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What do you say to someone who has lived in 🇯🇵 for 65 years ? In truth better to listen. It was a privilege to hear from Fr. Michael Coleman from Waterford, over dinner, his amazing life story and deep insights into Japanese people ⁦@mkitano22⁩ ⁦⁦@UCD_Japan⁩

Wishing our members, partners and friends a Happy Saint Patrick's Day !

While Europe debates risk, Asia presents opportunity. In a world of geopolitical & economic uncertainty, future growth & resilience have evolved beyond legacy partnerships. Asia Matters Outlook 2026 highlights how Ireland and Asia can partner in new ways. tinyurl.com/2s48kh8s

Lá Fhéile Bríde–Happy St. Brigid's Day! Today we welcome 1st day of Spring in the Celtic calendar symbolising growth, renewal & light. St. Brigid’s Day celebrates the daily inspiration of women in our lives & their profound contribution to society in Ireland & across the world.

Beannachtaí na Nollag ó Asia Matters. Is am é an Nollaig in Éirinn chun sos a ghlacadh, machnamh a dhéanamh, agus athnuachan — séasúr saibhir i gcroíúlacht, i dtraidisiún agus i gcomhluadar. Gabhann muid buíochas ó chroí libh as bhur muinín agus bhur bpáirtnéireacht i rith 2025.

Entries now open for The Asia Matters Business Awards 2025 launched by @peterburkefg Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment. Enter online on lnkd.in/ekwvSvdg Awards held in partnership with @DeptEnterprise @Entirl @IDAIRELAND . @Declanjahughes1 @JamesOConnorTD

There is so much we can learn about life from the elderly, the natural teachers of society. This amazing Japanese gentleman, 102 year old Kokichi Akuzawa, is truly inspiring. theguardian.com/world/2025/sep…

It was a great pleasure to speak to the @asiamatters_biz summit in the University of Limerick this afternoon.

🇯🇵 🌸 👘 🥁🍣 🥋 If you want to experience the wonder of authentic Japanese culture, enjoy @ExpJapan Hanami Festival w family & friends in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House Dublin tomorrow. See details on experiencejapan.ie/events-db/hana… @IEAmbJapan @hugo_odonnell @MMurrayAsia

🇸🇦 🇮🇪 On this 5Oth anniversary year of bilateral relations,a pleasure to discuss w H.E. Hassan Aljomae; Vision 2030 enhancing investment,tech,travel & higher education partnerships. Bilateral trade worth €4.3 billion ripe for growth @KSAembassyIE @IrishEmbRiyadh @NiallGibbons

Happy St Patrick's Day from Asia Matters "Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh"

Peer networking is at the heart of Asia Matters so greatly enjoyed engaging discussion on global business trends at our quarterly CEO Networking Lunch kindly hosted by our member @CplResources plc. #ceos #networking #biz #trends @MMurrayAsia

This International Women’s Day inspiring to read the story of 108 year old Shitsui Hakoishi from Japan. A life of achievement driven by courage, determination & pure professionalism theguardian.com/world/2025/mar… @IrishEmbJapan @IEAmbJapan @UCD_Japan @ExpJapan @st_committee @JapanGAA

Wonderful to discuss 2025 plans in Cork with President Maggie Cusack and Gerard O’Donovan @MTU_ie , a valued member and partner of Asia Matters. #Asia #Ireland #Cork @CorkChamber

🇯🇵 🇮🇪 A full house yesterday at Japan House where Ambassador Shimada spoke of the importance of the opening of Ireland House in Tokyo & the World Expo in Osaka demonstrating Expo mascot MYAKU-MYAKU @IEAmbJapan @IrishEmbJapan @UCD_Japan @ExpJapan @st_committee @JapanGAA @dfatirl

🇨🇳 🇮🇪 Wonderful to join newly appointed Ambassador H. E. Zhao Xiyuan & his wife Madame Li Yi at the Ambassador's Arrival Reception & Happy Chinese New Year Gala. #china #ireland #bilateral #trade #business @ChinaEmbIreland @IrlEmbChina @AmbNOBrien @asiamatters_biz @IrelandinSH

🥛 🥩 🐟 🥃 From Mayo to Cork, Asia Matters members gathered and greatly enjoyed our 1st 2025 CEO Briefing series engaging with Jim O'Toole CEO @Bordbia on Asia’s Strategic Importance for the Future Growth of Ireland’s Agri-Food Sector kindly hosted by our member @KPMG_Ireland

Thank you to Martin Murray of Asia Matters for visiting me today in Leinster House. Looking forward to the upcoming business summit taking place in Cork this June. @asiamatters_biz

Such a pleasure to meet fellow Corkonian @JamesOConnorTD to discuss the 12th Asia Matters Biz Summit Cork on Food 19 & 20 June. James is from East Cork, home to the renowned @teagasc Food Research Centre & famed Midleton Distillery celebrating 200 years in 2025 @IrishDistillers

Enjoyed discussing the significant role of Asia in Ireland’s Global Trade Strategy w Colm Hayes, DG GLOBEC @dfatirl This year Ireland House will open in Tokyo while Irish cos & clients can visit the Ireland Pavilion in Expo 2025 Osaka 13 April to 13 Oct @IEAmbJapan @IEAmbJapan

🇨🇳 🐍 🇮🇪 A pleasure to join Chair Cindy Liu & ACPI community for 2025 Chinese New Year lunch. As Dublin’s #lunarnewyear Festival closes, wonderful to see so many people in the streets to enjoy the celebrations in city centre today @IrlEmbChina @ChinaEmbIreland @irlambchina