PENANG, 17 April 2026 – Digital Penang recently hosted a strategic visit from Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (YEC), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, marking another step forward in strengthening international collaboration and innovation between Japan and Penang.
The YEC delegation was represented by Hajime Watanabe, Manager of the Business Development and Acceleration Department, alongside Tota Takagi from the same division. Their visit builds upon a prior virtual engagement between both organisations, where initial discussions were held on potential areas of collaboration.
During the session, YEC shared insights into its global mission, highlighting its commitment to driving sustainable engineering solutions and fostering innovation through international partnerships. The discussion also explored YEC’s ongoing collaboration initiatives and interest in expanding its footprint within Southeast Asia.
In response, Digital Penang presented its vision of positioning Penang as a regional hub for innovation and technology. A key highlight of the discussion was the proposal of a corporate venture programme aimed at bridging Japanese enterprises with local companies. This initiative seeks to enable co-development, co-creation, and co-commercialisation of technologies, leveraging Penang as a strategic base to access the broader ASEAN market.
The visit reflects a shared ambition to build a cross-border innovation ecosystem that supports knowledge exchange, technological advancement, and business growth. Both parties expressed optimism about translating these discussions into tangible outcomes that benefit not only Japan and Penang but also the wider regional landscape.
Digital Penang extends its appreciation to Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd for the visit and looks forward to deepening this partnership into impactful, long-term collaboration.
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The YEC delegation was represented by Hajime Watanabe, Manager of the Business Development and Acceleration Department, alongside Tota Takagi from the same division. Their visit builds upon a prior virtual engagement between both organisations, where initial discussions were held on potential areas of collaboration.
During the session, YEC shared insights into its global mission, highlighting its commitment to driving sustainable engineering solutions and fostering innovation through international partnerships. The discussion also explored YEC’s ongoing collaboration initiatives and interest in expanding its footprint within Southeast Asia.
In response, Digital Penang presented its vision of positioning Penang as a regional hub for innovation and technology. A key highlight of the discussion was the proposal of a corporate venture programme aimed at bridging Japanese enterprises with local companies. This initiative seeks to enable co-development, co-creation, and co-commercialisation of technologies, leveraging Penang as a strategic base to access the broader ASEAN market.
The visit reflects a shared ambition to build a cross-border innovation ecosystem that supports knowledge exchange, technological advancement, and business growth. Both parties expressed optimism about translating these discussions into tangible outcomes that benefit not only Japan and Penang but also the wider regional landscape.
Digital Penang extends its appreciation to Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd for the visit and looks forward to deepening this partnership into impactful, long-term collaboration.
Click here for more information about Digital Penang.