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<p>As the two nations see the number of high-level state visits increase, Katsumata pointed out that relations between Japan and Serbia, both diplomatic and economic, have grown much closer over time.</p>
<p>The highpoint came during the visit of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2018, when he unveiled the Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative, which aims to support socio-economic reforms in the region ahead of their accession to the European Union.</p>
<p>Today, there are more than 30 Japanese companies doing business in Serbia including JTI, Yazaki Corporation, Toyo Tire Corporation, and Nidec Corporation, all of which, according to Katsumata, recognized Serbia’s high-quality products, world-class talent, and commitment to social development.</p>
<p>“There are many regional and global issues that we need to tackle together, such as sustainable development, climate change, clean energy, and disaster management. Given our history of friendship and cooperation, I believe Japan and Serbia can be excellent partners to take on these responsibilities for future generations,” he said.</p>
<p>The Ambassador also expressed interest in further promoting sports exchanges with Serbia. The two countries both progressed beyond the group stages in the FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar this year. Serbia’s national team manager, Dragan Stojkovic, spent seven years in Japan playing for Japanese club Nagoya Grampus Eight.</p>
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<p>Jankovic attributes the growing interest in Serbia to four main factors: the availability of highly skilled labor as evidenced by Serbia's low unemployment rate of 12.8%; competitive operating costs relative to neighboring countries; its strategic location, which gives businesses an opportunity to operate as a manufacturing hub for duty-free exports to more than 1 billion consumers in the EU; and corporate and payroll tax incentives provided by the government to foreign investors.</p>
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<p>“They have a good partner in our agency to help and guide them through the whole process,” said Jankovic, who mentions that Serbia leads Western Balkan nations, as well as the Central and Eastern European regions, in the number of greenfield projects. Of the 147 greenfield projects in the Western Balkans, 105 are located in Serbia.</p>
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<p>“Good connections. Good service. You can’t have this kind of growth without both,” said <a href="https://www.mumnet.rs/en/home/">M&M Serbia</a> CEO Filip Simovic, who attributes that success also to how the company surmounted every challenge caused by countrywide lockdowns at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as surging demand for logistical services and supply chain bottlenecks.</p>
<p>What’s next for Militzer & Munch in Serbia?</p>
<p>With the continued influx of foreign multinational companies in the country, Simovic believes M&M Serbia needs to strengthen its existing relationships and form partnerships with new clients, while living up to its global reputation as a trustworthy, reliable and safe handler of goods.</p>
<p>To achieve that, the chief executive also told GMI POST that M&M Serbia is investing a lot in automation to minimize human error and deliver faster, more effective logistical solutions.</p>',
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<p>Takeda Serbia Director and Country Head Milena Argirovic shared with GMI POST how Asia’s largest pharmaceutical has strengthened Serbia’s healthcare system over the past 10 years and how it wants to provide full value to the country.</p>
<p>“Our priority is to introduce innovations that support biotechnology and data utilization in healthcare,” said Argirovic, who reaffirmed Takeda’s commitment to work closely with the government and various sectors to deliver a healthier future.</p>
<p>Takeda is grateful for the cooperation of Serbia’s private and public sectors, including the Office for IT and eGovernment and the Ministry of Health, as well as Heliant company, in the creation and the implementation of telemedicine and telehealth services, the first ever of its kind in Serbia. Through a video call, any Serb, regardless of location, can undergo medical examinations or have a consultation.</p>
<p>On Takeda’s future plans in Serbia, Argirovic is most excited about further driving health and biotech innovation across various sectors to expand access to quality healthcare.</p>
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<p>“The company came about from one simple question: How can we help the local community? That has remained the company’s guiding mission since it was founded in 1991,” recalled Ljubojevic.</p>
<p>By supporting the sustainable farming practices of its home village of Sirogojno in the Mount Zlatibor region in western Serbia, Sirogojno Co. is able to share some of Serbia’s best products with the rest of the world. Also, the company helps hundreds of female knitters in the village by selling their handmade wool garments in Serbia and around the world.</p>
<p>“Our markets are mainly Western Europe, the U.S., Canada, Australia, India, and Japan,” said Ljubojevic, who takes pride that Sirogojno’s products can now be found in more than 35 countries and have become synonymous with high quality and safety.</p>
