The Queensland Government is taking the global stage at the World Expo Osaka as part of its strategy to revitalise education, research, and innovation sectors within the state economy.
Led by Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training Ros Bates, the delegation is backing 37 of Queensland’s universities, training providers, and institutions to forge new partnerships across Asia.
For the year ending May 2025, Japan was Queensland’s second-largest goods export market, with total exports valued at $14.4 billion.
The delegation will engage in high-level meetings in Taiwan and Japan, culminating in a major showcase at World Expo 2025 in Osaka. The visit aligns with the new Queensland-Japan Trade and Investment Strategy 2025-2028.
The strategy outlines practical steps to grow collaboration in education, research, and commercialisation, matching Queensland’s strengths with Japan’s future needs.
As previously reported, this strategy is backed by an $18 billion investment over four years, which is poised to turbocharge Trade and Investment Queensland’s market strategies and deliver real outcomes for exporters, innovators, and investors.
At the Australia Pavilion in Osaka, Bates will host a major Queensland reception with Japan government representatives, alumni, and education leaders.
According to the state government, international education remains Queensland’s biggest services export, worth $6.85 billion and supporting around 30,000 jobs. In 2024, more than 157,000 international students from 160 countries studied in Queensland.
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