G1 Global Podcast
Step into the minds shaping tomorrow’s world with G1 Global, a podcast capturing groundbreaking discussions from the G1 Global Conference, where visionary leaders unite to tackle Japan’s and humanity’s most pressing challenges. Launched in 2011, this English-language forum brings together trailblazers from politics, business, science, technology, and culture to debate, innovate, and transform ideas into concrete actions.
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
3/11 posed a major challenge for the Japanese economy. This was especially true for the manufacturing sector, where exports still remain the crux of the country’ s economic growth. As the situation improves, how can we assess the economic impact of 3/11? What should companies do? What is the economic blueprint to rebuild the Japanese economy?G1 Global Conference 2011 Closing Plenary Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, November 3, 2011.» https://g1.org/g1global/
Rebuilding Japan: Globalization and the EconomyPanelists:» Robert Alan Feldman (Managing Director, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities)» Takashi Mitachi (Co-Chairman Japan, The Boston Consulting Group)» Toshiyuki Shiga (Representative Director and Chief Operating Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)» Nicholas Smith (Japan Strategist, CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets)Moderator:» Nik Gowing (Main Presenter, BBC World News)
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In the wake of 3/11, how will the Japanese economy recover? How can businesses help, and what’s to be expected of the new economic blueprint for Japan?
G1 Global Conference 2011 Special Presentation during the Closing Plenary Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, November 3, 2011.» https://g1.org/g1global/
Keynote Speaker:» Toshiyuki Shiga (Representative Director and Chief Operating Officer, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
There has been a growing emphasis on “soft power” in Japanese diplomacy. This refers to leveraging cultural or economic influence, as opposed to the “hard power” of military and economic coercion. How can Japan maximize its cultural and communicative assets to persuade others and secure its national interests?
G1 Global Conference 2011 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, November 3, 2011.» https://g1.org/g1global/
Panelists:» Seiichi Kondo (Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs)» Roger Pulvers (Professor, Center for the Study of World Civilizations, Tokyo Institute of Technology)» Shinichi Tanaka (President and CEO, Fleischman-Hillard Japan)» Henry Tricks (The Economist, Tokyo Bureau Chief)Moderator:» Yoshimitsu Kaji (Counselor / Director of Global / IT Communications Strategy / Prime Minister's Office)
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