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Governor Greg Abbott today met with Hitachi, Ltd. CEO Toshiaki Higashihara in Tokyo, Japan. The Governor thanked Mr. Higashihara for Hitachi’s investment in the state of Texas, and discussed Hitachi’s experience of doing business in the Lone Star State. Following…

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Kazyoshi Akaba, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in Tokyo, Japan. The Governor and Minister Akaba discussed the enduring bond between Japan and Texas, as well as ways to strengthen this partnership in…

Governor Greg Abbott today met with executives from the Central Japan Railway Company (CJRC), including CJRC Chairman Emeritus Kasai, in Nagoya, Japan. The Governor also attended presentations by CJRC regarding Japan’s bullet train system. The Governor ended his time at…

Governor Greg Abbott today toured Toyota Motor Corporation’s Kaikin and Motomachi assembly plants in Toyota, Japan. Following the assembly plant tours, Governor Abbott met with Toyota President Akio Toyoda. During this meeting, the Governor thanked Mr. Toyoda for welcoming him…

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Chargé d’Affaires ad interim, U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Joseph M. Young in Tokyo, Japan. Following their visit, they attended a reception with business and government representatives at the Official Residence of the U.S. Ambassador. The…

Governor Greg Abbott today met with several executives of Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd and Aisin AW in Nagoya, Japan. Governor Abbott thanked them for their recent investment in Cibolo, Texas, and discussed strengthening business ties between the Japan-based company and…

Governor Greg Abbott today met with Governor Hideaki Ohmura of Aichi Prefecture in Nagoya, Japan. The two Governors discussed the strong relationship between Japan and Texas, the current business climate, and explored opportunities for future economic growth. The meeting is…

Governor Greg Abbott today kicked off his business development mission in Asia by meeting with U.S. Consul General of Osaka-Kobe Karen Kelley for an in-country briefing in Osaka, Japan. Following his meeting with the Consul General, Governor Abbott attended a…

AUSTIN – Texas Economic Development Corporation today welcomes a new Board of Directors, appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. The organization, which markets Texas as a premier business destination, would like to thank the members of its outgoing board for their…

Texas Named Top State for Capital Investment for Seven Consecutive Years Governor Greg Abbott today accepted Site Selection Magazine’s Governor’s Cup Award for a record-breaking seventh year in a row. This is the 15th overall win for the state of…