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Interaction Asia
Eighth Issue
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Taking Part in the International Urban Search And Rescue Training!
Two officials from the Tokyo Fire Department's Fire Rescue Task Forces took part in the International Urban Search And Rescue Course carried out in Singapore. We bring you their report on the event.
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The 2009 Intelligent Cities ICT Forum Taipei was held!
The 2009 Intelligent Cities ICT Forum Taipei, an ICT initiative for urban development that is one of the joint projects of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC21), was held in Taipei. We introduce a report from two participants from Tokyo.
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Major Cities' Cutting-Edge Approaches
(1) From Tokyo: "Tokyo Business Entry Point," a means to attract foreign companies in Tokyo
We introduce "Tokyo Business Entry Point," a one-stop, comprehensive service center that gathers and provides information useful for foreign capital companies doing business in Tokyo.
(2) From Taipei: The You Bike and Aiming to Become an Environmentally Friendly City
Bicycles are attracting attention throughout the world for being a mode of transport that is gentle on the environment. We introduce a Taipei Municipal Government initiative that uses bicycles with the aim of carrying out urban planning that requires low-energy use and is kind on the environment.
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4. Tokyo Company Introduction: Entrepreneurial Spirit Developed in a Boat. Taiyo Metal-Working (Part 1 of 2)
We introduce small- and medium-sized companies in Tokyo with a strong connection to Asia. Over two issues, we will introduce Taiyo Metal-Working, a company set up by Mr. Tran Van Duong, who came to Japan from Vietnam as one of the Boat People.