I-GLOCAL Special Site ~ Gratitude, Beyond 20 Years of Establishment and Into the Future ~

Representative Director, IBJ Mr. Shigeru Ishizaka

It provides a wide range of marriage activity and life design services while aiming to solve the problem of unmarried couples, and has produced the largest number of married couples in Japan.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of I-GLOCAL establishment.
Mr. Kaburagi was a classmate of mine at Kaisei Gakuen, and while in school, he was always doing things that defied everyone's common sense.
He had a strategic goal of becoming an accountant from early on, and when it came to university entrance examinations, he gave up on the idea of “quickly entering the University of Tokyo,” instead opting for Keio University of Economics, which had a lower subject load, and he was able to pass the entrance exam at his first try
This attitude remained unchanged even after he entered the workforce, and he achieved a step in his life strategy that most people would never have thought of: becoming the first Japanese CPA in Vietnam.
After establishing the company, he has continued his rapid progress that you all know and love.
He said that the key to his business was “not to fight with other companies for a position, but to create a market and make it your own monopoly market".
Not content with being an accountant, Kaburagi paved his own way to a brilliant life as a businessman and became a pioneer.
Mr. Kaburagi, whom I can respect as a business manager, has been slowing down lately in his retirement.
It would really be a waste to let you reach your 60th birthday like this.
Please use this 20th anniversary as an opportunity to regain the “madness” of your youth, grow more and more, and surprise us and the world.

President and Representative Director, Breakfield, Inc. Mr. Masayuki Ida

Operates news media in the field of finance. Also doing business in Vietnam and Thailand.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to I-GLOCAL for giving us the opportunity to expand our business into Vietnam and for their support after our expansion.
Our company was founded in 2000, and after 10 years had passed, we began to look for a way to expand into Southeast Asia. Then, when I was touring countries in Southeast Asia, I had the opportunity to visit for the first time Mr. Kaburagi, the representative of I-GLOCAL, who was a classmate of mine in high school and who runs an accounting firm in Vietnam. I was introduced to Mr. Jitsuhara and everyone at I-GLOCAL, as well as to Representative Kaburagi's colleagues in Vietnam, and we had a very pleasant exchange on each of my business trips.
Through those exchanges, I learned a lot about the overseas business scene. Thanks to this relationship, our company was able to establish a local subsidiary in Vietnam in 2014 and subsequently expand our Southeast Asian business to Thailand and Indonesia. We would like to thank you again for your strong support of our company's first step into overseas markets.
Even today, we treasure the enjoyable exchanges we had with Mr. Kaburagi and his colleagues. I believe that it was because of this exchange that the president of our local subsidiary, who was stationed in Japan, was also reassured.
I am confident that I-GLOCAL will continue to develop further over the next 30 to 40 years. We look forward to continuing to have a pleasant exchange with I-GLOCAL and our staff.

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Japan Bridge Administrative Law Office
/ Representative Partner Mr. Shintaro Uchida

Administrative scrivener unit of a consulting group that provides comprehensive solutions for business licenses, human resources, and real estate. It also handles a number of applications for status of residence for Vietnamese nationals.

I would like to express my sincere respect for your continued presence of Japanese companies in Indochina for more than 20 years.
I am a junior of Kaburagi-san in since senior high school (Kaisei Gakuen), and I have received a lot of kind attention from him since my previous employment. Currently, I am working in the area of M&A related to business licensing and application for status of residence for foreigners.Thanks to it, I have many opportunities to interact with Vietnamese people living in Japan, which makes me realize that their energy is indispensable to Japanese society.
Although there is a difference between inbound and outbound activities, I am happy that we are working in a similar field, and I admire the foresight of those who have seen the potential of this field for the past 20 years.
I sincerely hope that you will continue to develop further as “a facilitator of your clients' growth".

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MAI International Associates Joint Stock Company　President Mr. Nobuyuki Umeda

Based in Vietnam, the company provides market research (Vietnam and ASEAN countries), company establishment support, business matching, marketing support (online and offline), and sales representation.

When I first visited Vietnam in 2006, and at the time I was not in a flattering state of affection for the country. I had been assigned to the country on a slide from China, and somewhere in the back of my mind I still had feelings for China.
At that time, Mr. Kaburakgi told me, “If you don't love Vietnam, you are not qualified to work in Vietnam,” which stayed with me intensely. At the same time, those words made me realize how unprepared I was to work in Vietnam, and I decided that I had to seriously face Vietnam and work on my business.
　Since then, I have learned a lot about Vietnam, and now I am able to engage in market research, support for company establishment, and business matching based in Vietnam. But even now, Kaburagi's words still reminds me from time to time. And each time I ask myself, “Do I still have a passion for Vietnam? Am I qualified to work in Vietnam?” and I try to go back to my original intention. It is thanks to Mr. Kaburagi's words that I have been able to continue doing business in Vietnam up to this point. I sincerely wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

Representative of Eguro CPA Office Mr. Takashi Eguro

Eguro CPA Office's two core businesses are IPO support and M&A advisory services.
Recently, he has been focusing on “Hello Accounting,” an accounting course for elementary and junior high school students.

Mr. Kaburagi and everyone at I-GLOCAL, congratulations on your 20th anniversary!
I met Mr. Kaburagi around 2009.
At that time, when my audit firm joined a foreign network firm, I received strict guidance from him saying, “As a Japanese, what would you do if you didn't go overseas yourself?"
Since then, I have been overwhelmed by the greatness of Mr. Kaburagi's guidance in a wide range of areas and the many opportunities I have had to interact with fellow CPAs.
I am confident that I-GLOCAL's presence will continue to grow in Vietnam, which is expected to develop even further in the future.
I sincerely wish for the further development of I-GLOCAL toward its 30th, 50th, and 100th anniversaries.

