　　Speaker: Mr. Sumio Ito, Chairman and Representative Director, ITO SEISAKUSHO CO. LTD.

　Support for Overseas Expansion by Mie Prefecture
　　Speaker: Mr. Toshiya Kobayashi*, ASEAN Business Support Office, Mie Prefecture
　　　　　　(NRI Consulting & Solutions (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Manager,
　　　　　　　Social Innovation Practice, Sustainability Consulting Group)
　　　　　　Mr. Tomoyuki Kurano, Senior Manager, Overseas Business Development Support Team, Business Attraction Promotion Division, Employment and Economy Department, Mie Prefectural Government

[Networking]
16:45 Networking
　　Group talks with speakers and individual consultations regarding Mie Prefecture's support measures are available.
　　*Please register your participation at the time of application.

17:30 End of seminar

*: Lectures scheduled to be online

Click here to download the flyer for the seminar. (Japanese only)

How to apply
　　Application Form (MS Forms)Please access and fill out the form at
　　*As soon as we confirm your application, we will send you an email to complete your registration.
　　　In the unlikely event that we reach capacity, you may not be able to attend even if you apply.
　　　We appreciate your understanding in advance.

Contact].
　International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT) (Attn: Kuroda, Mashita)
　TEL: 059-329-3500 E-mail: cegroup@icett.or.jp