The AJBCC is committed to providing you with the latest reports and information on Australia and Japan Business relationships.

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Japan–Australia Investment Report 2025

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2025: Partners in Economic Security

HSF Kramer and The Australian National University are pleased to present the ninth annual Japan–Australia Investment Report. The 2025 edition provides a detailed analysis of the trends shaping one of Australia’s most significant bilateral investment relationships.

Discussion paper “Exploring Co-operative Climate Action: Article 6 Opportunities for Australia and Japan”

Trading in carbon credits under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has the potential to open up new areas of co-operation between Australia and Japan as we explore ways to decarbonise our economies while maintaining energy security.

Research Report: The State of Trade: Japan

An overwhelming majority of Australians (79%) see our nation’s relationship with Japan as important to Australia’s future according to newly released research by SEC Newgate. A survey of 1,200 Australians in September 2025, was commissioned to provide a snapshot of the state of the Australia-Japan relationship.

DSSIAC Paper

AJBCC Defence, Security and Space Industries Advisory Committee Special Paper: Next Steps to an Even Closer Relationship

The AJBCC’s Defence, Security and Space Industries Advisory Committee (DSSIAC) released a paper designed to promote discussion and debate about how Australian and Japanese businesses and governments can work together effectively to promote joint projects in the rapidly emerging fields of Defence, Security and Space.

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2024

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2024: Record-Breaking Japanese Investment!

An in-depth analysis of Japan-Australia M&A transactions and partnerships throughout 2024, this report encapsulates their findings and insights derived from a thorough examination of the deal trends that defined 2024 and identifies key drivers for the future that will influence the trajectory of the Japan-Australia relationship in 2025 and beyond.

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2022 Partners in Prosperity

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2023: Partners in prosperity

The seventh annual report on Japan-Australia Investment and the prevailing trends driving the investment relationship is an in-depth analysis of Japan-Australia M&A transactions and partnerships throughout 2023.

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2022 Decarbonisation and Energ

Japan-Australia Investment Report 2022: Decarbonisation and Energy Security

The sixth annual report from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) on Japan-Australia M&A and partnerships, and the prevailing trends driving cross-border investment. The report reveals a step change in the Japan-Australia relationship in the last 12-18 months.

Australia & Japan: Beyond the Bilateral

Australia & Japan: Beyond the Bilateral – Investing in infrastructure projects across the Indo-Pacific

Gain understanding of the trending issues and explore a roadmap for opportunities in clean energy, social, transport and other infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific.

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Japan-Australia Investment Report 2021: The Year of Partnerships

The annual report from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) on Japan-Australia M&A transactions and prevailing the trends driving cross-border investment.

AJBCC-JABCC A Guide to Bridging The Cultural Divide (EN)

A Guide To Bridging The Cultural Divide

The guide provides unique insights into how culture impacts business practices and offers practical tips on doing business successfully across the bilateral.

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Japan-Australia M&A: Reviews and Trends 2017-2020

Japanese investment in Australia, long channeled into the resources, energy and commodities area has spread out into a wide range of business sectors. This has brought new fields of interaction between Australian and Japanese executives.

Japan-Australia M&A 2020 Review and Future Trends

Japan-Australia M&A 2020: Review and Future Trends

A 2020 review from Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) of Japan-Australia M&A transactions and the trends driving cross-border investment. The review reveals a positive story for the Japan-Australia investment relationship.

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Japan-Australia M&A: Reviews and Trends 2017-2019

Japanese direct investment into Australia has increased markedly in its scale and diversity. During the 2017-2018 period of this review, Japanese investment into Australia continued strongly in line with this trend.