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<p>“We are not only a commercial law firm,” said Popovic, who highlights that JPM also provides its international clients with key insights on the local market and formulates innovative solutions for every industry, from energy, banking, transport, manufacturing and telecommunications. Recent reports, including those from the National Bank of Serbia and the Development Agency of Serbia (RAS), have indicated a steady rise in foreign investments in the country.</p>
<p>“Serbia is a very good place to invest because the country is a gateway, both to the east and to the west. Serbia’s laws are up to EU standards and under Serbian law, foreign investors are entitled to use their own laws in their commercial dealings,” said Popovic, who mentions that several foreign multinationals were drawn to the country because of its huge pool of highly-skilled workers and hospitable locals.</p>
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<p>"From the beginning, we were searching for the most interesting and demanding projects with the main focus on the industry", Deputy Director Nikola Miletic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Employing more than 60 civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians and industry experts, the company boasts a broad portfolio of completed projects that include pharmaceutical industries, food manufacturing facilities, data and technology hubs, automotive factories, and commercial and administrative complexes, all of them built to globally-set standards. Their success can be verified by repetitive clients, such as Michelin, Cooper Tire, Nestle, PharmaSwiss, and Trelleborg.</p>
<p>According to Miletic, Termoinzenjering's goal is to be considered a reliable partner to domestic and foreign companies, which is why it goes above and beyond for its clients in terms of helping them set up their facilities in Serbia. Aside from construction and technical design, it also helps obtain building permits, facilitates procedures, and provides local market insights.</p>
<p>"Our main goal is supporting our clients to establish in Serbia. By developing facilities focused on the process's needs, we make projects sustainable, allowing our clients to make new investments", said Miletic, who expressed his readiness to meet with any company from any part of the world that wishes to set up in Serbia.</p>',
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<p>“For more than 40 years, ASIT has been at the forefront of presenting the latest scientific and professional achievements in the field of information technology,” ASIT President and Legal Representative Nikola Mirkovic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Mirkovic pointed out it was ASIT which established industry standards of computer technologies in Serbia and in Southeast Europe and worked with global leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, and Huawei.</p>
<p>ASIT organizes three major conferences every year: Technobank, Infotech, and Smart e-Government. Each one focuses on a specific aspect of information technology and features guest lecturers from all over the world who get to present their latest products, services, ideas, and case studies.</p>
<p>The Technobank Conference tackles on solutions and innovation in the banking industry, while Smart-eGovernment focuses on the digitalization of government. InfoTech, on the other hand, highlights new information and communication technologies in the public sector and security.</p>
<p>Asked about why Serbia is the ideal host for these global IT conferences, Mirkovic stressed that the basic information technology has been deeply integrated into Serbia’s education system. According to Eurostat, computer science is a compulsory subject in Serbia for first graders, while basic programming and data-analysis are introduced as early as the third grade.</p>
<p>For interested participants and exhibitors to ASIT’s upcoming events, the next Technobank conference is set for 29-30 March 2023 at the Crown Plaza in Belgrade. while the next Smart eGovernment conference will be on the 23 November 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel also in Belgrade. Its next Infotech will take place on June 7, 2023 at Hotel Izvor in Arandjelovac.</p>',
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<p>“MG Group is one of the top HR agencies in Serbia for employment. Our two main services are the recruitment and selection of candidates for different job positions from blue collar to white collar positions, as well as staff leasing, which covers completing work contracts to taking care of monthly payroll and payments to employees who work for our clients,” MG Group HR Services CEO Danijela Nedimovic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Today, MG Group HR Services has a database of more than 30,000 candidates for every position across various industries. To guarantee timely recruitment results, the company has a strong network of associates in every major city in Serbia. According to Nedimovic, MG Group HR Services is the one of the recruitment and staffing agencies licensed by Serbia’s Ministry of Labor.</p>
<p>Lending complementary support to its clients in Serbia, MG Group also provides other services, such as HR administration, payroll accounting, psychological testing, and labor law-related consulting, among others.</p>
<p>“From time to time, we do other services, like market research in the area of HR services for new foreign companies that plan to come into the Serbian market,” said Nedimovic, who added that the company has recruited and selected employees for Japanese multinationals in the country, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.</p>