Tokyu Vietnam Representative、
Doctor of Engineering (Urban Planning)
(President of Becamex Tokyu, Chairman of Becamex Tokyu Bus and Tokyu Development BOD) Mr. DONGKUN OH

Since joining Tokyu Corporation in 1993, he has been involved in urban development projects at the head office and group companies in Japan for about 20 years.
In 2012, he was transferred to Vietnam, where he has been engaged in new urban development projects for 12 years.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your establishment.
Tokyu established a representative office in Vietnam in 2012 after recognizing the potential of the country. At that time, I-GLOCAL really helped us in many areas, both publicly and privately, not to mention providing support for our entry into the market. Furthermore, in 2015, they opened the Binh Duong Branch in Binh Duong New City, which is being developed by Becamex Tokyu, deepening our relationship. Since then, we have continued to expand our business in Vietnam, including the establishment of Tokyu Development Company in 2018 by developing our representative office, and needless to say, I-GLOCAL has been running with us throughout this period.
Now, Becamex Tokyu celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2022. Since I-GLOCAL is celebrating its 20th anniversary, it is not difficult to imagine that there has been a lot of hard work behind the current success of the company. As a fellow businessman and a manager who has challenged the Vietnamese market, I would like to pay my respects to I-GLOCAL and hope that we will continue to work together as a reliable partner in the future.

President, International CPA Firms / Chairman, Toshima-kai,
The Tokyo Society of Certified Public Accountants of Japan Mr. Nobuyuki Ohki

It provides services for outbound real estate investment from Japan to the U.S. and Asia, and inboundes real estate investment from overseas to Japan, from an accounting and tax perspective.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!
I attended the 20th anniversary party held in Da Nang, Vietnam, and was wonderfully impressed by the momentum and development of your company.
In fact, it was my encounter with Mr. Kaburagi that led me to start my own business. In 2019, when I was struggling with my future, Mr. Kaburagi, who was then the president of the Toshima-kai of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, gave me, a single member, his experience in starting a business and his strong words of encouragement. I was very encouraged by his words. I vividly remember being greatly encouraged by his words.
I hope that you will continue to lead many people and companies cheerfully and energetically.

Representative of CaN International
International Accounting Office Mr. Shohei Okubo

A professional accounting firm that works together to solve cross-border management issues for a wide range of domestic and international clients.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!
I have known Mr. Kaburagi, the president of I-GLOCAL, and his partner Mr. Jitsuhara since we worked together on a project in Vietnam in 2011 when I was an employee at the previous workplace. I have always enjoyed working with I-GLOCAL members on projects, going out for drinks, and having a good time with them both publicly and privately, transcending organizational barriers.
I am very happy to celebrate I-GLOCAL's 20th anniversary as if it were my own. The 20th-anniversary event at Da Nang Crescent, to which four of our members were also invited, was very lively. I could feel the energy of the young local members at the event, and I realized once again the momentum and potential of Vietnam and how I-GLOCAL is deeply rooted in the local community. All of our company members were strongly inspired by the event.
As is well known, I-GLOCAL is a leading firm in the accounting industry in Vietnam, and we are always inspired by their activities. We will continue to strive to be a part of this firm's success, and we look forward to a continued relationship with you in the “Your Growth is Our Growth” relationship!

Representative of Hotel Mikazuki Group Mr. Yoshimune Odaka

The group manages the Ryugu Spa Hotel Crescent in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, and the Nikko Kinugawa Spa Hotel Crescent in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, as well as the five-star Danang Crescent in Danang, Vietnam.

In the country of Vietnam, a country that grows every year, you have been able to increase profits every year for 20 years....
From a one-man office to a large consulting firm with a staff of nearly 300.
When I imagine the 7,300-day journey of Representative Kaburagi, who embodies zero and one, in a foreign land, I wonder how many nights he has spent without sleep, how many people's thoughts and feelings he has carried on his back, and how much he has fought against his isolation.I know that it must have been a series of hardships that are too much to imagine.
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to his wife and family who have supported him in his great achievement, as well as to all of the alumni and the senior management and staff who are currently very active in I-GLOCAL.

Thanks to the guidance of Mr. Kaburagi, we at Hotel Crescent Group were able to take on the dream of expanding overseas for the first time. The power I felt from the I-GLOCAL staff at the 20th anniversary ceremony held at the Da Nang Crescent was truly in line with your company motto, “Your Growth is Our Growth”.
I would like to express my sincere respect and wish I-GLOCAL all the best in its future endeavors as a leader in Asia.

Representative of HARRY& /
Representative of SAIGON PEARLS Katsuyuki Ono

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's Estelle Holdings, the company is involved in pearl cultivation and processing, the manufacture of accessories, and even fish farming.

As I recall, I would like to thank you for your great support when I established HARRY& in Vietnam in 2017. Six years have passed since then, and time seems to fly by. As a member of a Japanese-affiliated company, we will continue to study to be a company that can transmit fashion to Japan, Vietnam, and the world. I strongly feel that this is our way of repaying your kindness to us.
I would like to conclude my greetings by wishing you prosperity and happiness in the future.

The Bank of Yokohama Representative Director, Managing Executive Officer Mr. Nobuo Onodera

Top regional bank with total assets and over 200 branches. It is working to revitalize the local economy in cooperation with East Japan Bank and other banks under its holding company, Concordia Financial Group.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
I have been a classmate of Representative Kaburagi's since high school. I was a hired guitarist in the band (a heavy metal copy band) in which he is the leader and bass player, and we have continued our relationship to this day. I remember that since I was a high school student, Representative Kaburagi showed his leadership and business acumen by organizing live concerts with bands from various high schools and selling tickets to the concerts to the members he gathered at a blind date (at a coffee shop).
As a friend, I cannot help but have respect for Mr. Kaburagi, who became a certified public accountant, saw the potential of the Vietnamese market, which had not yet received as much public attention as it does today, gathered a great group of people, and launched I-GLOCAL, which has grown steadily over the past 20 years.
As an officer of a regional financial institution myself, I would like to continue to strengthen our customer support in Vietnam from the perspective of supporting the growth of local companies.
I would like to ask I-GLOCAL for your continued cooperation and support, and sincerely hope that Representative Kaburagi and I-GLOCAL will achieve further development as powerfully as his base sound at that time.

Thunder Dragon General Director Mr. Cao Hoang Vuong

Established in June 2022, the firm provides support in the areas of accounting, tax and business administration so that clients can focus their resources on their core business.

