Tokyo Industry Exhibition 2010 Exclusive Asia Booth

Dates:

November 10 (Wed.) – November 12 (Fri.), 2010

Hours:

10:00 am-5:00 pm

Venue:

Tokyo Big Sight, East Halls 2 and 3
http://www.bigsight.jp/english/

Organizers:

Tokyo Industry Exhibition 2010 Executive Committee
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Federation of Tokyo Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Tokyo Metropolitan Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry, Tokyo Metropolitan Federation of Small Business Associations, Tokyo Big Sight Inc., Tokyo Metropolitan Small Business Center, and Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute

Fee:

Free of charge
*Preregister and skip the admission hassle. See here for preregistration.

Official website:

http://www.sangyo-koryuten.jp/en/

Exhibition of Asian companies!

Companies from across Asia, including Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, will be presenting booths exhibiting their industrial goods and technologies. Government agencies of participating countries devoted to attracting overseas enterprises and consultants will be hosting business consultation booths to advise companies about advancing into the Asian market. It is an exciting and rewarding chance for small- and medium-sized companies considering expanding and exploring new markets in Asia. By all means, please stop by!

List of exhibitors

Registration for business consultation concerning expanding into the Asian market – Now accepting applications!

“We want to expand our sales channels into Asia, but what do we need to do first?” “We are confident in our in-house products, but which countries should we target?” “What do we need to do in order to establish our factories overseas?” Government representatives from participating countries and investment consultants will respond to such queries from companies considering advancing into the Asian market. Japanese-speaking staff and interpreters guarantee that language will pose no barrier. This is an exciting chance to exchange information and make new connections. We look forward to your participation!

Exhibitors available for business consultation Click here to register your appointment *Japanese Only
*Preregistration will be closed after slots fill up

Map of Venue（PDF)

A business seminar will be held on the main stage indoors for companies aiming to expand business opportunities in the Asian market.
*Free
Prior application is not needed to attend the seminar. Please come on down!
*Preregister and skip the hassle of admission. See here for preregistration.

November 10 (Wed) 15:00-16:00

Topic :

"Business Expansion in Asia/Tips for Success and Precautions—The Role of a Bridge Coordinator/Rearing Talent and Building Networks"
Director, Forum of Asian IT Business (NPO)
Representative, Tokyo Office of Taipei Computer Association (TCA)
Mr. Akira Yoshimura

◆Attending any successful alliance is someone fulfilling the role of a “bridge.” What skills are required of this “bridge coordinator” and what is the nature of the role? ◆We will approach the important issue of human resource cultivation within your company by relying on success stories from small- to medium-sized companies. ◆Furthermore, we will look at important points to keep in mind when selecting a foreign partner company and when visiting exhibitions/companies. Our host will expound on tangible advice such as question strategies and tips for choosing an interpreter.

【Profile】
Mr. Yoshimura assists small- to medium-sized companies in their advance into the Chinese market, and assists in business alliances, matching, and technical cooperation in China, in addition to arranging on-site investigative surveys. He is the instructor of JAL Academy’s “Chinese Business Skill-Up Training Course.” He also holds such positions as Taipei Computer Association (TCA) Tokyo Office Japan Representative and Internationalization Support Advisor at the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN. He is also the author of “Practical Techniques for Successful Business with Chinese People” (Sogo Horei Publishing).

November 11 (Thurs) 15:00-16:30

Topic :

"Vietnamese Economy and Investment Climate"
Counselor, Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Japan
Director, Foreign Investment Promotion Agency
Dr. Le Huu Quang Huy

Our host will discuss the current economic situation in Vietnam, the economic relationship between Japan and Vietnam, the investment climate of Vietnam, and foreign direct investments (FDI) from Japan. Vietnam has been garnering interest from abroad as an attractive business destination and this is an exciting chance to learn about its current economic situation and investment climate. We look forward to your participation.

【Profile】
1952: Born
Graduated from Foreign Trade University with a degree in foreign trade; graduated from Hanoi University of Law with a degree in economic law; received his masters from The Hague University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Social Sciences, in public policy and management.
1979: Division chief, Hanoi Import-Export and Investment Corporation (UnimexHanoi)
1994: Senior specialist, Department of Legislation and Investment Promotion, Ministry of Planning and Investment
1999: Deputy director, Vietnam Economic & Culture Office in Taipei (Investment Director)　
2003: Associate director, Investment Promotion Center - North Vietnam, Ministry of Planning and Investment
2004: Director General, Investment Promotion Center of Central Vietnam, Ministry of Planning and Investment
2009: Current position

Topic :

"On the Japan-Taiwan Alliance and Recent Trends in the Taiwanese Economy"
Director, Taiwan Trade Center Tokyo Office
Mr. Raymond Chen

Taiwan is garnering attention as an attractive market boasting outstanding disposable income figures for the East Asian region. An expert on Taiwan, Mr. Raymond Chen, director of the Taiwan Trade Center Tokyo Office, will be introducing the latest trends in Taiwan’s economy to companies aiming to expand their market channels into Taiwan and companies aiming to enhance business opportunities through interaction with Taiwanese companies. We look forward to your attendance—it is an exciting chance to get tips for increasing your company’s presence in the Taiwanese market.

【Profile】
Mr. Chen graduated from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology School of Textile Engineering in 1980. He entered Great Bell Printing and Dyeing Co., Ltd. in 1982. In 1990, he entered the Taiwan Trade Center and became the director of the Tokyo Office in July 2009, after having been director at the Fukuoka branch. He is 52 years old and originally from Nantou County, Taiwan.