In Japan’s manufacturing heartland, the Bank of Nagoya is changing regional finance, supporting Aichi’s industrial base, driving sustainable growth and financing the shift towards a carbon-neutral, innovation-driven industry.

Shizuoka Bank is strengthening regional economies while expanding abroad, blending local trust with global ambition to support innovation, sustainability, and growth across Japan and Asia.

Nestled at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Yamanashi Prefecture seeks to become the blueprint for Japan’s regional revitalization and restore hope for future generations, by promoting education, investment, innovation and its natural beauty.

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Okinawa Financial Group is driving regional growth through innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable finance and turns Japan’s southern islands into a model for inclusive development and a future hub for Asian commerce.

SWISS MANUFACTURERS MAKE UP AN OUTSIZE SHARE OF THE FORTUNE 500 EUROPE; THE SUCCESS OF FRAGRANCE GIANT DSM-FIRMENICH HELPS EXPLAIN WHY.