HAPPY 20th BIRTHDAY TO I-GLOCAL!
Throughout my 15 years working at I-Glocal, I have been imparted with a great deal of knowledge and experience in my job, as well as provided with many opportunities to enrich my life experiences.
During this time, I have witnessed the remarkable growth and transformation of I-Glocal, from a small company to a leading Japanese consulting corporation in Vietnam.
I believe that I-Glocal will continue to thrive in the coming years! I will always follow along and wish you the best.
Once again, congratulations!

ACECOOK VIETNAM Chairman of the Board Mr. Junichi Kajiwara

Hao Hao” instant noodles became a huge hit, and the company has become the number one instant noodle manufacturer in Vietnam.

It is my pleasure to congratulate you on the 20th anniversary of your establishment.
We are sincerely grateful for the guidance and support we have received from your company over the years, which has been instrumental in supporting our growth, in line with your motto “Your Growth is Our Growth”.
We are convinced that Vietnam will continue to be a vibrant market with future growth potential, and we are very attracted by the opportunities that exist, both tangible and latent.
We will continue to promote activities to improve the food culture in Vietnam, and we will certainly need I-GLOCAL's help to make this happen.
I wish your company continued development toward its 30th and 50th anniversaries, and I wish you, Mr. Kaburagi, Mr. Jitsuhara, and everyone else good health and success in your future endeavors.

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Medical Corporation Kojinkai / Itakura Hospital / Chairman of the Board Mr. Takahiro Kajiwara

He is the chairman of the board of directors of Kojinkai Medical Corporation, which operates a wide range of medical and welfare services, including Itakura Hospital and Lotus Care Center, a long-term care insurance facility for the elderly.
He is also a cousin of I-GLOCAL Group President Yusuke Kaburagi.

I am Kajiwara, a cousin of Representative Kaburagi of the I-GLOCAL Group. Representative Kaburagi and I have spent a lot of time together since I was a child, studying and traveling together, and he is like an older brother to me.
He is a very cool person. He was able to play Chopin a month right after he was interested in piano. At first glance, he seems to be a genius who can do anything quickly, but behind the scenes he makes solid efforts, and the fact that he doesn't show it too often is also a smart move. He will always be my goal.
I believe that it is very challenging to start anything new from the start in Vietnam. I think it was his usual foresight and overwhelming enthusiasm that broke through the stress of isolation and led him to his current success. However, it would have been difficult for Representative Kaburagi alone to weave the I-GLOCAL Group's 20 years of history together as a powerful path builder. I believe it was the calm judgment and coordination of his partner, Mr. Jitsuhara, as well as the efforts of the management and staff members who are active in various fields.
I wish I-GLOCAL's further development as it grows in Vietnam and realizes a landscape that we have not yet seen. I look forward to continuing to work with you both publicly and privately as the “Yusuke-chan” that I have longed for.

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Daito Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Chairman Mr. Yu Kajiwara

He is the chairman of a long-established pharmaceutical company founded in 1949. He has a track record of concluding a scientific and technological research contract with the Vietnam Academy of Traditional Medicine, and is also the benefactor who inspired I-GLOCAL Group President Yusuke Kaburagi to go to Vietnam.

I-GLOCAL founder Yusuke Kaburagi is my nephew and I have watched him grow up since he was a child.
In the past, I was concerned about Japan's super-aging and declining population, and turned my attention to the potential of ASEAN. Vietnam was one of the countries that caught my attention. Vietnam is geopolitically located at the center of ASEAN, and considering Vietnam's Buddhism, Confucianism, and the diligence of the Vietnamese people, I thought there was still room for economic development in Vietnam, and began visiting the country.
When President Yusuke Kaburagi was a student at Keio University, I accompanied him as secretary on my fourth visit to Vietnam. In Hanoi, we had discussions with students from the University of Hanoi, visited Bach Mai Hospital, and toured Japanese companies in Ho Chi Minh City. Having visited Vietnam several times since his student days, President Yusuke developed an affinity for the country. After becoming a certified public accountant, he worked for an American accounting firm in Ho Chi Minh City and established his own accounting firm (now I-GLOCAL). Having had no small amount of involvement with I-GLOCAL, I was very pleased when the firm celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023.
I am sure that President Kaburagi has been supported by many friends and supporters to this day. I sincerely hope that you will all continue to support Yusuke Kaburagi in the future.

Managing Partner, Denco Law Firm Mr. Nguyen Thanh Long

A law firm based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City that provides a wide range of support for foreign capital throughout Vietnam.

Dear Valued Partner,
Warmest congratulations from Denco Law Firm on the impressive milestone of I-GLOCAL’s 20th anniversary!
It has been our profound privilege to stand as I-GLOCAL’s close partner since your early days. Amidst challenges and hardships, I-GLOCAL, with your unwavering dedication, innovation, and client-focused excellence, has always been a source of valuable encouragement and support to us throughout the past two decades.
In our collaborative venture in assisting clients, we have not only learnt many things from I-GLOCAL but also enjoyed the strength of our partnership. It is the invaluable strategic insights and great supports from your team have served as a compass, inspiring us to overcome all challenges.
On the occasion of this anniversary, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude from Denco Law Firm to the entire team at I-GLOCAL. We sincerely wish I-GLOCAL continued success and prosperity in the future.
We are more than honored to continue this remarkable journey alongside I-GLOCAL.
Sincerely,

CEO, HRnavi Mr. Nguyen Dinh Phuc

The company operates a human resources business in Vietnam, including placement and recruiting services.
In addition to recruiting, the company also focuses on human resource development for both Vietnamese and Japanese

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary. When I joined the company, there were only about 20 people, but in less than 20 years, it has grown into a large company with more than 200 employees and is well known by many Japanese companies. I am very proud to have been involved in the growth of this company for four years. I am also very proud that I was involved in the growth of this company for four years. When I see my subordinates running the company more successfully than I did after I left, I realize that I made the right decision not to get in their way.
I believe that I-GLOCAL has been able to demonstrate its corporate culture of high-quality asset formation based on the idea of “leaving a living proof” by its founder, Mr. Kaburagi. I look forward to seeing I-GLOCAL live even greater “living proof” in the future. In closing, I would like to congratulate you and wish for the further development of the company.

