Osaka Prefectural Government

“Osaka Finance Forum vol.8 – Fintech Fusion 2026 –” to Be Held on March 9, 2026, Bringing Together Global Fintech Firms and Osaka-Based Companies

3 March 2026 00:00

The Osaka Prefectural Government will host a business matching event, “Osaka Finance Forum vol.8 – Fintech Fusion 2026 –,” on Monday, March 9, 2026, with the aim of promoting collaboration between domestic and international fintech companies and Osaka-based business corporations and financial institutions.
Through pitch sessions and networking opportunities featuring Osaka-based companies and f

Webinar “Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan” for EU Industrial Clusters — Showcasing Osaka’s initiatives as a global financial city and expanding cooperation with the EU —

10 February 2026 11:05

Osaka Prefecture, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, will host a webinar entitled “Global Financial City Osaka – Business and Fintech Opportunities in Osaka, Japan”on 16 February 2026, targeting European industrial clusters, financial institutions, and related companies.
This webinar will present Osaka’s strategy for developing itself as a global financial city,

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

Osaka on Track to Become a Global Life Sciences Hub — The Perfect Time to Launch Your Business

29 December 2025 06:43

With world-class research institutions, a robust industry cluster, a strong environment for international collaboration, and comprehensive business support, Osaka is drawing growing attention as a global center for life sciences innovation.
Osaka’s Momentum Accelerates with Expo 2025
The Osaka–Kansai Expo 2025, held under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” welcomed participa

Osaka Prefecture Promotes Demonstration of Carbon Neutral Technologies — Accelerating Toward a Carbon Neutral Advanced City, Inspired by the Expo —

30 October 2025 09:58

Osaka Prefecture is supporting companies that possess carbon-neutral technologies and those aiming to implement and expand their businesses in Osaka. Through these initiatives, the Prefecture is working toward achieving carbon neutrality driven by technology.
During the exhibition held from October 7 to 13, 2025, as part of the EXPO2025, OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, ten cutting-edge technologies in re

EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference 2025 to Take Place in Osaka ー Gateway to Japan and Asia’s Life Sciences Market

19 September 2025 09:24

Osaka Prefecture, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and the Enterprise Europe Network, will host the EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference 2025
Why Osaka?
Known as Japan’s “pharmaceutical city” for more than 400 years, Osaka is home to global pharmaceutical companies, innovative startups, universities, and cutting-edge research facilities. Suppo