<p>On the current trends in the country, MG Group HR Services has expanded its support of information technology companies through BPO services amid the accelerated growth of the IT sector in Serbia right now, according to Nedimovic.</p>
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<p>“The majority of our clients are international clients,” said Partner Vuk Draskovic, who pointed out that the law firm has become the first stop for foreign enterprises wanting to establish operations in the local market.</p>
<p>Among BD2P’s long-standing clients are Germany’s Adidas and South Korea’s Samsung. To further boost its international credentials, it recently advised India-based global tech company Pactera EDGE and, according to Draskovic, worked with a Japanese law firm on a data protection case for car giant Toyota.</p>
<p>Asked about BD2P’s interest in acquiring more Japanese clients, Draskovic replied: (Japan) is of course one of the leading economies in the world. So, we are very interested,” adding he sees many business opportunities in the future with Japanese companies already in Serbia.</p>
<p>“Serbia is a very good destination. The country is always trying to bring more and more foreign investments,” stressed Draskovic, who highlights the government’s wide variety of investment incentives, strategic location, top-notch workforce, and safe business environment.</p>
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<p>“You come as a guest; you leave as a friend. Because we only have 21 rooms, we have time to dedicate ourselves to each guest. Every guest gets a small surprise treat in their room each day,” Townhouse 27 General Manager and Executive Director Tatjana Cohergne told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Cohergne attributes Townhouse 27’s success to its “personalized, human-touch type of service that bigger hotels can’t provide.” She added: “We know every guest by name, where they’re from, their food preferences. These things make a difference in providing impeccable service. That’s our competitive advantage. To us, our guests are not just a number.”</p>
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<p>“Belgrade is worth visiting,” said Cohergne, who wants everyone to experience Serbia’s culture, art, and the warmth of its people.</p>',
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<p>Among the government agency’s newest programs is <a href="https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/field/2020/20210126_01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Project NINJA</a>, launched in 2020.</p>
<p>“NINJA stands for Next Innovation with Japan. Under Project NINJA, JICA helps startups that can also contribute to solving social issues in developing countries. Last year, we brought Project NINJA to Serbia and selected seven local startups for a three-month acceleration program wherein they got business training and mentorship. After the acceleration program, we hold a Demo Day, wherein the startup founders get to present and pitch their ideas to investors,” Ueki told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Another flagship program is <a href="https://www.jica.go.jp/dsp-chair/english/chair/overview/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JICA Chair</a> (JICA program for Japanese studies).</p>
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<p>“In the last two years, we’ve seen a definite rise in new inquiries about Vojvodina,” pointed out Borovcanin, who goes on to say that around 80% of all visits of foreign investors are from the automotive sector. Currently, the region’s biggest foreign investors include Japanese multinationals like Japan Tobacco International (JTI), Nidec, and Toyo Tires.</p>
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<p>“Berlitz already existed in Serbia before World War I. It was one of the first few Berlitz centers to open in Europe, together with those in Paris and Rome,” said Bernacca, who added that the school closed down during World War II and did not reopen until 2004.</p>
<p>Under Michela and her husband, Berlitz in Serbia has become the market leader, serving three distinct markets: children, private individuals and corporate partners, which include Mercator, Dior, Gorenje, Japan Tobacco International, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.</p>
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<p>GMI POST talked to the president of the municipality, Zoran Semenovic, to get a better understanding of what Šid has to offer to local and foreign investors.</p>
<p>“Yes, Šid’s geographic position and efficient railways have turned the town into a portal to European Union countries and other Balkan nations. But Šid is also strong in agriculture, manufacturing, and food production,” said the president, adding its welcoming, diverse, and vibrant culture, coupled with its strong talent pool, are why existing investors chose to conduct their business in Šid.</p>
<p>According to President Semenovic, Šid wants to help businesses and people reach their full potential by providing them with everything they need to succeed, especially in the food production and food processing sector, which is a high-priority for the municipality.</p>
<p>“Food is the future. Šid has over 40,000 hectares of land dedicated to agricultural and food production”, the president said.</p>
<p>Semenovic also shared that Šid has worked with the Japanese government and Japanese experts from the private sector, through the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, on optimizing the town’s food production, meat processing, and waste management system.</p>
<p>As an indicator of Serbia’s efforts to produce world-class food products, the president stressed that Serbian law prohibits the production and importation of any genetically modified foods and seeds.</p>