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ISN Vietnamhousing.vn Representative Director and CEO Mr. Nguyen Ha Hung

Provides real estate leasing and sales brokerage services in Hanoi, Hai Phong, and Ho Chi Minh City. The company's strength lies in its abundant property information and courteous Japanese-language services.

We have been in contact with your company for about 15 years since the inception of our company. We would like to express our gratitude for the great support you have given us over the years. We commend you for your longstanding contribution to the expansion of Japanese companies in Vietnam and wish you continued growth and success in the future.

Viet Dragon Securities Corporation Chairman Mr. Nguyen Mien Tuan

It is one of the leading securities firms in Vietnam, offering a wide variety of services to individual and institutional investors.

On behalf of Viet Dragon Securities Corporation (“VDS”), I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to I-Glocal for achieving a 20 glorious year of success in Vietnam, and Indochina-markets.
For the very first meeting, I have been very impressed with the strategic vision and strong commitment of Kaburagi-san, Jitsuhara-san, Trung-san in Vietnam market, and also the dedication to present Vietnam’s thriving and huge potential market to Japanese investors.
Throughout all the transactions of VDS and I-Glocal have been working together, I firmly believe in the success of I-Glocal and awaiting for many next milestones to be achieved of the firm, together with your mission, a very excellent and diligent team, with the strong knowledge of global standards, and exercise sharply and understand deeply in Vietnam’s market.
We wish I-Glocal will continue to reap new successes, continuing with the very precious mission “Become the foundation of our customer’s development”, as well as bridging all the potential of Vietnam’s market to Japanese corporations and investors.

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Representative Attorney at Law, CastGlobal Law Vietnam Mr. Takuto Kudo

The Vietnam office of Cast Global, a law firm. The firm supports a large number of clients by utilizing the knowledge it has accumulated over the past 10 years.

It was 10 years ago when I first met Yusuke Kaburagi and Takayuki Jitsuhara of I-GLOCAL and I have been working with everyone since then. I have the utmost respect for the fact that I-GLOCAL has been active in Vietnam for twice that length of time and has built up trust with clients and within the company.
I often work with I-GLOCAL as an attorney and provide legal services for the same projects and clients. In this context, I continue to feel respect not only for the elite few Japanese, but also for Trung-san, Ut-san, and other Vietnamese managers who take their clients' work seriously and exceed their expectations, regardless of language or culture. I also feel that this attitude and a corporate culture that emphasizes simplicity, openness, and speed have permeated the new employees who join the company by the dozens every year. I feel more fortunate than anything else in Vietnam to have the most helpful professional company next to me, even if it is on a different specialty.
Vietnam is going to continue to grow, and I believe I-GLOCAL will be able to capture that growth and become even bigger. I will do my best to give back as much as I can, and I hope to watch I-GLOCAL's growth closely in the next 10 to 20 years!

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freecracy President and CEO Mr. Kazuki Kunimoto

With the aim of changing the analog HR industry with technology, he has established the Hiring Tech business in Southeast Asia, DX Studio business, and ATS/HRIS SaaS business.

As an individual, I first came to Vietnam in 2012, and it has already been 12 years since then. From this experience, I believe that the establishment of a company in Vietnam 20 years ago, which became an infrastructure for Japanese companies to expand their business in the country, was very significant for Japanese companies to expand their business overseas.
I think it is wonderful that I-GLOCAL continues to be in Vietnam as one of the most trusted accounting firms and provide excellent services.
Personally, I met Mr. Jitsuhara soon after I came to Vietnam, and since then he has supported me in various aspects both publicly and privately. Freecracy is a startup in the HRTech field with offices in Japan and Vietnam, and we have been able to continue to grow thanks to the tremendous support we have received in a variety of areas, including fundraising, accounting, and legal matters.
I-GLOCAL does not have people who just want to be stationed in Vietnam. Everyone has a strong sense of responsibility and is very knowledgeable about the Vietnamese market in their personal lives. I look forward to working with them again in the future.

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P.C.P. Representative Director Mr. Shinichiro Kuwamoto

Realizing from his own experience that recruitment agents do not understand CPAs, he founded PCP Inc. He also operates websites such as “会計士の履歴書(Accountant's Resume)” (https://kaikeishinorirekisho.com/).

I still vividly remember Mr. Kaburagi telling me, “The secret of success is overwhelming passion and speed”. I feel that these words are reflected in everything I-GLOCAL has accomplished over the past 20 years.
I have been deeply impressed and greatly inspired by your industry-leading attitude and innovative approach. I sincerely wish you continued success and further progress in the future.

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Accenture Ms. Katie He

She works for Accenture, which offers services and solutions in five areas: Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song.

Mr. Kaburagi is a friend and a senior in my life. In interacting with Mr. Kaburagi, I not only had a good time, but also learned many important life lessons.
Mr. Kaburagi is my role model, and because of his influence, I have now started studying to become a U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA). I have great respect for Mr. Kaburagi's decision to go to Vietnam and found the first Japanese-affiliated accounting firm in Vietnam. Thanks to his strong presence, I have a strong desire to become a person who can contribute more to society through various experiences and encounters in the future.
I wish I-GLOCAL continued growth and success in the future. Cam On!

Representative of Starsia Mr. Taisei Kou

An accounting firm that supports business exchanges between Japan and Korea, with offices in Tokyo, Kobe, and Seoul.
President Taisei Kou and I-GLOCAL's Kaburagi are alumni from Kaisei Junior High School to their former days at KPMG AZSA & Co.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your establishment. After I completed my second CPA exam, I was asked, “Would you like to go to Vietnam with me?” I was surprised when he asked me, “Why Vietnam?” I was surprised. I thought, “Why Vietnam?". Kaburagi must have been so interested in Vietnam back then.
Since then, he has been focusing solely on Vietnam, and at a young age, he became a representative in Vietnam for an auditing firm and the first Japanese to become a certified public accountant in Vietnam. And not long after, when he thought he had become independent, he grew the firm into one of the largest accounting firms in Vietnam. Regarding this 20th anniversary, I am truly happy as a friend and colleague because I know the hardships and struggles of that growth milestone. I am also impressed and inspired by the unparalleled success of the firm in overcoming difficulties and achieving overwhelming growth.
Starsia, of which I am the president, is developing an accounting consulting business with Korea as its market and will celebrate its 17th anniversary in 2024. Since its inception, we have always followed I-GLOCAL's back and kept thinking to ourselves, “We are going to be like I-GLOCAL in Korea. Perhaps that sense of competition has been the driving force that has brought us this far.
As an aside, the name of our company, “Starsia,” comes from a phrase Kaburagi-san and I were drinking together when he said, “We are going to be the star of Asia! We are going to be the star of Asia! Let's continue to work together to become the “Star of Asia”.

