News | 24 Mar 2025
Oxford Economics Expands Regional Presence with the Launch of Japanese Website
Oxford Economics, the world’s leading independent economic advisory firm, is excited to announce the launch of its new Japanese website. This important milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to broadening our presence in key regional markets and strengthening our ability to provide localised, high-quality economic insights to businesses and decision-makers in Japan.
What You Can Expect from the New Japanese Website:
- Localised Access to Global Insights: The Japanese website offers Japanese-speaking users easy access to Oxford Economics’ a tailored of global economic research, forecasts, and analysis, now presented in Japanese for greater convenience and accessibility.
- Streamlined Access to Insights: Designed with the needs of Japanese users in mind, the Japanese website features an intuitive layout and seamless navigation, ensuring that professionals, businesses, and policy makers can effortlessly access key insights and information on Oxford Economics’ core capabilities, enabling them to stay informed.
- Strengthening Local Partnerships: Our Japanese website will also serve as a platform for fostering collaboration with local stakeholders. By facilitating engagement between Oxford Economics and Japanese businesses, educational institutions, and policymakers, we hope to drive impactful discussions on key economic issues and encourage constructive partnerships.
“Japan is a critical market for Oxford Economics, and this website launch marks a significant step in our mission to empower businesses and governments with the insights they need to navigate the complex global economy. We are committed to delivering content that speaks directly to the unique needs of the Japanese market, and we look forward to being an even more valuable resource for our Japanese audience.”
– Rhianne Clark, Managing Director Asia-Pacific Business Development
Explore the New Website:
The Japanese website is now live and can be accessed at https://www.oxfordeconomics.com/ja/
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Yasuko Koido at ykoido@oxfordeconomics.com
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