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<p>Established in 2004, BDK Advokati is a tier-1 law firm that provides high-end legal services, advising clients on commercial and regulatory issues, supporting them in transactions, as well as in dispute resolution, whether through litigation or international commercial arbitration.</p>
<p>Beyond its reputation for excellence, BDK Advokati is very proud of its client-focused and practical approach, which results in tailor-made advice that considers the client's business goals, making the firm a favorite among foreign companies that want to invest in Serbia.</p>
<p>“More than 95% of our clientele are actually foreign companies that operate in Serbia and neighboring countries either through local subsidiaries or on a cross-border basis. We focus on regional and otherwise complex and high-end work” she said.</p>
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<p>As the two nations see the number of high-level state visits increase, Katsumata pointed out that relations between Japan and Serbia, both diplomatic and economic, have grown much closer over time.</p>
<p>The highpoint came during the visit of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2018, when he unveiled the Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative, which aims to support socio-economic reforms in the region ahead of their accession to the European Union.</p>
<p>Today, there are more than 30 Japanese companies doing business in Serbia including JTI, Yazaki Corporation, Toyo Tire Corporation, and Nidec Corporation, all of which, according to Katsumata, recognized Serbia’s high-quality products, world-class talent, and commitment to social development.</p>
<p>“There are many regional and global issues that we need to tackle together, such as sustainable development, climate change, clean energy, and disaster management. Given our history of friendship and cooperation, I believe Japan and Serbia can be excellent partners to take on these responsibilities for future generations,” he said.</p>
<p>The Ambassador also expressed interest in further promoting sports exchanges with Serbia. The two countries both progressed beyond the group stages in the FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar this year. Serbia’s national team manager, Dragan Stojkovic, spent seven years in Japan playing for Japanese club Nagoya Grampus Eight.</p>
<p>“In my two years as Ambassador of Japan in Serbia, I have experienced the warm hospitality of the Serbian people and the country’s rich culture and tradition,” said Katsumata as he invited more Japanese companies and tourists to visit Serbia and experience the country.</p>',
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<p>“We have been fostering good relations with Serbia despite the distance of 9,000 km,” said the Ambassador, who highlighted the mutual respect and trust that have been grown for more than a century. Katsumata also expressed his gratitude to the Serbia government, local authorities, and cultural groups for organizing several events to commemorate the milestone.</p>
<p>As the two nations see the number of high-level state visits increase, Katsumata pointed out that relations between Japan and Serbia, both diplomatic and economic, have grown much closer over time.</p>
<p>The highpoint came during the visit of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2018, when he unveiled the Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative, which aims to support socio-economic reforms in the region ahead of their accession to the European Union.</p>
<p>Today, there are more than 30 Japanese companies doing business in Serbia including JTI, Yazaki Corporation, Toyo Tire Corporation, and Nidec Corporation, all of which, according to Katsumata, recognized Serbia’s high-quality products, world-class talent, and commitment to social development.</p>
<p>“There are many regional and global issues that we need to tackle together, such as sustainable development, climate change, clean energy, and disaster management. Given our history of friendship and cooperation, I believe Japan and Serbia can be excellent partners to take on these responsibilities for future generations,” he said.</p>
<p>The Ambassador also expressed interest in further promoting sports exchanges with Serbia. The two countries both progressed beyond the group stages in the FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar this year. Serbia’s national team manager, Dragan Stojkovic, spent seven years in Japan playing for Japanese club Nagoya Grampus Eight.</p>
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<p>GMI POST spoke with RAS Director for International Cooperation Nikola Jankovic and Public Relations and Communications Advisor Dragana Krunic to ask them: Why invest in Serbia?</p>
<p>“We are here to show all the different opportunities in Serbia from north to south, from east to west,” said Jankovic, who stressed that foreign direct investment has grown steadily over the past four years and has averaged 3 billion euros annually. Since 2007, inward foreign investment has amounted to more than 37 billion euros.</p>
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<p>By promoting all of these benefits, RAS has built a well-connected ecosystem of international and domestic companies, among which are Nidec, ZF Friedrichshafen, Toyo Tires, Bizerba, Schneider Electric, Yazaki, Johnson Electric, Siemens, and Bosch.</p>
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<p>What’s next for Militzer & Munch in Serbia?</p>