Thunder Dragon co-founder Mrs. Ngo Hong Nhung

The firm helps clients focus their resources on their core business,
Established in June 2022.

Warmest congratulations on reaching the remarkable milestone of the 20th anniversary!
Having had the privilege of being a part of the I-GLOCAL family for 12 rewarding years, I am filled with gratitude for the invaluable experiences and knowledge I gained during my time there.
As I-GLOCAL celebrates this 20th anniversary, I am reminded of the countless challenges overcome, and milestones reached. The dedication, expertise, and unwavering pursuit of innovation that I witnessed within the company have undoubtedly contributed to I-GLOCAL’s impressive achievement. This journey demonstrates the hard work and resilience of every team member who has contributed to the company's growth and success.
Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement. Happy 20th anniversary to the entire I-GLOCAL family!
May I-GLOCAL continue to shine and thrive in the years to come!!!
Warm regards,

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Director, General Manager of Human Resources Department Mr. Yasushi Saito

The company is developing diverse businesses related to renewable energy with the aim of realizing a sustainable society.
It is also promoting biomass power generation and other projects in Vietnam.

I-GLOCAL continues to provide high-quality, locally based knowledge and I-GLOCAL continues to provide fruitful advice Under the leadership of the president, who is both firm and sensitive I hope that I-GLOCAL will continue to grow and develop in good health under the leadership of its president, who is both firm and sensitive.
We will do our best so that we can dream together in Vietnam.
Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!

PREVENT New Business Department Mr. Kazuki Jitsuhara

The company has been involved in medical data analysis and projects to support the prevention of serious lifestyle-related diseases.He has experience in returning to society after tongue cancer.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
I have been a member of I-GLOCAL's Tokyo office for 6 years from 2016 to 2022 and have helped many clients to expand their business in Vietnam. I have experienced firsthand the development of Vietnam and have grown as a consultant myself.
Before joining I-GLOCAL, I worked for a non-life insurance company and was in a different industry. I am still proud of the fact that I was able to become a U.S. Certified Public Accountant while working for I-GLOCAL and continuing to study for my certification. Looking back, I think that the young employees at I-GLOCAL Vietnam were all full of enthusiasm for personal growth, and the thought that “I can't lose to them” was the driving force for me to obtain my certification.
I am confident that I-GLOCAL Vietnam will continue to develop over the next 10 to 20 years, surrounded by employees with youth, vitality, and a sense of humor, as well as over 1,000 wonderful clients. I will continue to support you!

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Former I-GLOCAL Intern Ms. Mizuki Shimosaka

As an I-GLOCAL intern, she experienced a variety of work duties while a student at Keio University. She is currently working for medical equipment manufacturer.

I interned at I-GLOCAL's Tokyo office for three years starting from my sophomore year of college. I started my internship by chance, but I was encouraged by the employees and the company culture that allowed me to challenge what I wanted to do, and I was able to experience many things that I could not have imagined before I started my internship. I will continue to strive to be a “bridge between Japan and the rest of the world,” which has been my goal since I was a student, and I will use my experience at I-GLOCAL as a source of inspiration. Once again, congratulations on your achievement.

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MYDO (Shanghai) Management Consulting Co., Ltd. Chairman Mr. Tomoyuki Suganuma Director Ms. Yilin Xu

The company provides consulting services in Shanghai, China, including accounting taxation, personnel and labor affairs, and administrative procedure representation.

I think it was around 2009 when I first met Mr. Kaburagi.
When Mr. Kaburagi first told me about the company name “I-GLOCAL” and its origin, I thought it was a really good name that reflected his thoughts. I also shared a lot of the spirit of “Think globally, act locally!” and we have adopted this spirit in China.
I was convinced that I-GLOCAL would succeed because Mr. Kaburagi had the ability to attract people, had a sharp mind, and was strongly implementing his vision of what kind of company he wanted to be. I also believe that I-GLOCAL staff members are happy to be working with Kaburagi-san, who has a large caliber, sensitive, and meticulous mind.
I hope that the next generation will continue to build on the excellent organizational culture that Mr. Kaburagi has created to make I-GLOCAL even more interesting! Please continue to entertain us with your “aha” ideas!

Representative of Sakura General Office Group Mr. Shigeru Sugimoto

A comprehensive consulting group led by CPAs, US CPAs, tax accountants, and real estate appraisers.It is also a member firm of Crowe Global, an international accounting network

CPAs tend to be conservative in their profession, but Mr. Kaburagi has a pioneering spirit and is a strong businessperson. That is why he became the first Japanese CPA in Vietnam, and that is why I-GLOCAL has grown so much. This is exactly the educational philosophy of our former school, Kaisei Gakuen, “Kaimon Seimu”.
The name of Kaburagi-san and I-GLOCAL is so well known globally that when people think of business in Vietnam, they think of Kaburagi-san and I-GLOCAL, and the company for which I serve on the board of directors is also a local partner. The practical skills that have continued to be brushed up over the years are very reliable and appreciated.
The traditions that I-GLOCAL has cultivated over the past 20 years will not be developed in a day, and the services that will be created based on these traditions will be sophisticated and indispensable for the development of both Japan and Vietnam. I hope that you will continue to refine its value over the next 10 to 20 years.

