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Strengthening links with Nordic neighbours
External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop is in Denmark and Sweden to strengthen Scotland’s increasing engagement with the two countries. Ms Hyslop arrived in Copenhagen last night where she met with...
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Finland and Scotland in partnership
Scotland and Finland can learn from each other and work together to secure EU funding to help with shared issues, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said. Arriving in Helsinki for a two day...
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Japan’s growing market for Scotch
The value of Scottish food and drink exports to Japan has surged to almost £100 million, strongly supported by the country’s growing taste for Scotch whisky, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop...
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Scottish expertise critical to Japan’s energy future
A leading Scottish environmental services firm has been awarded a consultancy contract to support a major tidal energy project in Japan, External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop confirmed today,...
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Strengthening academic links with Japan
External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop welcomed plans to strengthen international collaboration between universities in Scotland and Japan in Nagasaki today (17 February 2017). Nagasaki University...
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Germany hub opens for business
Scotland’s economic ties with Europe’s largest economy have been boosted following the opening of a Scottish Government hub in Berlin. The new Germany Innovation and Investment Hub will: Promote...
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East Asia mission
External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop will undertake a five day visit to Japan and the Republic of Korea next week to strengthen economic and cultural links. Ms Hyslop will meet with key investors...
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City deal – Agreement signed with Yokohama
Scotland has signed a joint declaration of cooperation with Yokohama City, the second largest city in Japan. Yokohama, with a population of about 3.7 million, is Japan’s main sea port. The deal...
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Japanese multinational signs Scottish deal
A major Japanese industrial corporation has signed an agreement that will see the world’s first test of an autonomous underwater vehicle, undertaken in Scotland. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd (KHI)...
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Recruiting international students
Japanese postgraduates will be able to apply for funding to study at Scottish universities thanks to a flagship scholarship programme aimed at recruiting international students. Currently, Saltire...
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