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<p>Takeda Serbia Director and Country Head Milena Argirovic shared with GMI POST how Asia’s largest pharmaceutical has strengthened Serbia’s healthcare system over the past 10 years and how it wants to provide full value to the country.</p>
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<p>“The company came about from one simple question: How can we help the local community? That has remained the company’s guiding mission since it was founded in 1991,” recalled Ljubojevic.</p>
<p>By supporting the sustainable farming practices of its home village of Sirogojno in the Mount Zlatibor region in western Serbia, Sirogojno Co. is able to share some of Serbia’s best products with the rest of the world. Also, the company helps hundreds of female knitters in the village by selling their handmade wool garments in Serbia and around the world.</p>
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<p>“Serbia is a very good place to invest because the country is a gateway, both to the east and to the west. Serbia’s laws are up to EU standards and under Serbian law, foreign investors are entitled to use their own laws in their commercial dealings,” said Popovic, who mentions that several foreign multinationals were drawn to the country because of its huge pool of highly-skilled workers and hospitable locals.</p>
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<p>"From the beginning, we were searching for the most interesting and demanding projects with the main focus on the industry", Deputy Director Nikola Miletic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Employing more than 60 civil, mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians and industry experts, the company boasts a broad portfolio of completed projects that include pharmaceutical industries, food manufacturing facilities, data and technology hubs, automotive factories, and commercial and administrative complexes, all of them built to globally-set standards. Their success can be verified by repetitive clients, such as Michelin, Cooper Tire, Nestle, PharmaSwiss, and Trelleborg.</p>
<p>According to Miletic, Termoinzenjering's goal is to be considered a reliable partner to domestic and foreign companies, which is why it goes above and beyond for its clients in terms of helping them set up their facilities in Serbia. Aside from construction and technical design, it also helps obtain building permits, facilitates procedures, and provides local market insights.</p>
<p>"Our main goal is supporting our clients to establish in Serbia. By developing facilities focused on the process's needs, we make projects sustainable, allowing our clients to make new investments", said Miletic, who expressed his readiness to meet with any company from any part of the world that wishes to set up in Serbia.</p>',
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<p>“For more than 40 years, ASIT has been at the forefront of presenting the latest scientific and professional achievements in the field of information technology,” ASIT President and Legal Representative Nikola Mirkovic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Mirkovic pointed out it was ASIT which established industry standards of computer technologies in Serbia and in Southeast Europe and worked with global leaders like Microsoft, Oracle, and Huawei.</p>
<p>ASIT organizes three major conferences every year: Technobank, Infotech, and Smart e-Government. Each one focuses on a specific aspect of information technology and features guest lecturers from all over the world who get to present their latest products, services, ideas, and case studies.</p>
<p>The Technobank Conference tackles on solutions and innovation in the banking industry, while Smart-eGovernment focuses on the digitalization of government. InfoTech, on the other hand, highlights new information and communication technologies in the public sector and security.</p>
<p>Asked about why Serbia is the ideal host for these global IT conferences, Mirkovic stressed that the basic information technology has been deeply integrated into Serbia’s education system. According to Eurostat, computer science is a compulsory subject in Serbia for first graders, while basic programming and data-analysis are introduced as early as the third grade.</p>
<p>For interested participants and exhibitors to ASIT’s upcoming events, the next Technobank conference is set for 29-30 March 2023 at the Crown Plaza in Belgrade. while the next Smart eGovernment conference will be on the 23 November 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel also in Belgrade. Its next Infotech will take place on June 7, 2023 at Hotel Izvor in Arandjelovac.</p>',
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<p>“MG Group is one of the top HR agencies in Serbia for employment. Our two main services are the recruitment and selection of candidates for different job positions from blue collar to white collar positions, as well as staff leasing, which covers completing work contracts to taking care of monthly payroll and payments to employees who work for our clients,” MG Group HR Services CEO Danijela Nedimovic told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Today, MG Group HR Services has a database of more than 30,000 candidates for every position across various industries. To guarantee timely recruitment results, the company has a strong network of associates in every major city in Serbia. According to Nedimovic, MG Group HR Services is the one of the recruitment and staffing agencies licensed by Serbia’s Ministry of Labor.</p>
