ABC Horizon is pleased to present the [Singapore FoodTech Report 2021].

With the recent pivotal position Food Tech has taken in Singapore amidst the growing attention on enhancing the country’s food security, ABC HORIZON has prepared a report focusing on the areas of “next generation food production” such as Alternative Protein, Urban Agriculture, and Aquaculture.

In recent years, it has been noted that many more businesses in Singapore are undertaking changes in its food production processes to enhance performance and remain fundamentally competitive. Stay updated about the Food Tech trends in Singapore, and sharpen your position in the industry with our comprehensive list of key players – from startups, to accelerators and investors.

No matter if you are a business in Singapore looking to deepen your understanding of Food Tech in the local arena, or if you are based abroad looking to expand into Singapore’s Food market, this report is for you.

Reach out to us for the full copy of the report and explore how we can assist you in your business’ tech transition in the ever evolving landscape.

*Kindly note that the report is in Japanese language.

Following the encouraging response from the Singapore market towards the past 2 series of Takasaki Pop-up Store (held in Takashimaya and Isetan Scotts), we are back for another run!

This time, the Takasaki Pop-up store is hosted at Every , Potong Pasir outlet. For those who are fans of Japanese products, you may be familiar with Every – a Japanese’Konbini’ (convenience store) concept store in Singapore. Featuring a myriad of Japanese products and cooked food items, you will definitely be able to reminisce about your Japan travels and satisfy Japanese food cravings here.

Dubbed ‘The Lucky Town of Takasaki’, and also fondly known as the Kingdom of Vegetables , the Takasaki Pop-up store offers you the freshest fruits and vegetables air-flown straight from Takasaki, Japan on a weekly basis! Available only from now till 1 October 2021, these seasonal produce are both healthy and delicious (many are pesticide-free!) It is definitely worth a trip down with your friends and family to give them a try!

We look forward to your support and hope to see you there!

We will be sharing more information regarding the Pop-up store on the newly launched Takasaki Trinnion Facebook and Instagram pages, so follow them to get first dibs on promotions and live updates.

To learn more about our promotional activities with Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) regarding Takasaki city, check out our entry here .

[UPDATE] Hosted on 30th June 2021, the Asahi Broadcasting Group Regional Development Seminar was an insightful discussion led by a panel of 4 brilliant individuals from Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and ABC Horizon Pte. Ltd.  The session was jointly participated by almost 300 members of both private and government sectors.

We are heartened by the turnout and grateful for the support of all participating parties. For those who missed the hour-long session, the post-seminar recording can still be accessed on YouTube here .

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The Covid-19 Pandemic has taken its toll on many businesses across all industries – no country is spared. The Japanese society is exhausted by the after-effects of the pandemic, with many local governments forced to focus only on inward-looking policies this period Looking back on pre-pandemic, Japan’s inbound industry was booming at an unprecedented rate under the government’s efforts of attracting 40 million annual overseas tourists. Now, we are left to wonder: Will that enthusiasm return in the post-pandemic era?

On the other hand, while domestic consumption has been slow to recover, it has been noted that the high quality of Japanese agricultural, forestry, and marine products and foods is being reassessed with a renewed appreciation overseas. 19 state of affairs, many local governments are strengthening their outbound strategies, focusing on local products export.

In addition to diverting focus onto overseas export, some municipalities have also begun to support local startups in their overseas expansion and, conversely, to attract overseas startups into their markets. At a time when Japanese society as a whole is suffering from the pandemic, it is essential to rebuild inbound and outbound strategies in preparation for the post-pandemic recovery phase.

This seminar will feature discussions by Ms. Hatsume Nagai, Director of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Singapore Office, which works to attract tourists from the Singapore market, and Mr. Eiji Hisatomi, Director of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Singapore Office, which supports local governments and small and medium-sized enterprises in their expansion into Southeast Asia. In addition, ABC HORIZON , the Singapore office of Asahi Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) , which has a proven track record in supporting local governments and companies in their Southeast Asian strategies, will propose new inbound and outbound strategies it will be focusing on.

