Navigating South Korea, Japan and Germany: A new industrial wave reshaping global partnerships

Germany, South Korea and Japan are entering a new phase of investment – not only to drive growth, but to secure long-term competitiveness and resilience. Priorities span modern infrastructure, the green transition and electrification, AI and semiconductors, batteries, cyber security and robust value chains.

For Swedish companies, this creates a clear window of opportunity in three of the world’s most advanced industrial markets. Germany plans investments of approximately SEK 5,800 billion through to 2036. South Korea is building a semiconductor cluster backed by private investments of around SEK 5,300 billion, alongside a national growth fund of roughly SEK 1,300 billion over five years. Japan is advancing its green transition through GX, with more than SEK 11,000 billion in public–private investment projected over the next decade, while also strengthening AI, semiconductors and defence capabilities.

The upcoming seminar will bring together Sweden’s Trade Commissioners in Germany, South Korea and Japan to discuss where in the value chains opportunities are emerging, how companies can access them and how Swedish businesses can position themselves as long-term partners.

Positioning Swedish companies for new global partnerships

At the intersection of climate, digitalisation and security lies a core strength of many Swedish companies: energy-efficient solutions, advanced industrial technology, system integration, test environments, digital services and security solutions. For many, the question is no longer whether Germany, South Korea and Japan are relevant, but where in the value chains they can create the greatest value and how to build a position as a reliable, long-term partner.

The seminar is based on this shift and focuses on concrete entry points and positioning choices in three markets that are simultaneously investing, transforming and reshaping their strategic partnerships.

Speakers

Hanna Leffler, Country Manager Japan

Jessica Olsson, Country Manager South Korea

Carl Sernbo, Senior Project Manager Germany

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