President and Representative Director The Shoko Chukin Bank Mr. Masahiro Sekine

A government-affiliated financial institution jointly funded by the government and private organizations to provide loans to small and medium-sized enterprises.
It also has a representative office in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your establishment. Looking back, Mr. Yusuke Kaburagi, the president of I-GLOCAL, is also a junior at Kaisei High School, and he has been teaching me about the attractiveness of Vietnamese business for a long time. I have always been excited by the possibilities of Vietnam, and I cannot help but admire the fact that both Vietnam and I-GLOCAL have made excellent progress over the past 20 years and continue to grow steadily.
Shoko Chukin has also recognized the potential of Vietnam and opened its fifth overseas representative office in the capital, Hanoi, in October 2023. We will make the most of the potential of Vietnam, with its young average age, marketability, and vitality, to “support the future of business and make Japan more resilient to change. We are committed to fulfilling our mission “to support the future of business and to make Japan more resilient to change. I would like to achieve the Bank's mission of “supporting the future of business and making Japan more resilient to change”. To this end, we will build an even stronger cooperative relationship with I-GLOCAL and do our utmost to support companies that are looking to expand into Vietnam, as well as those that are currently developing business in Vietnam.

SDS CONSULTING Founder Mrs. TA HUONG LY

The firm acts as a bridge between Japanese companies and local Vietnamese companies, providing a point of contact between Japan and Vietnam and follow-up on transactions.

Congratulations to I-GLOCAL on your 20th anniversary.
I joined I-GLOCAL on July 1, 2007, and currently serve as an advisor to I-GLOCAL and run my own consulting firm.
Between the time I joined I-GLOCAL and today, I have experienced marriage, childbirth, and independence, each time with the physical and emotional support of I-GLOCAL. I have grown so much thanks to my colleagues at I-GLOCAL, our clients, Mr. Kaburagi, and the I-GLOCAL organization. I am always grateful from the bottom of my heart.
We will continue to support the Vietnamese people and Japanese companies in Vietnam, and we hope to see further growth as we celebrate our 30th, 40th, and 50th anniversaries.

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Nakata Yukiyasu Accounting and Taxation Office Director Mr. Yukiyasu Nakata

An accounting and tax firm providing tax services with a focus on international taxation. In addition to tax services for Japanese offices of foreign companies, etc., the firm also provides Japanese tax services for Japanese companies which have overseas offices.

I first met Mr. Kaburagi when I joined AZSA LLC (Currently KPMG AZSA LLC) as a colleague in 1996. Since then, he has been enthusiastically saying, “Vietnam is the future!" He talked about Vietnam at every opportunity. However, at that time, not many Japanese companies were expanding overseas, and in fact, many foreign companies were investing in Japan. To be honest, I think that at the time, everyone was wondering, “What is this guy talking about?" Looking back, it is clear that Mr. Kaburagi's vision was correct, and I am astonished at how far ahead of the curve he was back then.
The other day, I visited I-GLOCAL's Ho Chi Minh City office for the first time. It was very exciting to see so many staff working in the spacious and clean office. I would like to devote myself to catching up with I-GLOCAL. Please continue to be our role-model!

Representative of Nihon Creas Tax Corporation Group Mr. Toru Nakamura

As a comprehensive accounting firm, it offers a wide range of services including accounting, taxation, personnel and labor affairs, payroll calculation, labor consultation, M&A, and business succession.

Congratulations to Mr. Kaburagi and everyone at I-GLOCAL on your 20th anniversary!
I truly admire Mr. Kaburagi and everyone at I-GLOCAL for overcoming many challenges and continuing to grow.
I am impressed by Mr. Kaburagi's great foresight, his ability to execute, breakthrough, and conceptualize, as well as the fruit of your passion and perseverance for Vietnam.
We will continue to grow together, with our company, Nippon Creas Tax Corporation Group, in Japan and I-GLOCAL in Southeast Asia.
Please accept my best regards. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!

Crowe Vietnam　Managing Director Mr. Nam Nguyen Crowe Vietnam　Managing Partner Mr. Vu Lam

Crowe Vietnam is a leading Vietnamese semi-audit firm providing accounting, auditing and other advisory services.
It is also a member firm of Crowe Global, an international accounting network.

We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable 20th anniversary of I-Glocal! As a partner for 15 years, we at Crowe Vietnam are immensely proud of the journey we have shared together.
Our collaboration has not always been a smooth ride, but through it all, the respect and mutual support we have for each other have been the cornerstones of our enduring partnership. We are deeply grateful for the way I-Glocal and partners of I-Glocal have consistently treated us with fairness and offered invaluable support throughout our time working together.
Together, we have achieved incredible milestones and grown significantly. Your dedication and commitment have been instrumental in our success, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. We look forward to many more years of fruitful collaboration and shared success.

Representative, Deputy Representative and
Secretary General of the Executive Committee of VICA (Vietnam Institute of Certified Accountants) Mrs. Ha Thi Tuong Vy

An organization that works to improve the level of certified public accountants and their work in Vietnam. It is also active in making recommendations on accounting matters.

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Vietnamese Institute of Certified Accountants (VICA), I would like to congratulate I-GLOCAL on its 20th anniversary.
Your company's 20 years of efforts in providing systematic support for accounting and taxation services and establishing economic and financial information systems have contributed to the governance and competitiveness of enterprises, the reliability and transparency of Vietnam's economic and financial information, as well as the development of the accounting services market.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of your Board of Directors and staff over the past 20 years, your company has become one of the leaders in the accounting industry in Vietnam in terms of customer confidence, service, and performance.
I-GLOCAL gives the impression that you have many sharp suggestions regarding drafting legal documents, developing financial accounting policies, and providing accounting services. As a result, your company has been one of our member companies over the years and has contributed a great deal to VICA's activities.
The VICA Executive Committee appreciates your company's performance and looks forward to your continued growth and expansion to become an industry leader in terms of profits and quality of service. We wish the Board of Directors and all employees of your company good health and happiness.

AGS Group Representative Mr. Yoshihide Hirowatari

We provide corporate management services, business succession support, corporate turnaround support, IPO consulting, M&A support, and international operations support on a global basis.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the establishment of our group.
In Vietnam, where the accounting system was in its infancy, Mr. Kaburagi was the first Japanese to become a certified public accountant in the country. It is wonderful to see that you have not only obtained a CPA license in Vietnam but have also started your own business and achieved such a high level of growth.
I first met I-GLOCAL around 2007, when AGS launched its overseas strategy. From that time on, I-GLOCAL was the only choice when it came to Vietnam. I-GLOCAL has worked with us on many projects since then. I-GLOCAL has been an overwhelmingly reliable partner for AGS to such an extent that we cannot imagine our service development in Vietnam without them.
I have fond memories of discussing the industry with Mr. Kaburagi.
Let's cherish this bond and continue to make great strides with each other.

