Tokyo, Oct 14, 2005 - (JCN Newswire) - KOBE is currently promoting several enterprising projects. One such project is the "Kobe Medical Industry Development Project," which is designed to create a basis for R&D in the advanced medical care sector, as well as to attract more health care businesses and foster new industries in KOBE.
KOBE Airport, due to open in February 2006, will make Kobe a key transportation hub for western Japan. KOBE has won acclaim as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Japan, with its vibrancy, well-developed industrial infrastructure, abundant support services and preferential treatment for foreign companies; the city also boasts a living environment accommodative to the needs of people from abroad.
To help promote KOBE as a cosmopolitan city with a highly attractive business environment for foreign companies, the seminar "ACCESS TO SUCCESS - Doing Business in KOBE," co-hosted by JETRO KOBE and Hyogo Economic Development Center, will be held this November 18th. We earnestly hope that you will take some of your valuable time to share this occasion with us.
All are welcome to attend this free seminar, but pre-registration is appreciated. If you would like to attend, please download the application form and fax it to the number provided by October 31 (Mon.).
Date
November 18 (Fri.), 2005 14:00 - 16:30
Venue
JETRO Headquaters, Tokyo (5th floor Conference Room)
Ark Mori Building, 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006
Tel: 03-3582-5312
Co-hosts
City of Kobe, Hyogo prefectural goverment, Hyogo Economic Development Center, JETRO Kobe office
Program
[Part I]
(1) Overview of Kobe's investment environment by Mr.Yuji Watanabe Director, JETRO Kobe office
(2) Overview of the -"Kobe Medical Industry Development Project" by Mr.Toru Sasai Manager, Corporate Relations Division, Industry and Agriculture Promotion Bureau, City of Kobe
(3) Lectures by representatives of foreign companies doing business in Kobe
under the theme of "A Key to Starting Business in Kobe" (tentative title)
- Presentation by Dr. Chen Jian Jun , President CEO, Shanghai Rundo Biotech Japan Co., Ltd. (China)
- Presentation by Mr. Peter E. Phillips, Managing Director, Trett Consulting (Japan) Ltd. (UK)
*Please refer to the below "company profiles" document for details.
(4) Q&A session
[Part II]
Networking reception
Local Kobe wine and cheese, as well as coffee and soft drinks, will be served.
Registration fee
Free
To apply
Please download the application form (PDF file) and fax it to 078-322-6072 (City of Kobe) by October 31 (Mon.).
Others
Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation will be available.
Participants will receive a gift of Kobe wine after the seminar.
About JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small- to medium-sized Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.
Contact:
Mr.Yoneyama and Ms.Takase
Corporate Relations Division, City of Kobe
Tel: +81-(0)78-322-5337
Fax: +81-(0)78-322-6072
Mr.Fuchita,
JETRO Kobe office
TEL: +81-(0)78-231-3081
FAX: +81-(0)78-232-3439
Oct 14, 2005
Source: JETRO
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