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FUKUOKA, Japan, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- welzo Inc., an innovation-driven company in the agri-horticultural sector (Head Office: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao), has established a wholly owned subsidiary, welzo Singapore PTE. LTD., in Singapore as of June 2, 2025. This move marks a significant step in accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market and strengthening its global business development.
Background and Purpose
welzo has been actively expanding its business both domestically and internationally. Considering the rapid growth and diverse opportunities in the Southeast Asian market, weve strategically chosen Singapore as its regional base. With its excellent business environment and international connectivity, Singapore serves as a key hub for accessing ASEAN countries.
Business Activities of the New Office
Its Singapore office will serve as a central hub for marketing and business development across Southeast Asia, focusing on the following key areas:
- Development and Execution of Marketing Strategies for Southeast Asia
welzo will implement promotional initiatives tailored to the market characteristics and consumer trends of each country, aiming to enhance brand recognition and expand sales channels. The company will also actively participate in trade shows and collaborate with local partners on marketing efforts.
- Import and Export of Agricultural Products, Feed Ingredients, and Pet Supplies
through partnerships with local agricultural and pet-related businesses, we will establish a responsive supply system. The company will promote the export of high-quality, safe Japanese products and the import of raw materials that meet local needs.
- Building Local Partnerships and Optimizing the Supply Chain
Its Singapore office will centrally manage logistics, customs, and quality control operations to establish a more efficient and flexible supply chain.
- Recruitment and Development of Local Talent
we will actively recruit skilled local professionals to promote regionally rooted business operations. The company aim to provide multilingual and culturally sensitive services.
This new office will serve as a core base for its Southeast Asian operations and is expected to play a pivotal role in future regional expansion and global business growth. By leveraging its Singapore office, we will strengthen its ability to deliver value tailored to local needs and foster co-creation with local communities.
The welzo Group remains committed to contributing to a sustainable global society by promoting environmentally and socially responsible business practices. Through collaboration and co-creation with diverse partners across regions and industries, we aim to deliver new value on a global scale.
Comment from Yoshifumi Kanao, President & CEO of welzo Inc.
"Singapore is not just a gateway to Southeast Asia—it's a global hub where innovation and agriculture can converge. With this new subsidiary, we aim to deliver high-quality Japanese products to local markets while building sustainable partnerships rooted in mutual growth. This marks a crucial step in our journey toward global co-creation."
Overview of the New Subsidiary
Company Name: welzo Singapore PTE. LTD.
Address: 80 Robinson Road #10-01A Singapore 068898
Date of Establishment: June 2, 2025
Main Business Activities: marketing in Southeast Asia; import/export of agricultural products, feed ingredients, and pet supplies
Company Overview: welzo Inc.
welzo Inc. is a specialized trading company that provides products and services to enrich lives and promote a sustainable society through food and agriculture. Formerly known as Nichiryu Nagase, the company celebrated its 101st anniversary in 2022 and changed the company name to welzo Inc. on January 1, 2023. With 24 offices across Japan, welzo primarily operates in the B2B sector, handling agricultural materials, home gardening supplies, and feed ingredients. The company actively collaborate with internal and external partners and leverages IT and AI technologies to address pressing societal challenges in Japan.
Head Office: 1-14-3 Hakata Ekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao
Established: August 1952 (Founded August 1921)
Capital: 470 million yen
Sales: 50.137 billion yen (FY ending December 2024)
Business: Specialized trading company handling agricultural materials, home gardening supplies, and feed ingredients
FUKUOKA, Japan, June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- welzo Inc., an innovation-driven company in the agri-horticultural sector (Head Office: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao), has established a wholly owned subsidiary, welzo Singapore PTE. LTD., in Singapore as of June 2, 2025. This move marks a significant step in accelerating its expansion into the Southeast Asian market and strengthening its global business development.
Background and Purpose
welzo has been actively expanding its business both domestically and internationally. Considering the rapid growth and diverse opportunities in the Southeast Asian market, weve strategically chosen Singapore as its regional base. With its excellent business environment and international connectivity, Singapore serves as a key hub for accessing ASEAN countries.
Business Activities of the New Office
Its Singapore office will serve as a central hub for marketing and business development across Southeast Asia, focusing on the following key areas:
- Development and Execution of Marketing Strategies for Southeast Asia
welzo will implement promotional initiatives tailored to the market characteristics and consumer trends of each country, aiming to enhance brand recognition and expand sales channels. The company will also actively participate in trade shows and collaborate with local partners on marketing efforts.
- Import and Export of Agricultural Products, Feed Ingredients, and Pet Supplies
through partnerships with local agricultural and pet-related businesses, we will establish a responsive supply system. The company will promote the export of high-quality, safe Japanese products and the import of raw materials that meet local needs.
- Building Local Partnerships and Optimizing the Supply Chain
Its Singapore office will centrally manage logistics, customs, and quality control operations to establish a more efficient and flexible supply chain.
- Recruitment and Development of Local Talent
we will actively recruit skilled local professionals to promote regionally rooted business operations. The company aim to provide multilingual and culturally sensitive services.
This new office will serve as a core base for its Southeast Asian operations and is expected to play a pivotal role in future regional expansion and global business growth. By leveraging its Singapore office, we will strengthen its ability to deliver value tailored to local needs and foster co-creation with local communities.
