Japan's "Tuna King" plans to invest in Papua New Guinea's fisheries, creating an international seafood hub.

Published 2025년 7월 28일

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Core Insight: Renowned Japanese seafood company Kiyomura Corporation has recently expressed strong interest in investing in the fisheries sector of Papua New Guinea (PNG), prompting a positive response from the local National Fisheries Authority (NFA). Led by Kiyoshi Kimura, known as the "King of Tuna," Kiyomura Corporation operates high-end sushi restaurants across Japan and is famous for its high-priced auctions of bluefin tuna at the Tokyo fish market.

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NFA General Manager Justin Ilakini stated that Qinghaiwan's investment intention aligns with PNG's national tuna development strategy and aquaculture development policy, and is expected to promote value-added processing, market expansion, and international brand building of the country's seafood products. He pointed out: "This potential cooperation will not only create jobs and enhance the local value chain, but also help to establish PNG as an important participant in the global seafood supply chain." According to the preliminary plan currently being discussed by both parties, the cooperation may include establishing a seafood distribution and sales center in Japan, emulating the successful experiences of PNG in Guangzhou and Singapore, to improve the visibility and coverage of PNG products in the Japanese market. In addition, the NFA also encourages Qinghaiwan to invest in local onshore processing, cold chain storage, and aquaculture projects to achieve sustainable development ...

Source: Foodmate