by Phoebe Rowe | Jun 20, 2025 | Business News, GMLEP News
Greater Manchester launched its most ambitious international mission to date, sending its largest ever delegation to Japan. Led by Mayor Andy Burnham, Councillor Bev Craig and Honorary Consul to Japan in Greater Manchester Jo Ahmed MBE, the delegation brought together...
by Phoebe Rowe | Jun 17, 2025 | Business News
Mizkan, Japan’s leading vinegar manufacturer based in Middleton, Rochdale, has announced a £17 million investment to expand its UK operations in response to growing demand for Japanese vinegar across the UK and Europe. The company, which also owns the Sarson’s vinegar...
by Phoebe Rowe | Apr 11, 2025 | GMLEP News
From April 8 to April 9, Manchester welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki for a visit that celebrated the city’s longstanding and growing ties with Japan. Over the course of two days, Ambassador Suzuki engaged with key figures from Greater Manchester’s...
by Nikki Brown | Mar 6, 2025 | GMLEP News
Business and civic leaders from across Greater Manchester are preparing to undertake a series of high-level activities and events in 2025 to affirm the city-region’s relationship with Japan and boost important trade, investment, educational, cultural, sport, and...
by Phoebe Rowe | Jul 16, 2024 | Business News, Insights
Distributed on behalf of the Greater Manchester Japan Steering Group Greater Manchester is getting ready to take its partnership with Japan to the next level in 2025, as the city-region prepares for a host of major events, activities, and visits to celebrate its...