A courtesy call by Soramitsu CBDC Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
2026/4/8
Digital Transformation for Solomon’s Economy! Future with CBDC
On 8th April, Representatives from Soramitsu CBDC Co., Ltd. (“Soramitsu”), a Japanese firm at the forefront of innovative technology, and Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. paid a courtesy call on Ambassador HIGUCHI. In collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Soramitsu is fully committed to the introduction and promotion of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Solomon Islands.
Soramitsu is deploying digital payment and remittance systems powered by cutting-edge blockchain technology. For a future where safe and easy payments and transfers are possible with just a smartphone, a pilot project is scheduled to launch soon.
PALM10: Turning the Japan-Solomon Islands Promise into Reality
At the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) held in 2024, Japan pledged to strengthen cooperation in "financial infrastructure" with its partner nations, including the Solomon Islands.
This initiative is a concrete embodiment of that commitment. Through the development of CBDC and savings bond systems, Japan remains dedicated to supporting a resilient, modern, and convenient financial ecosystem for the people of Solomon Islands.
Soramitsu is deploying digital payment and remittance systems powered by cutting-edge blockchain technology. For a future where safe and easy payments and transfers are possible with just a smartphone, a pilot project is scheduled to launch soon.
PALM10: Turning the Japan-Solomon Islands Promise into Reality
At the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) held in 2024, Japan pledged to strengthen cooperation in "financial infrastructure" with its partner nations, including the Solomon Islands.
This initiative is a concrete embodiment of that commitment. Through the development of CBDC and savings bond systems, Japan remains dedicated to supporting a resilient, modern, and convenient financial ecosystem for the people of Solomon Islands.