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STARTS International Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Branch Manager Mr. Katsuhiko Hoshi

Real estate brokerage company for Japanese companies. The company offers residential brokerage, office brokerage, and sublease business.
In February 2024, the company will open its own COCORO serviced office in Ho Chi Minh City to further support the expansion of Japanese companies into the area.

I-GLOCAL has introduced us to a number of projects in the past. In addition, I have consulted with a variety of clients on real estate-related matters, and Mr. Jitsuhara and Mr. Trung of I-GLOCAL are the first people who come to my mind when I am facing special or complicated cases. They are truly reliable business partners. I hope we can continue to work together to build a bridge between Japan and Vietnam.

Tsuji-Hongo Group Chairman Mr. Yoshihiro Hongo

Chairman of the largest group of tax accountants in Japan.
He leads a total staff of more than 2,000 people and provides services both domestically and internationally.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
It must be around 2010. I vividly remember the first time I visited I-GLOCAL in Ho Chi Minh City. It was still a small company at the time, but it was very energetic and I sensed a great future for it.
Both Mr. Kaburagi and Mr. Jitsuhara were young at the time, and I could see the future in their strong drinking spirits, but I knew they had done it! It is amazing that a Japanese person can establish such a large accounting firm overseas.
Vietnam is a great country. Vietnam is a good country, growing rapidly, and is a perfect match for Japan.
I-GLOCAL is just a passing point. I look forward to your further progress.

RSM Shiodome Partners
Group CEO Mr. Kengo Maekawa

Provides one-stop consulting and outsourcing services related to accounting taxation, human resource management, and legal affairs.
Japanese member firm of RSM International, the world's sixth largest international network.

Mr. Kaburagi, congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
It is with heartfelt congratulations and respect that I congratulate I-GLOCAL on its 20th anniversary.
Since I first met Mr. Kaburagi in Ho Chi Minh City about 14 or 15 years ago in connection with the operations of our Vietnam subsidiary, I have seen I-GLOCAL grow tremendously. There is no doubt that Mr. Kaburagi's outstanding leadership and unwavering vision were behind its success. The presence of Japanese CPAs active overseas had a great influence on me when I was young.
Time has passed, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to interact with him in this way, I hope to continue to receive guidance from him as a senior manager. Looking to the future, I sincerely hope that I-GLOCAL will continue to achieve sustained growth and success and that it will continue to influence even more companies and individuals.
I would like to congratulate you once again on this memorable milestone. I wish you even more success and may the next 10 or 20 years of I-GLOCAL be even better.

Morinaga Milk Industry Overseas Business Division
Former I-GLOCAL Intern Mr. Minoru Maeda

As a Japanese dairy products manufacturer, the company is engaged in the production and sale of beverages and yogurt, and import and sale of prepared milk powder products in Vietnam.

Congratulations on your 20th anniversary.
Mr. Kaburagi is a senior at Kaisei Gakuen and Keio University. I feel respect and sympathy for him in that he has been very successful after failing out of Kaisei. I sincerely wish I-GLOCAL's further development.

Value Create Partner Mr. Masahiro Mitomi

With the theme of corporate value creation, the company operates a management consulting business, education and training business, production business, and investment business.

Congratulations to Mr. Kaburagi and everyone at I-GLOCAL on your 20th anniversary!
I believe that Mr. Kaburagi's desire to establish I-GLOCAL in the fast-growing country of Vietnam, where he had a connection with Vietnam at the dawn of Japanese companies entering the Vietnamese market, and the people who shared this desire, have made the past 20 years of I-GLOCAL's history a great success. I believe that I-GLOCAL is now an indispensable part of the Vietnamese economy and of Japanese companies that have advanced into Vietnam. I hope that you will continue to be active in the future, keeping in mind your founding thoughts and looking ahead to the next 20 years. We are rooting for you!

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TAGGER President/Founder Mr. Hiroshi Miyamoto

In addition to managing copyrights for “Doraemon” and other anime and manga characters in Vietnam, the company is involved in character-related events, merchandising, film distribution, video distribution, and localization.

My encounter with I-GLOCAL began in 2016 when I met Mr. Jitsuhara.I had established TAGGER in 2013 with the desire to “create unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime” and was developing a character branding business in Vietnam with the hope of bringing smiles to children's faces through characters. When we explained our business and told them of our desire, Mr. Jitsuhara, who listened to us for about an hour, said, “Let us support you so that your desire will continue for Vietnam". This is where the history of I-GLOCAL and TAGGER began.
Among I-GLOCAL's clients, we were the first privately owned company that was involved in a special character business, but they believed in the potential of the entertainment business in Vietnam and in our ideas. Since then, they have walked alongside us through the years. Thanks to I-GLOCAL's support, TAGGER, which began as an individual project, has now celebrated its 10th anniversary and has become a business that provide services about film distribution, product manufacturing, licensing, and event promotion, and has gained the achievement of having the highest-grossing animated film of all time in Vietnam. I believe that it is thanks to I-GLOCAL's support that Japanese characters have come to be loved so much. I hope we can continue to work together to bring smiles to the people of Vietnam.

President, Yu Home Clinic Mr. Shinsuke Muto

A clinic specializing in “home-visit treatment” that provides regular and continuous medical management and transitional care with the aim of “creating a society with hope.

Kaburagi-san, the president of I-GLOCAL, and I were classmates at Kaisei Gakuen. I later became a doctor and opened a medical corporation. Then I learned how difficult it is to start a business and grow a company. I realized that an entrepreneur must have boldness, foresight, resilience, and above all, human charm.
I had heard through the grapevine that Kaburagi-san had started a business in Vietnam. When I visited Vietnam on business and asked to drop by his office, he graciously accepted my desirement to visit. The staff I met there were all energetic, and motivated, and most of all, they loved the company.
At that moment, I thought Kaburagi-san was amazing for having created such an organization. He had what entrepreneurs need, something you can't learn in school. Since then, I-GLOCAL has expanded even further. As an entrepreneur of my generation and a classmate of Kaisei, I am rooting for him. I wonder what he will do next.

