A business delegation made up of Malta-based private enterprises and government entities—primarily from the training and education sector—joined a high-profile business mission to Osaka, Japan in July, led by TradeMalta. The mission took place in conjunction with Malta’s official participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.

The initiative aimed to strengthen commercial ties between Malta, Japan and the rest of the world, serve an opportunity to promote bilateral cooperation, and explore new business opportunities with a particular focus in the field of training and education.

This trade mission coincided with Education Week at Expo 2025, themed “Learning and Playing”, which explored future-focused trends in education such as play-based learning, technology, inclusion, and cross-cultural exchange.

The business mission also took place during the celebration of Malta Day, at the Expo on 17th July.

Throughout the week, the Maltese delegation participated in several business fora, B2B meetings, and networking events hosted by the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Embassy of Malta in Japan.

A highlight of the programme was the Japan–Malta Business Forum, which took place on Friday, 18th July, where Hon. Dr Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister of Malta, delivered an official address.

The delegates also took part in a series of events at Malta’s Pavilion during Expo 2025, where they engaged with Japanese and other international stakeholders to promote Malta’s international profile in education, innovation, and enterprise.

The programme included one-on-one business meetings and follow-up engagements designed to lay the groundwork for future collaboration and market entry into Japan and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

TradeMalta encourages Malta-based companies interested in international expansion to get in touch with their ideas and plans. We look forward to offering guidance and resources to help turn their internationalization plans into successful endeavours.

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