Members and Guests of the Japan Australia Business Council of SA are welcome to attend the AGM and Dinner.

An optional and informal dinner will follow the AGM at Sakura Teppanyaki Restaurant.

Cost: $35 pp* set menu (Beverages not incl.)

Download the JABCSA AGM 2008 Invitation [PDF 136KB]

Please RSVP for the AGM and/or dinner by Wednesday 19 November 2008 via the Online Form or to info@jabc.com.au

Those of you who have been following the AFC Champions League 2008 would be aware that Adelaide United Football Club have made it to the Quarter Finals after emerging as top of their pool beating out Changchun Yatai (China), Pohang Steelers (South Korea) and Binh Duong (Vietnam).

Adelaide United's next opponent is the Kashima Antlers ?the most successful team in the history of the J-League. The Adelaide United home match for the Quarter Finals is to be played on the 24th of September at Hindmarsh Stadium.

JABC has negotiated a discounted ticket price for members interested in attending the match. Event details are below. A number of our members will be attending and purchasing general admission tickets, and will be catching up for a bite to eat at a local pub before-hand ? would be great if you could join us!

Ticket prices? If purchased through JABC...
(contact Ben Sparrow, Treasurer: bsparrow@internode.on.net) no later than Thursday 18th September:
Adult general admission $20
Concession general admission $15
Also available: Adult reserved $25; Concession reserved $20 (TBC)

For our second Mix at Six we will be joined by Chris Rees (Senior Business Analyst and Consul General Designate to Osaka, Austrade) and John Michell (State Director - SA, DFAT) who will lead a discussion on the proposed Australia-Japan Free Trade Agreement, the negotiation process, and what the FTA means for South Australian businesses trading with Japan.

Members and guests are invited to join us for this casual get-together. Please RSVP to our info@jabc.com.au mail address by Tuesday 16th September. There is no charge for the event. Drinks can be purchased from the bar.

This is a chance for us to get together for a casual chat over a glass of good red and some wonderful nibbles. Brian Jeffriess, CE0 of the Australian Southern Bluefin Tuna Industry Association, will be joining us on the evening, and sharing some of his valuable experience in trading with Japan.

RSVP is not essential, however as we would like some indication of numbers it would be appreciated if you could send an e-mail through to our info@jabc.com.au address to indicate whether you and/or a guest will be attending. There will be no charge for this event. Drinks can be purchased from the bar.

Malcolm May will be joining us as our guest speaker for this luncheon. Malcolm is the Managing Director of Balco, a local success story. Balco first started exporting to Japan 17 years ago, and continues to ship its products to all major Japanese ports. Malcolm is an entertaining speaker and has a wealth of experience in trading with Japan.

Please RSVP for this event by Friday 18th July to Daniel Kelley, JABC Secretary (info@jabc.com.au; 0433 335 221).

Cost: TBA

Come on out for our annual new year get-together! This event is held to welcome new members and to celebrate the year ahead.

When: (5:45pm) 6:00 - 8:00pm, Monday, 25 February, 2008
Where: Gil Langley Room
Sir Donald Bradman Stand, Adelaide Oval (Parking at Southern Entrance)

Cost: Free for JABC members, $20 for non-members.

Download the Shinnenkai 08 Flyer [PDF 46KB]

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All members of the Japan Australia Business Council of South Australi are cordially invited to attend the JABCSA AGM for 2007.

When: 6:00-6:30pm, Monday, 26 November, 2007
Where: WASAI Japanese Kitchen,9-15 Field Street, Adelaide
JABC Members Only

Download the JABCSA AGM 2007 Invitation [PDF 37KB]

More Aboout the JABC AGM 2007

The Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia and the Department of Trade and Economic Development invite you a special business seminar Japanese Management Style.

Mr Takashi Asano, Vice President of Japan Management Association Consultants (JMAC), will be the keynote speaker. Please find details in the attached file.

When: 5:45-8:00pm, Wednesday, 31 October, 2007
Where: Gil Langley Room, Adelaide Oval, Memorial Drive

Download the Japanese Management Style Flyer [PDF 117KB]

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JABC SA wins CITCSA's Small or Emerging Chamber 2007!

The Council for International Trade and Commerce South Australia (CITCSA) Awards celebrate the achievements of South Australia's international chambers of commerce and business councils and the individuals who drive them. This year the Japan Australia Business Council of South Australia (JABC of SA) was awarded the Small or Emerging Chamber Award 2007 for its successful re-establishment, growth and commitment to developing bilateral trade and improving intercultural relations between South Australia and Japan.

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Download the Australia and the New Japan - A 21st Century Partnership Flyer [PDF 137KB].

The Japan Australia Business Council of SA Inc. in association with ABB Grain Ltd, Joe White Maltings and Sapporo Breweries Ltd proudly invites its members and invited guests to come and learn how South Australian barley is making a good beer even better. Take this opportunity to sample some of Sapporo’s finest and appreciate the distinction to some of Japan’s favourite beers!

Download the Sapporo Breweries/ABB Event Flyer [PDF 88KB].

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A‘New Year get-together’ to welcome new members and to celebrate this important year in trade relations between Australia and Japan.

Download the Shinnenkai 07 Flyer [PDF 238KB]
Download the Shinnenkai 07 Press Release [PDF 21KB]

The Council for International Trade and Commerce SA Inc (CITCSA) annual Gala Dinner and Awards night at the Adelaide Hilton. The Awards celebrate the achievements of South Australia's international chambers of commerce and business councils and the individuals who drive them. In celebration of the re-launch of the JABC of SA this year, the Japan Australia Business Council of SA occupied a table at this event.

Download the Business Seminar with Professor Hattori and Chris Wood Flyer.

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The Government of South Australia, Austrade and the Japan Australia Business Council invites South Australian businesses and organisations to attend a business seminar at the Hilton Adelaide, on Wednesday 28 June 2006 to explore, widen and deepen business understanding and connection with Japan. Key note speakers Professor Yukio Hattori on "Changing palate of the Japanese Consumer" to the food and beverage industry" and Chris Wood on "Japan - our biggest market is back and buying".

Download the Flyer for the Business Seminar with Professor Hattori and Chris Wood.

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