Program Content

1) Key Points of Inbound Promotion Post Pandemic
Ms. Hatsume Nagai, Director, Singapore Office, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

2) Singapore, a destination for SMEs and local governments to expand overseas in the Pandemic era
Eiji Hisatomi, Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Singapore Office

3) ABC HORIZON’s Approach to Inbound and Outbound Business
Hiroshi Nikaido, ABC Horizon Pte. Ltd.

3) ABC HORIZON’s Startup Research and Consulting Business
Akiko Tanaka, ABC Horizon Pte. Ltd.

Moderator: Osamu Nara, Managing Director, ABC Horizon Pte. Ltd.

Event Details

• 2021/06/30 (Wed) 14:00 ~ 15:30 (Opening 13:50)
• (GMT + 09: 00) Asia / Tokyo
• Held Online

The seminar is now open for registration. If you or your business would like to participate in this Closed Seminar, kindly register here .

In April 2021, ABC HORIZON officially undertook the title of Singapore Office Representative for Tokyo Conventions & Visitors Bureau. The team of Team Leader Koshi Nikaido and Project Managers Tomoko Nakanishi and Jasmine Tan.

As the Singapore representatives of Tokyo city, our team undertakes the main responsibility of promoting Tokyo as a top tourist destination to Singaporeans. We strive to complement the overall marketing of the city and position ourselves as a central point of support in the local travel industry.

Following the appointment of the new role, our team plans to work closely with travel partners and agents to deliver the consistent promotion of Tokyo city. We have connected with several Travel partners to explore potential collaboration opportunities post-pandemic. The safety of all consumers and Their preferred accessibility to Tokyo related information remain a top priority in our work. Thus, it was a natural decision that our current plans gravitated towards strengthening Tokyo’s presence online.

Some of the collaborative efforts with regard to beefing Tokyo’s visibility online revolves around delivering a strong, convenient digital experience for the Singapore market.

In line with this angle, TokyoJalanJalan has also recently included an expansive Outdoor-focused category of content. This is geared towards providing relevant travel bites to concerned travelers regarding the typically high-density of Tokyo city. Although nature and scenery may not be at the top of most of our minds when we think of Tokyo, we are excited to introduce a new side of the city in our upcoming plans!

Despite events mostly being put on hold, our team is still keeping open discussions for potential scaled-down onsite events. If you are in the Travel / Media industry and would be keen to work with us in the promotion of Tokyo city, kindly drop us a message .

Helmed by President Goro Ishizaki, ABC Dream Ventures, Inc., recently invested in Chikaku Corporation. Chikaku is an age tech company that develops elder-centric solutions, promoting DX (Digital Transformation) for the elderly.

Through its venture investment fund – ABC Dream Fund No. 2 Investment Business Limited Partnership, ABC Dream Ventures, Inc. made the investment. It is proud to propel Chikaku Corporation in developing Mago Channel, a smartphone-to-Television content sharing service. Mago Channel enables users to directly send videos and photos via smartphone applications to their parents or grandparents’ TV sets. This in turn simulates the experience of living together with family for the elderly, who may live apart from family.

This service is in line with Chikaku’s mission of “Seniors First” and is strongly supported by a growing number of users, those age 50 to over 100 years old. The growth of Mago Channel has also tripled over the past year.

Future Collaboration
An extension of TV functions, Mago Channel has the potential to develop varied services in the future, such as monitoring of the elderly, travel content, and e-commerce. ABC Group will continue to develop new services that enrich the lives of the elderly by seeking collaborations between existing businesses and Chikaku.

ABC Horizon recognises and believes the future lies in deep-tech solutions, hence is always on a lookout for potential partnerships. Here are some of the recent collaborations we have embarked on in the deep tech arena, namely with Brainpool and Sentient.