CEO, Capichi Việt Nam Mr. Taiki Mori

Since 2019, Capichi has been operating a food delivery service in Vietnam.
It is supported by gourmets living in Vietnam.

I genuinely respect the fact that you have been running a company in Vietnam for 20 years, helping many companies and growing them. We will do our best to become a company that is loved in Vietnam like I-GLOCAL and contribute to the development of Vietnam. And I look forward to working with I-GLOCAL to expand our services from Vietnam to the world. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary!

Representative Partner, Trident Lawyer Corporation Mr. Kiyotake Yokohari

As a law firm composed solely of attorneys and certified public accountants, we support many clients.
Mr. Yokohari served as a member of the preliminary examination committee for the 2023 bar examination.

Congratulations to I-GLOCAL on your 20th anniversary. I marvel at the fact that you have continued to grow and strengthen your clientele and staff over the past 20 years, and I feel compelled to do my part to keep up the good work. I am particularly impressed by the fact that you went to Vietnam, a foreign country, 20 years ago and continued to pioneer the business as a pioneer.
I sincerely look forward to your future activities.

TAIYO INK CO. Mr. Luong Ngoc Hung

TAIYO HOLDINGS' first production base in Southeast Asia, supplying products to ASEAN and China.

I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on the 20th anniversary of your company.
In 2009, I had the opportunity to study at your firm and met the founder, Mr. Kaburagi. I still remember vividly his strong desire to “raise the accounting base in Vietnam.”
I believe that the 20th anniversary is just a passing point. Mr. Kaburagi's words, “If we are going to build a company, let's build a company that will last at least 100 years,” will surely be realized under excellent leadership, the right path, and highly knowledgeable core members.
As an alumnus of the company, I would like to express my respect for your company's achievements to date and wish for its further development and prosperity in the future.

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Ms. Le Thuy Vinh

She has worked at I-GLOCAL's Hanoi branch for more than 10 years. She was one of the founding members of the
Transfer pricing department and also served as General Manager.

Dear my beloved I-Glocal Team,
Congratulations on reaching the amazing milestone of 20 years of establishment! This achievement is a precious award for your dedication and commitment to excellence. As a former member of the I-Glocal family, I am filled with pride seeing how far the company has come since its inception.
Over the last 20 years, I-Glocal has established itself as a leader in the industry. Your hard work, passion, and collaborative spirit have played a significant role in shaping the company's journey and impact.
Reflecting on my time at I-Glocal, I am grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and friendships that I gained. The supportive environment and emphasis on growth have left a lasting impression on me.
As you celebrate this remarkable milestone, I want to extend my warmest wishes to the Company and team members for continued success and prosperity in the years ahead. May this anniversary be a moment of reflection, celebration, and inspiration for future endeavors.
Congratulations once again on this remarkable achievement!
Warm regards,
Vinh LE

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KMC Consulting Company Limited Partner/Business Development Director Ms. Le Mac Thuy Vy

She provides accounting, tax, and corporate consulting services to foreign-invested enterprises (FDI), especially Japanese companies doing business or planning to do business in Vietnam.

In 2005, I was proud to be one of the first employees to join I-GLOCAL's predecessor company founded by Mr. Kaburagi. As an employee who was still inexperienced, I have grown over time under the guidance of Mr. Kaburagi and his senior staff, and now I am on a new path in my own career. I have never forgotten the gratitude and respect I have for Mr. Kaburagi's guidance, and I am and will always be deeply grateful to him. In this debt of gratitude, I hope to provide as much support as I can to my colleagues, friends, and junior colleagues, and to build a workplace community that will help them grow more professionally.

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Incorporated Association ASEAN Dental Network President Mr. Masahiko Wakumoto

With the aim of improving the level of dental care in ASEAN, the company invites local dentists and dental care professionals to Japan for training and exchange, and dispatches Japanese dentists and dental care professionals to the region.

In September 2012, I met Mr. Kaburagi and Mr. Jitsuhara at a management study session, and we have had a good relationship up to the present. Then, when I visited Ho Chi Minh City in November of the same year, I was introduced to Mr. Trung of your company, and we are still working together as good partners to educate Vietnamese dentists. I am truly grateful for the wonderful relationship we have had. I will continue to make every effort to improve the level of dental care in Vietnam and other ASEAN countries, and I look forward to working with you in the future.

President and Representative Director, Matsui Securities Co. Mr. Akira Warita

One of the leading Internet brokerage firms. Matsui Securities has been in business for over 100 years, and in 2020 he will be the first person other than the founding family to assume the position of president. He is currently implementing the rebranding of the company and promoting “from savings to investment” for individuals.

Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of I-GLOCAL establishment.
I met President Kaburagi-kun in the 6th grade at a cram school for junior high school entrance exams, and we were classmates in junior high and high school (Kaisei Gakuen). I remember being overwhelmed by his communication skills, which I did not expect from someone of his generation. He was different from ordinary people, so when I heard from a classmate that he had started a company in Vietnam and that the company had become one of the leading accounting firms in Vietnam, all I could think was, “Of course, that Kabura-chan! was all I could think.
Everyone now recognizes that Vietnam is a market with a decent size economy and high growth potential among Asian countries. However, when he started his company in Vietnam 20 years ago, even in the securities industry, which loves to buy companies from the blue-chip market, the perception of Vietnam was “one of the VISTA countries coming after BRICS? The subsequent collapse of Lehman Brothers blew such words out of the water. In such an environment, I believe that I-GLOCAL's commitment to Vietnam and its continued growth is due to its firm vision for the future and its constant evolution toward that vision.
There is a saying in the market, “The road behind the man's path is a mountain of flowers. It means that to profit in the stock market, you have to do the opposite of what others do. I believe that I-GLOCAL has truly lived up to this maxim.
I sincerely hope that I-GLOCAL will continue to lead the industry and further develop I-GLOCAL in the next 20 years.

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