Business Community

Writings about business communities, from startups to small businesses

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce Taito Branch Young Entrepreneurs Sept Meeting Report

An evening of new members speech and networking

Iqbal Abdullah · September 19, 2025

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce Taito Branch Young Entrepreneurs May Meeting Report

The Taitō branch youth group held its May meeting, featuring speeches from new members and a chance for everyone to connect. It was great to see so many young business owners, the future leaders of our community talk about their work and having fun.

Iqbal Abdullah · May 19, 2025

Tokyo Chamber of Commerce Taito Branch Young Entrepreneurs March Meeting Report

I attended the March regular meeting of the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry Taito Branch Young Entrepreneurs Group and this is a short write-up about the event.

Iqbal Abdullah · March 17, 2025

Breaking into Japan: My Conversation with RunCloud’s Amir Fazwan on Market Expansion

I recently sat down with Amir Fazwan from RunCloud to discuss the challenges and strategies of expanding into Japan—one of the most unique and complex markets in the world.

Iqbal Abdullah · February 21, 2025

Featured in Majoriti Newspaper: My Journey from Xoxzo to AI Innovation with LaLoka Labs

How I turned a niche opportunity in Japan’s SMS market into a multimillion-ringgit success and moved into AI, as covered by Majoriti newspaper.

Iqbal Abdullah · September 13, 2024

Insights from the PJ Startup Festival 2024: Navigating the AI Landscape for Startups

Attending the 5th PJ Startup Festival, I gained key insights into how startups can navigate AI's potential and challenges in today’s digital economy.

Iqbal Abdullah · August 20, 2024

MAJECA JAMECA Joint Conference: Spotlight on Malaysia-Japan Startups (that uses AI)

The MAJECA JAMECA Joint Conference, held in 2024, highlighted innovative Malaysian and Japanese startups in fintech, AI, and space technology, emphasizing collaboration's role in driving technological innovation and growth.

Iqbal Abdullah · August 2, 2024

Working for the future of corporations between Japan and ASEAN

How can diverse nations bridge the gap between tradition and innovation? Japan-ASEAN collaboration is essential for solving regional challenges and harnessing human resource development. Discover the key insights and perspectives shared by industry leaders on the future of these corporate partnerships.

Iqbal Abdullah · June 12, 2023

Attending the 48th ASEAN-JAPAN Business Meeting in Shinagawa, Tokyo

A personal recap of the 48th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting held in Shinagawa, Tokyo in December 2022, covering panel discussions on sustainable societies and human resources, the startup pitch, and a visit to ANA Blue Base.

Iqbal Abdullah · December 23, 2022