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The UK’s Global Image Ahead of Brexit

The UK’s global image ahead of Brexit Survey shows attractiveness, trust remains high Despite the Brexit debate, the UK’s attractiveness among young people in the world’s leading nations exceeds that of pre-European Union referendum levels. That is according to Powers of Attraction, an April 2018 study commissioned by the British Council to get insight into how …

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2019-2020 Executive Committee announced at AGM

At last night’s 2019 BCCJ Annual General Meeting (AGM), the 2019-2020 BCCJ Executive Committee (Excom) was presented to Chamber members and distinguished guests, including the CEO of the British Paralympics Association, Mike Sharrock. Held at the Roppongi Hills Club, the meeting was opened by HM Ambassador to Japan Paul Madden CMG, who described a successful …

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AI: Turning Water into Gold

AI: Turning water into gold As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent, organisations are seeking new ways to tap its potential, to enhance productivity and create new revenue models. In March, BCCJ members and guests were given a hands-on demonstration on the current state of AI, machine learning and open data as well as what …

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Building a Sustainable Workplace

BCCJ members offer lessons for individual, corporate change The BCCJ has kicked off its popular hackathon series in 2019 with a Toolbox event entitled “Building a Sustainable Workplace.” Members from a wide range of firms and industries joined the interactive workshop at Hogan Lovells’ newly refurbished eco-friendly office in central Tokyo. Following three inspiring speeches …

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