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43 Cities and Organizations Join Forces in Landmark Declaration, “Asian Cities Together Towards Zero Carbon”, led by Yokohama and Bangkok
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Nov 17, 2023
On November 15, 2023, an important step towards reducing worldwide carbon emissions was made at the 12th Asia Smart City Conference as the joint declaration, “Yokohama Declaration: Asian Cities...
Yokohama introduces its initiatives for decarbonization and GREEN x EXPO 2027 at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain
by Frankfurt Office | Nov 14, 2023
The Smart City Expo World Congress, the world's largest international conference and exhibition on smart cities, was held in Barcelona, Spain, November 7-9. Approximately 25,000 visitors, over 800...
Seminar at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology on Working and Living in Yokohama
by Bangkok Office | Nov 9, 2023
On November 8th, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia held a seminar titled "Working and Living in Yokohama City, Japan" at the Thai-Nichi Institute of...
Here’s how Yokohama City supports companies acting sustainably and why it keeps winning awards for it
by New York Office | Nov 8, 2023
At an event held on October 25, 2023 in the city of Suwon, South Korea, the CityNet UN ESCAP SDG City Awards ceremony was held, recognizing four cities around the world who have been creating...
YOXO FESTIVAL 2024: Embrace Innovation in Yokohama!
by New York Office | Nov 6, 2023
YOXO FESTIVAL 2024 is back, and it promises to be bigger and more innovative than ever. Yokohama City and the Yokohama Future Organization are joining forces to host this event, continuing their...
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka visited France. Through top-level meetings with the sister city Lyon, Lyon-Metropole, the City of Paris, the OECD, and others, cooperation in a wide range of areas, especially in the decarbonization field, was confirmed
by Frankfurt Office | Oct 31, 2023
1 Discussions with the Mayor of the Sister City of Lyon and the President of the Lyon Metropole*1 Discussions were held on the decarbonization initiatives being promoted by the two municipalities,...
Seminar at Thammasat University on Working and Living in Yokohama
by Bangkok Office | Oct 24, 2023
On October 20, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia held a “Working and Living in Yokohama City, Japan” seminar for students at Thammasat University,...
Yokohama promoting city-to-city collaboration with Bangkok toward decarbonization
by Bangkok Office | Oct 20, 2023
On October 18, 2023, the third City-to-City Cooperation Workshop towards Decarbonization between the City of Yokohama and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was held in Bangkok, Thailand....
True Digital Park -Startup Thailand League 2023 Demo Day
by Bangkok Office | Oct 10, 2023
On July 25th, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia participated in the "Startup Thailand League 2023: Demo Day" at True Digital Park. This event showcased...
Yokohama City shares vision for global collaboration in climate action at GCoM Board meeting
by New York Office | Oct 2, 2023
As part of Climate Week NYC, the largest annual climate gathering held from September 17-24 this year, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) gathered for a Board Meeting of...
“Thai Business Matching” new opportunities for businesses
by Bangkok Office | Sep 8, 2023
On September 1st, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia co-sponsored with Kanagawa Prefecture, Bank of Yokohama, and Technology Promotion Association...
Y-SHIP Business Highlights: Yokohama draws attention from global innovators
by New York Office | Sep 7, 2023
In the global, interconnected world of business and innovation, certain cities rise above the rest by attracting key players and emerging as global hubs for collaboration and growth, and Yokohama,...
Y-SHIP Panel Highlights: Why Yokohama’s diversity could make it the best place in Japan for both families and workers
by New York Office | Aug 29, 2023
Opening New Avenues: Yokohama's Appeal for Business Ventures Nestled along the picturesque shores of Tokyo Bay, Yokohama stands as a beacon of diversity and opportunity, beckoning...
Promoting city-to-city cooperation with Bangkok, Thailand
by Bangkok Office | Aug 18, 2023
The City of Yokohama is engaged in the "International Technical Cooperation through Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technology (Y-PORT) Project," which aims to support the resolution of urban...
Yokohama chosen as host city for TICAD 9: A milestone in collaboration with Africa
by New York Office | Aug 16, 2023
Yokohama, Japan has been selected as the host city for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) which will be held in 2025. This decision, announced on August 8 by...
Yokohama Mayor speaks on upcoming Y-SHIP Convention 2023 for global innovators and pioneers
by New York Office | Aug 7, 2023
Y-SHIP Convention 2023 is scheduled for November of this year, and will see global innovators and pioneers gathering in Yokohama, Japan to highlight their solutions to global issues and create new...
Yokohama City shares experience and knowledge with global cities in HLPF side event
by New York Office | Aug 1, 2023
During a panel discussion held at the UN headquarters during the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2023), select cities from around the world shared their experiences with...
Vietnam-Japan Festival 2023 in Da Nang City
by Bangkok Office | Jul 21, 2023
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia joined the “8th Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival in Da Nang City 2023”, which was held at Bien Dong Park in Da...
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