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JETRO Singapore Enewsletter
September 2010 Vol. 51 Issue

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Contents:
1. Business Updates
- JETRO Releases its 2010 Global Trade and Investment Report
- Japan-China Trade Continues its Recovery in the First Half of 2010
2. Investing in Japan
- Saitama: Information on Designated Office Rental Subsidy
3. Forthcoming Events
- Japan Pavilion at Medical Fair Asia 2010
- APEC Green Showcase
- JETRO Biolink Forum
- 3rd ASEAN and Asia Forum 2010
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JETRO Releases its 2010 Global Trade and Investment Report
In 2009, the world economy recorded its first contraction in the post-war era, due
to the global financial crisis. However, real GDP growth rate for 2010 is expected
to rebound to 4.6%, according to July 2010 IMF estimates. This turnaround has been
driven by Asian countries, especially China and India, where economic growth rates
showed relatively smaller declines in 2009. Among advanced economies, the US is
recovering quickly, while economies in Europe are recovering slowly due to fiscal
woes in the region.

>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/news/releases/20100824801-news

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Japan-China Trade Continues its Recovery in the First Half of 2010
According to a report released by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO),
Japan's total trade with China (imports and exports combined) rose 34.5% to
US$138.4 billion in the first half of 2010, setting a new record. This was the
first increase (on half-year basis) since the second half of 2008. Japan's export
to China rose by 47.1% to US$68.4 billion, while Japan's imports from China rose
24.2% to US$69.9 billion.

>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/news/releases/20100818310-news

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Saitama: Information on Designated Office Rental Subsidy
Saitama International Business Support Center (SBSC) provides a subsidy on the
rental payments of designated office to foreign-affiliated organizations
establishing themselves in Saitama Prefecture.

>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/invest/newsroom/other/2010/20100830911.html

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JETRO Event in Singapore
Japan Pavilion @ Medical Fair Asia 2010
Date: Sept 15-17 (Wed-Fri)
Venue: Japan Pavilion @ Medical Fair Asia 2010
       Suntec Convention Centre, Level 6 (Hall 603)
Opening hours: 10:00-18:00

JETRO will be bringing 10 Japanese companies to exhibit under the Japan Pavilion
at the upcoming Medical Fair Asia 2010.

On this occasion, JETRO will also be organizing one-to-one business matching
between Singapore and Japanese companies for you to explore joint business
collaborations.

For more details, please visit the below website:
>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/singapore/events/forecoming_events/JP_MediFair2010.html

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JETRO Event in Japan
APEC Green Showcase
Date: Nov 10-12 (Wed-Fri)
Venue: Makuhari Messe
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Admission fee: JPY 2,000 for "Green Device 2010"
              (free of charge with prior registration)

As part of the APEC Japan 2010 program, JETRO will organize the "APEC GREEN
Showcase" within "Green Device 2010", Asia's leading trade fair focused on green
technologies and devices taking place from November 10 to 12, 2010 at Makuhari
Messe.

In the Showcase, APEC member economies will be introducing their green business
opportunities, technologies and projects. They will also offer presentations in
a special area set-up by JETRO and be available for business matching.

For more details, please visit the below website:
>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/news/announcement/20100907427-news

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JETRO Biolink Forum 2010
Date: Sept 30 (Thu)
Venue: InterContinental Yokohama Grand (TBD)
Time: 18:10-20:00
Participation fee: Free
(costs for travel, accommodations, visa, etc are borne by participants)

JETRO will organize JETRO Biolink Forum 2010, an international life science
business and networking event, on Sept 30, 2010 in Yokohama, in conjunction with
BioJapan 2010, Asia's largest biotech event.

For more details, please visit the below website:
>>> https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/news/announcement/20100607757-news

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JETRO Supported Event
3rd ASEAN and Asia Forum
Date: Oct 6, 2010 (Wed)
Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, Ballroom, Lower Lobby Level
Time: 08:30-19:00
Participation Fee: S$550~ (per person)

The 3rd ASEAN and Asia Forum organized by The Singapore Institute of International
Affairs (SIIA), is a full-day conference expecting to draw up to 400 participants
consisting of business leaders and professionals.

Leading keynote speakers including Dr. Surin Pitsuwan, current ASEAN Sec-Gen, will
be sharing insights and critical perspectives about the region's economic and
political conditions, and also address new challenges ahead for the people of ASEAN
and Asia.

For more details, please visit the below website:
>>> http://aseanasiaforum.com/index.php

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