General Meeting 2026
On March 26, 2026, we held our General Meeting evaluating our 2025 results.
News
Reporting on the Osaka Expo 2025
On November 13, the autumn meeting of the Hungarian-Japanese Economic Club was held at the Japanese embassy, with the special purpose of reporting on the Osaka World Expo and reflecting on the experiences in the light of Hungarian-Japanese economic relations.
At our event, as host, the Japanese Ambassador to Hungary, Mrs. Hikariko ONO, welcomed the attendees, but Deputy Foreign Minister Levente Magyar also paid his respects, addressing to the audience with profound thoughts and encouraging words in order to broaden and deepen Hungarian-Japanese economic relations.
Hungarian Ventures Day in EXPO Osaka
On May 7-8th, the two-day Hungarian Ventures Day, organized by the Hungarian-Japanese Economic Club and MGYOSZ, was successfully held in Osaka. 10 Hungarian companies were able to present their activities to the Japanese participants, on various and diverse topics, such as AI, mobility, animal husbandry, packaging, logistics and the beauty industry.
Osaka Expo Hungarian Pavilion
On April 13th, the Osaka World Expo has opened, where also a Hungarian pavilion awaits guests.
On May 7th-8th, our club's event will be held, with 11 companies presenting themselves to the Japanese audience.
On May 7th-8th, our club's event will be held, with 11 companies presenting themselves to the Japanese audience.
Visit to the ZalaZONE test track and the eco-village in Nagypáli
We visited the ZalaZone Automotive Test Track and R+D center, and the village of Nagypáli, the eco-village, famous for its green innovations.
Japan offers lifeline to ESG investing amid backlash overseas
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment is booming in Japan even as it is stagnates globally, with the country’s middle-of-the-road approach making it more palatable to corporations and the financial markets and making it a more sustainable proposition over the long term.
Japanese painting exhibition in Szombathely
An exhibition of Japanese painting (NIHONGA) opens in Szombathely, organized by the Hungarian-Japanese Friendship Association of Szombathely.
The 500.000th S-CROSS rolls off the production line
Magyar Suzuki has reached another milestone: the 500.000th S-CROSS has rolled off the Esztergom production line. The model, which has been produced in Hungary since its debut in 2013 and has been renewed twice, has come a long way in 10 years: it has won numerous professional and public awards in Hungary, and is now only available in Europe with hybrid drive.
Green Hydrogen from sea water – a key to greening heavy industry
For decades, solar and wind energy systems have been visible signs that the transition to a green economy is progressing.
But if we want to reduce - and eventually eliminate - carbon dioxide emissions, we need to find a "clean" way not only to generate electricity, but also to drive hard-to-reduce heavy industries such as steel and cement and fertilizer production. Hydrogen seems to be the most suitable for this.
Welcome message from the President
In the following, I will summarize how our Club, founded more than half a century ago, is trying to cope in today's fast-moving world within such a traditional, one might even say classic, framework!