<p>Lending complementary support to its clients in Serbia, MG Group also provides other services, such as HR administration, payroll accounting, psychological testing, and labor law-related consulting, among others.</p>
<p>“From time to time, we do other services, like market research in the area of HR services for new foreign companies that plan to come into the Serbian market,” said Nedimovic, who added that the company has recruited and selected employees for Japanese multinationals in the country, particularly in the automotive and manufacturing sectors.</p>
<p>On the current trends in the country, MG Group HR Services has expanded its support of information technology companies through BPO services amid the accelerated growth of the IT sector in Serbia right now, according to Nedimovic.</p>
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<p>“The majority of our clients are international clients,” said Partner Vuk Draskovic, who pointed out that the law firm has become the first stop for foreign enterprises wanting to establish operations in the local market.</p>
<p>Among BD2P’s long-standing clients are Germany’s Adidas and South Korea’s Samsung. To further boost its international credentials, it recently advised India-based global tech company Pactera EDGE and, according to Draskovic, worked with a Japanese law firm on a data protection case for car giant Toyota.</p>
<p>Asked about BD2P’s interest in acquiring more Japanese clients, Draskovic replied: (Japan) is of course one of the leading economies in the world. So, we are very interested,” adding he sees many business opportunities in the future with Japanese companies already in Serbia.</p>
<p>“Serbia is a very good destination. The country is always trying to bring more and more foreign investments,” stressed Draskovic, who highlights the government’s wide variety of investment incentives, strategic location, top-notch workforce, and safe business environment.</p>
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<p>With only 21 rooms, <a href="http://townhouse27.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Townhouse 27</a> exudes exclusivity. Located in the Serbian capital Belgrade, the boutique hotel has outranked its local rivals twice its size and been ranked the top hotel in Serbia by many groups in recent years.</p>
<p>“You come as a guest; you leave as a friend. Because we only have 21 rooms, we have time to dedicate ourselves to each guest. Every guest gets a small surprise treat in their room each day,” Townhouse 27 General Manager and Executive Director Tatjana Cohergne told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Cohergne attributes Townhouse 27’s success to its “personalized, human-touch type of service that bigger hotels can’t provide.” She added: “We know every guest by name, where they’re from, their food preferences. These things make a difference in providing impeccable service. That’s our competitive advantage. To us, our guests are not just a number.”</p>
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<p>“Belgrade is worth visiting,” said Cohergne, who wants everyone to experience Serbia’s culture, art, and the warmth of its people.</p>',
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<p>The <a href="https://www.jica.go.jp/balkan/english/office/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JICA Balkan Office</a>, according to Chief Representative Masahiro Ueki, focuses on three key areas in Serbia in accordiance to the aid policy of the Japanese government: private sector development, environmental conservation, and improvement of social and economic services. In carrying out its work, the JICA Balkan Office also promotes the strong relations between two countries.</p>
<p>Among the government agency’s newest programs is <a href="https://www.jica.go.jp/english/news/field/2020/20210126_01.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Project NINJA</a>, launched in 2020.</p>
<p>“NINJA stands for Next Innovation with Japan. Under Project NINJA, JICA helps startups that can also contribute to solving social issues in developing countries. Last year, we brought Project NINJA to Serbia and selected seven local startups for a three-month acceleration program wherein they got business training and mentorship. After the acceleration program, we hold a Demo Day, wherein the startup founders get to present and pitch their ideas to investors,” Ueki told GMI POST.</p>
<p>Another flagship program is <a href="https://www.jica.go.jp/dsp-chair/english/chair/overview/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JICA Chair</a> (JICA program for Japanese studies).</p>
<p>JICA Chair, Ueki said, provides Serbian university students with the opportunity to learn about Japan’s history and experiences as it went through modernization, hoping the chosen students will contribute to the development of Serbia in the future and to further strengthening bilateral relations.</p>
<p>In Serbia, JICA Chair is held in the University of Belgrade and, so far, has comprised three intensive lectures. The JICA Balkan Office plans to deliver more of these special lectures by March next year.</p>
<p>As Serbia and Japan celebrate 140 years of bilateral relations, the JICA Balkan Office head hopes to generate more interest in Serbia through its activities.</p>',
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<p>Vrzic and Head of Investment Ivan Borovcanin to find out the organization’s next steps.</p>
<p>“In the last two years, we’ve seen a definite rise in new inquiries about Vojvodina,” pointed out Borovcanin, who goes on to say that around 80% of all visits of foreign investors are from the automotive sector. Currently, the region’s biggest foreign investors include Japanese multinationals like Japan Tobacco International (JTI), Nidec, and Toyo Tires.</p>
