OUR NETWORKSOur North Asia professional business networksEICN operates two networks in North Asia. As the capital and largest city in Japan, Tokyo is the natural home for our Japan network. The Greater Tokyo Area has the largest metropolitan population and economy in the world, and is Japan’s key hub for rail, ground and air transportation. Many international companies are based in the city, including a large portion of the Fortune 500, with significant industries including healthcare, technology, electronics and consumer products. As a significant business centre, with over half a million international residents, Seoul is the home of The Economist Intelligence Corporate Network in South Korea. The Republic of Korea is one of the world’s fastest growing developed economies, and a significant exporter and importer. Request to join our network
Vivian Tokai North Asia Director Japan, South Korea Public policy, energy, digital economy, government affairs, diversity and inclusion Learn more
Rodrigo González Director, Tokyo Japan, North Asia Economic and market trends, Business competitiveness, Monetary policy, Fiscal policy, Strategy consulting, Statistical analysis, Environmental and transport economics Learn more
Simon Baptist Editorial Director and Global Chief Economist ASEAN, Asia, EU, UK, US Climate change, Competitiveness, Development, Energy, Environment, Taxation, Trade, Risk, Econometrics, Corporate strategy, Employment, Public policy Learn more
Jacco Zwetsloot Network moderator, Seoul South Korea, North Korea Communications, marketing, tourism, corporate training, broadcasting sectors Learn more
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