Topics: Politics

Osaka: Advancing Its Challenge to Become a Global Financial City Connected to the World ― Aiming to lead as the financial hub for next-generation industries ―

28 April 2026 23:00

【Summary】
・Osaka: A city connected to the world through the Osaka–Kansai Expo ・Osaka’s robust deep-tech and science cluster, home to the world’s first approved iPS cell–based product
・Osaka's investment potential and opportunities for business expansion
What is the Vision of Global Financial City OSAKA?
The vision of Global Financial City OSAKA is an initiative to build a city that a

Osaka Climbs from 35th to 18th in GPCI 2025, Emerging as a Fast-Rising Global City — Post-Expo engagement and livability drive international momentum

29 January 2026 12:51

Osaka Prefecture has achieved a remarkable leap in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2025, published annually by the Mori Memorial Foundation’s Institute for Urban Strategies.Osaka climbed from 35th to 18th place, marking the largest improvement among the 48 cities evaluated worldwide.
This sharp rise reflects Osaka’s ongoing transformation into a more competitive global city, driven by intern