Global Reports

What “Expo 2030 Riyadh” Envisions for the City of the Future — The Culmination of Saudi Arabia’s national strategy “Vision 2030” and the evolving capital, Riyadh

On October 13, 2025, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will close. Next, from October 2030 to March 2031, a large-scale World Expo will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Expo 2030 Riyadh coincides with the pivotal year when the UN SDGs and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reach their conclusion. Bringing together countries and organizations from around...

[Report] APEC 2025 Will Be Staged in Korea’s Ancient Capital, Gyeongju — An Easy Day Trip About 30 Minutes by KTX from Busan; What Kind of Place Is Gyeongju, and Why It’s Worth a Visit for Business Travelers

When people in Japan hear “ancient capital,” they may think of Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura, or Kanazawa. In Korea, Gyeongju, Kaesong, and Buyeo are renowned ancient capitals. Unlike Japan, each of these cities served as the capital of a different dynasty. From Busan, Korea’s high-speed KTX takes only about 30–40 minutes one way; in no time,...

A Complete Guide to “Messe Taoyuan,” Taiwan’s New MICE Hub — 23 Minutes from the International Airport; A Full Look at the Exhibition Hall, Conference Center, and Commercial Mall / Interview with the Operating Representative

Opened in 2024, “Messe Taoyuan” (桃園会展中心, Taoyuan Convention and Exhibition Center) stands at Taiwan’s gateway as a new landmark that blends artistry with functionality. It is designed as an ideal platform for large-scale international conferences, specialized trade fairs, corporate events, and industry exchange. With the potential to elevate Taiwan’s MICE industry into an Asia–Pacific hub,...

One of the World’s Largest Game Exhibitions, “gamescom,” Opens August 20–24, 2025 in Cologne, Germany / The Event’s History and What’s Next — Plus Information on Japanese Exhibitors

Held annually in Cologne, Germany, gamescom goes beyond a conventional game exhibition. It has established itself as one of the world’s largest computer and video game events and as Europe’s largest business platform. Operating a unique hybrid model that serves both B2B (business-to-business) for industry professionals and B2C (business-to-consumer) for general game fans, it has...

Overseas Report: Busan’s Ocean-View Workation Center — A Business Base That Shows the City’s Potential Beyond Tourism (Location, Facilities, and User Feedback)

Busan is South Korea’s second-largest city. From Japan it’s an easy trip by air or ferry, which makes it a popular overseas destination. Yet its role as a stage for business is less well known. Our editorial team visited a workation center in Busan—a place you can use as a first step for doing business—and...

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