MOU with The Ministry of Industry, Thailand

We, Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center entered into Memorandum of Understanding（ MOU） with The Ministry of Industry of Thailand regarding business collaboration and cooperation.

From right：
Mr.Arthit Wuthikaro: Director-General of the Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry, Thailand

Mr.Takashi Yamamoto: Director General of the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

Mr.Yuji Izawa: Chairman of Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support

Based on this MOU, we aim to enhance the framework of our support such as organizing matching events in Bangkok with Tokyo-based SMEs and thriving local enterprises, as well as identify and select suitable OEM partners. Furthermore, we will facilitate a business network between both country by sharing the latest information on Industrial policy with Tokyo-based SMEs.

“We believe that this MOU will strengthen the bond between both countries. I am committed to ensure that our Bangkok office, currently in preparation, will serve as a bridge between SMEs in Tokyo and enterprises in Thailand, contributing to the development of supporting industries in both nations,” said Mr. Izawa, Chairman of Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center.

1. MOU Signing Ceremony

Date:	The 22nd of May 2015
Venue:	Medium Conference Room, 7th Floor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Main Building No.1
Signatories:	Mr.Arthit Wuthikaro Director-General of the Department of Industrial Promotion, Ministry of Industry,Thailand Mr.Yuji Izawa Chairman of Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center <Witness>: Mr.Takashi Yamamoto Director General of the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

2. Areas of Collaboration

Supporting business connections between SMEs in both countries
Organizing business networking events, seminars, exhibitions, including the exchange of information and insights.