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: +61 428 372 747
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
Western Australia and JOGMEC commence discussions under new MoU
The first meeting between the Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) and the Western Australian Government under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on new and renewable energies was held in Perth on 14 March.
A high-level delegation from JOGMEC, led by Mr Koji Yamamoto, Vice President of the Energy Business Unit, met with their Western Australian counterparts to exchange updates on each region’s energy plans and strategies.
The series of briefings included WA Government presentations on Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategies, Renewable Hydrogen Projects and Strategic Land Allocations.
In return, JOGMEC provided an update on the Japanese Government’s strategies and policies toward carbon neutrality.
Representatives from Mitsui E&P Australia, Marubeni and Woodside Energy also attended the briefings to provide updates on their respective low-carbon projects and initiatives.
In the afternoon, the JOGMEC delegation attended the AOG Energy International Delegate Briefing hosted by Invest and Trade Western Australia, where they networked with 80 attendees, including foreign delegations in Perth for the AOG Energy Conference.
The WA-JOGMEC MoU signed in December 2022 focuses on methanation, hydrogen, CCS, CCUS, ammonia, decarbonisation and low emission technologies.
The agreement is aligned with the WA Government’s net zero emissions goals, WA Climate Change Policy and Diversify WA framework.
Published on: 02 May 2023
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If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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