Japan Expo Malaysia 2026 Opens With Business Co-Creation Focus
The 2026 edition shifts from cultural exchange to concrete business collaboration, with government-backed startup exhibitions and an awards ceremony honoring bilateral economic contributions.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Japan Expo Malaysia 2026 runs July 24 to 26 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, organized by G-Yu Creative and co-organized by Siam Connection. The event features AKB48 performances, Japanese food, tourism, education, technology, and anime. This year emphasizes business collaboration and economic opportunities between Japan and Malaysia, with an awards ceremony and startup exhibitions.
The opening ceremony on July 24 set the tone for a more business-oriented Japan Expo. Japanese Ambassador Takayuki Shikata said people-to-people exchanges form a foundation for new industries, and that both governments promote joint creation of new industries.
The Japan Expo Malaysia Awards 2026 presented the Business Award to Datuk Ir. Yong Ah Huat for his work on ESG, sustainable innovation, and energy infrastructure. An ASCII STARTUP booth hosted Japanese startups from the ICT Startup League, and cooperation with Update Earth aims to create support and employment opportunities for startups in both countries.
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