The welzo Group remains committed to contributing to a sustainable global society by promoting environmentally and socially responsible business practices. Through collaboration and co-creation with diverse partners across regions and industries, we aim to deliver new value on a global scale.
Comment from Yoshifumi Kanao, President & CEO of welzo Inc.
"Singapore is not just a gateway to Southeast Asia—it's a global hub where innovation and agriculture can converge. With this new subsidiary, we aim to deliver high-quality Japanese products to local markets while building sustainable partnerships rooted in mutual growth. This marks a crucial step in our journey toward global co-creation."
Overview of the New Subsidiary
Company Name: welzo Singapore PTE. LTD.
Address: 80 Robinson Road #10-01A Singapore 068898
Date of Establishment: June 2, 2025
Main Business Activities: marketing in Southeast Asia; import/export of agricultural products, feed ingredients, and pet supplies
Company Overview: welzo Inc.
welzo Inc. is a specialized trading company that provides products and services to enrich lives and promote a sustainable society through food and agriculture. Formerly known as Nichiryu Nagase, the company celebrated its 101st anniversary in 2022 and changed the company name to welzo Inc. on January 1, 2023. With 24 offices across Japan, welzo primarily operates in the B2B sector, handling agricultural materials, home gardening supplies, and feed ingredients. The company actively collaborate with internal and external partners and leverages IT and AI technologies to address pressing societal challenges in Japan.
Head Office: 1-14-3 Hakata Ekihigashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao
Established: August 1952 (Founded August 1921)
Capital: 470 million yen
Sales: 50.137 billion yen (FY ending December 2024)
Business: Specialized trading company handling agricultural materials, home gardening supplies, and feed ingredients
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welzo Establishes New Subsidiary in Singapore to Accelerate Expansion into Southeast Asia
HONG KONG, Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As we move into 2026, Metis Global (Cook Islands) Limited ("Metis CI"), a subsidiary of Metis Global Group, has officially launched its brand-new regular savings trust plan, the "Starry Pro Plan." The plan integrates regular contributions, international trust protection, and diversified asset allocation arrangements to deliver an integrated solution for clients with medium- to long-term financial planning needs, balancing asset accumulation, structural stability, and legacy planning.
Amid rising market volatility and the increasing prevalence of cross-border allocation, clients are placing greater emphasis on the robustness of legal arrangements when planning for savings, education, or retirement objectives. Metis CI notes that the Starry Pro Plan is designed to help clients establish a forward-looking and disciplined financial structure with an accessible entry threshold.
20-Year Regular Contribution Design to Establish a Stable Financial Rhythm
The Starry Pro Plan adopts a 20-year regular savings trust structure with a standard Contribution Payment Term ("CPT"). Through consistent contributions, clients can gradually accumulate assets and establish a stable rhythm for financial planning under various market conditions. The plan is available for individual or joint applications of up to two persons and primarily targeting medium- to long-term financial goals.
Diverse Underlying Asset Design Supporting Different Financial Orientations
With respect to portfolio selection, the Starry Pro Plan provides two underlying asset options, allowing clients to make choices based on their personal circumstances and overall planning considerations at the point of application.
One option tracks the performance of the S&P 500 Index, representing a widely recognised benchmark of the U.S. equity market across multiple sectors and reflecting the long-term development of mature capital markets. The other is selected by clients from portfolios managed by third-party professional institutions, with allocations and adjustments made according to established investment strategies and market conditions.
Both approaches adopt a regular allocation mechanism to support the gradual accumulation of portfolio value across different market cycles.
International Trust Framework Strengthening Asset Protection and Legacy Arrangements
Metis CI serves as the trustee of the "Starry Pro Plan." Metis CI is a licensed trust company legally registered in the Cook Islands under the Trustee Companies Act 2014 and is regulated by the Cook Islands Financial Supervisory Commission ("FSC"). The Cook Islands is renowned for its mature common law system and the International Trusts Act 1984, and has long been regarded as an international jurisdiction with a robust legal foundation for trusts.
Under the trust structure, clients can appoint beneficiaries through a Letter of Wishes, significantly simplifying the asset transfer process. Assets are held under the independent custody of DBS Bank in Singapore and are fully segregated from the assets of Metis CI, thereby strengthening asset security.
Flexible Mechanisms Designed for Different Life Stages
Recognising that financial circumstances may change during a long-term contribution period, the "Starry Pro Plan" features several flexible options, including a Contribution Holiday, adjustments to contribution amounts, and a partial withdrawal mechanism. Throughout the CPT, clients can utilise up to 24 months of Contribution Holiday in total. Clients may also reduce the regular contribution amount or apply for partial withdrawals after the Initial Contribution Period, ensuring that their planning can adapt flexibly to changing life circumstances.
A Structure-Oriented Financial Tool
Metis CI states that the "Starry Pro Plan" emphasises structural design and medium- to long-term financial thinking. Through a defined contribution framework, a robust trust legal structure, and independent custody arrangements, the plan supports clients in building a more focused and resilient financial blueprint amid ongoing market uncertainty.
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Metis "Starry Pro": Achieving Greater Wealth Stability in a Changing Landscape.
