About this regional hub
The North East Asia offices in Japan and South Korea help WA companies to access trade and investment opportunities in this region. We speak a range of languages including English, Japanese and Korean.
For information about trade, investment and export with Western Australia get in touch with us via our online enquiry form.
Our Commissioner for North East Asia
Michael Sharp
Investment and Trade Commissioner for North East Asia
Michael is the Investment and Trade Commissioner for North East Asia and works as part of Invest and Trade Western Australia.
As Investment and Trade Commissioner, Michael and his team based in Japan and South Korea work to attract investment and grow trade opportunities for Western Australian businesses in North East Asia.
Michael has a strong background in governance, strategic policy and stakeholder engagement and has led a range of complex projects at the Western Australian Department of Education to support government priorities. He is passionate about education exchange and supporting business opportunities in Western Australia from the North East Asia region.
Michael has previously lived in Japan, speaks fluent Japanese and has a strong understanding of Japanese and South Korean cultures.
Michael has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Japanese and a Diploma of Education from The University of Western Australia.
Email: Michael.Sharp@djtsi.wa.gov.au
Mobile: +81 80 7198 4617 (Japan) | +61 428 372 747 (Australia)
Our Locations in the Region
Kobe, Japan
Representative Phone: +81 80 3832 2825
Tokyo, Japan
5th Floor, Akasaka Intercity 1-11-44, Akasaka, Minato-ku Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan Phone: +813-5157-8281
Seoul, South Korea
Unit 702 Gwanghwamun Building 149 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu Seoul, 03186, Korea Phone: +82 2 722 1217
WA highlights energy opportunities at Tokyo Hydrogen Expo
Invest and Trade Western Australia’s Tokyo office exhibited at the Australian pavilion at FC Expo 2023 from 14 to 17 March in Japan.
FC Expo is the world’s largest international exhibition and conference, specialising in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Launched in 2005, the event showcases technologies for production, transportation, storage and use of hydrogen, and is a must-attend business platform for industry professionals all over the world.
Taking place during World Smart Energy Week, FC Expo is one of seven shows showcasing the latest technologies, information and people accelerating business in the global energy industry.
Running for three days between March 15-17, World Smart Energy Week is the world’s largest smart energy show, hosting 1,134 exhibitors and 65,196 attendees.
The Australian pavilion at FC Expo featured co-exhibitor businesses and promoted via the Invest and Trade Western Australia network.
Woodside Energy's announcement of its participation in collaboration with the WA stand at the expo was accompanied by an introduction to the company's business and projects at the stand.
The event was a fantastic opportunity for Invest and Trade Western Australia to foster connections with Japanese companies, becoming a valuable point of contact as a leading Western Australian agency able to promote the State’s potential, with its various hydrogen projects and developments.
The Hon Bill Johnston MLA, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Energy; Corrective Services; Industrial Relation, visited the Expo as part of the Japan leg of the Western Australian mission to Canada, the United States of America, Japan and South Korea.
While at FC Expo, the Minister toured the ITWA stand as well as the booths of Western Australian companies participating in the Battery Japan and Decarbonisation Expo, gaining insights into their technology products.
Japan aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 26 per cent of its 2013 level by 2030 and to achieve a decarbonised society by 2050.
Against the background of the formulation of various policies and measures by the government and local authorities, further business development and the building of the value chain between WA and Japan towards carbon neutrality is anticipated.
If you are looking for opportunities in investment or trade, contact the team at Invest and Trade Western Australia at investandtrade@jtsi.wa.gov.au.
Our experienced team can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
Published on: 04 April 2023
Energy
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If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
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