<p>For Vrzic, Vojvodina has become a favorite investment destination for Japanese companies mainly because of competitive operating costs, favorable tax system, incentives, and location.</p>
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<p>“Vojvodina is in a very good position in Europe. We are on the border with the EU and are bordered by several countries. It’s an ideal location for cost-effectively distribution products to the region, and EU,” she said. Also, according to Vrzic, residents are very welcoming and work-driven, traits that are very familiar to the Japanese.</p>
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<p>“Berlitz already existed in Serbia before World War I. It was one of the first few Berlitz centers to open in Europe, together with those in Paris and Rome,” said Bernacca, who added that the school closed down during World War II and did not reopen until 2004.</p>
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<p>Asked why Japanese businesses should consider investing in Serbia, Burazor pointed to the open and hospitable nature of Serbians, adding that many of his colleagues from Japan had expressed delight in the quality of service they receive from Serbian businesses.</p>
<p>“With us, you always have a friend. At least, you will have an enjoyable time here and very good food. Very good food, believe me. Now, we also have many Japanese restaurants, not only to eat sushi but also miso soup, gyoza, or whatever I want to eat. So, Serbia has good location,” he said.</p>',
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<p>To mark the 140th anniversary of bilateral relations between Japan and Serbia, GMI POST met with Her Excellency Aleksandra Kovac, <a href="http://www.tokyo.mfa.gov.rs/ambassador.php">Ambassador of the Republic of Serbia in Tokyo</a>, to discuss the current state of affairs between the two countries and the future of bilateral ties.</p>
<p>“I see ourselves as long-time friends that are growing together,” Kovac said, as she highlighted the increasing cooperation in the political and economic spheres through the years. According to the ambassador, this is evident in the increasing frequency of state visits between the two countries in recent decades, the most notable of which was the late prime minister Shinzo Abe’s trip to Serbia in 2018 wherein he launched The Western Balkan Initiative.</p>
<p>Today, Japan is the fifth-largest foreign investor in Serbia. Kovac identified car parts industry, pharmaceuticals, chemical industry, food, electronics etc. as the biggest recipients of Japanese investment, with start-ups, digital industry and green energy as great potentials for bigger Japanese presence.</p>
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<p>“Yes, Šid’s geographic position and efficient railways have turned the town into a portal to European Union countries and other Balkan nations. But Šid is also strong in agriculture, manufacturing, and food production,” said the president, adding its welcoming, diverse, and vibrant culture, coupled with its strong talent pool, are why existing investors chose to conduct their business in Šid.</p>
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<p>“We have been fostering good relations with Serbia despite the distance of 9,000 km,” said the Ambassador, who highlighted the mutual respect and trust that have been grown for more than a century. Katsumata also expressed his gratitude to the Serbia government, local authorities, and cultural groups for organizing several events to commemorate the milestone.</p>
<p>As the two nations see the number of high-level state visits increase, Katsumata pointed out that relations between Japan and Serbia, both diplomatic and economic, have grown much closer over time.</p>
<p>The highpoint came during the visit of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2018, when he unveiled the Western Balkans Cooperation Initiative, which aims to support socio-economic reforms in the region ahead of their accession to the European Union.</p>
<p>Today, there are more than 30 Japanese companies doing business in Serbia including JTI, Yazaki Corporation, Toyo Tire Corporation, and Nidec Corporation, all of which, according to Katsumata, recognized Serbia’s high-quality products, world-class talent, and commitment to social development.</p>
<p>“There are many regional and global issues that we need to tackle together, such as sustainable development, climate change, clean energy, and disaster management. Given our history of friendship and cooperation, I believe Japan and Serbia can be excellent partners to take on these responsibilities for future generations,” he said.</p>
<p>The Ambassador also expressed interest in further promoting sports exchanges with Serbia. The two countries both progressed beyond the group stages in the FIFA World Cup Finals in Qatar this year. Serbia’s national team manager, Dragan Stojkovic, spent seven years in Japan playing for Japanese club Nagoya Grampus Eight.</p>
<p>“In my two years as Ambassador of Japan in Serbia, I have experienced the warm hospitality of the Serbian people and the country’s rich culture and tradition,” said Katsumata as he invited more Japanese companies and tourists to visit Serbia and experience the country.</p>',
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Japan: Serbia is a key partner
As Serbia and Japan celebrate 140 years of friendly relations, GMI POST reached out to the Ambassador of Japan to Serbia H.E. Takahiko Katsumata to...
