What do you say to someone who has lived in 🇯🇵 for 65 years ? In truth better to listen. It was a privilege to hear from Fr. Michael Coleman from Waterford, over dinner, his amazing life story and deep insights into Japanese people @mkitano22 @UCD_Japan
Will Ireland’s next leadership era as a global financial services hub be shaped by Asia investment, strategic partnerships, technology & talent? Join us to find out !
📅 19 June 2026
📍 MTU Cork
🤝 Morning Summit & Networking Lunch
✍🏻 Register: https://t.co/ov5nRUfjzm. .
While Europe debates risk, Asia presents opportunity. In a world of geopolitical & economic uncertainty, future growth & resilience have evolved beyond legacy partnerships. Asia Matters Outlook 2026 highlights how Ireland and Asia can partner in new ways. https://t.co/GCHdzCnXHF
Lá Fhéile Bríde–Happy St. Brigid's Day! Today we welcome 1st day of Spring in the Celtic calendar symbolising growth, renewal & light. St. Brigid’s Day celebrates the daily inspiration of women in our lives & their profound contribution to society in Ireland & across the world.
Beannachtaí na Nollag ó Asia Matters. Is am é an Nollaig in Éirinn chun sos a ghlacadh, machnamh a dhéanamh, agus athnuachan — séasúr saibhir i gcroíúlacht, i dtraidisiún agus i gcomhluadar. Gabhann muid buíochas ó chroí libh as bhur muinín agus bhur bpáirtnéireacht i rith 2025.
There is so much we can learn about life from the elderly, the natural teachers of society. This amazing Japanese gentleman, 102 year old Kokichi Akuzawa, is truly inspiring. https://t.co/q4gJPY98NE
🇯🇵 🌸 👘 🥁🍣 🥋 If you want to experience the wonder of authentic Japanese culture, enjoy @ExpJapan Hanami Festival w family & friends in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House Dublin tomorrow. See details on https://t.co/03G5vQJZGP @IEAmbJapan@hugo_odonnell@MMurrayAsia
🇸🇦 🇮🇪 On this 5Oth anniversary year of bilateral relations,a pleasure to discuss w H.E. Hassan Aljomae; Vision 2030 enhancing investment,tech,travel & higher education partnerships. Bilateral trade worth €4.3 billion ripe for growth @KSAembassyIE@IrishEmbRiyadh@NiallGibbons
Peer networking is at the heart of Asia Matters so greatly enjoyed engaging discussion on global business trends at our quarterly CEO Networking Lunch kindly hosted by our member @CplResources plc. #ceos#networking#biz#trends@MMurrayAsia
This International Women’s Day inspiring to read the story of 108 year old Shitsui Hakoishi from Japan. A life of achievement driven by courage, determination & pure professionalism https://t.co/Aa9e2ElKLH @IrishEmbJapan@IEAmbJapan@UCD_Japan@ExpJapan@st_committee@JapanGAA
Wonderful to discuss 2025 plans in Cork with President Maggie Cusack and Gerard O’Donovan @MTU_ie , a valued member and partner of Asia Matters. #Asia#Ireland#Cork@CorkChamber
🥛 🥩 🐟 🥃 From Mayo to Cork, Asia Matters members gathered and greatly enjoyed our 1st 2025 CEO Briefing series engaging with Jim O'Toole CEO @Bordbia on Asia’s Strategic Importance for the Future Growth of Ireland’s Agri-Food Sector kindly hosted by our member @KPMG_Ireland
Thank you to Martin Murray of Asia Matters for visiting me today in Leinster House. Looking forward to the upcoming business summit taking place in Cork this June. @asiamatters_biz