Chicago Symposium to Examine the Dynamics of East Asian Economic Integration, and the Impact on the Globalization of Midwest Businesses
Top economic and global trade experts to speak at March 3 session hosted by Japan External Trade Organization
CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday morning, March 3, 2011, JETRO will bring thought-leaders from a number of countries to Chicago to participate in "A Symposium on East Asian Economic Integration: Progress & Business Opportunities," at The Chicago Club in Chicago, IL.
The process of East Asian economic integration is progressing rapidly through an increasingly complex web of multi and bilateral Free Trade Agreements. The region continues to feature the fastest growing economies in the world. This symposium, hosted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), will feature experts from Australia, China, Japan, Vietnam and the United States to examine the pace and depth of East Asian economic integration, the business opportunities they present, as well as existing challenges. This analysis and dialogue will be of particular relevance to the Chicago business community considering initiating or adding to business and investment interests in East Asia.
The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with remarks from George Hisaeda, Consul General of Japan at Chicago and Marshall Bouton, President of The Chicago Council of Global Affairs.
A keynote address will be presented by Yasuo Hayashi, JETRO Chairman and CEO, visiting from Tokyo.
The program will continue with in-depth presentations from Michael Wesley, Executive Director, Lowy Institute for International Policy, Sydney, Australia; Vo Tri Thanh, Vice-President, Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), Hanoi, Vietnam; Li Xiangyang, Director & Professor, Institute of Asia Pacific Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, China; Minoru Tsukada, President, Hitachi Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan; and Ellen Frost, Visiting Fellow, Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics, Washington, D.C.
Closing remarks will be delivered by Adlai E. Stevenson III, Chairman, SC & M Investment Management Corp., and former U.S. Senator. A networking reception will follow.
Throughout the symposium, APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation) member economies will present tabletop displays, showcasing their markets to attendees.
Co-organizers of the event include The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, The Japan America Society of Chicago and The Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Chicago.
This event is free, however advance registration is required.
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Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011 |
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Time: Registrant check-in at 8:00 a.m., program at 8:30 a.m. |
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Location: The Chicago Club, The Daniel Burnham Room, 81 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL. |
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Registration/cost: Free with advance registration. No on-site registration will be possible. Register online at: www.jetro.org/eastasian2011. |
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Questions: Contact Robert Corder at JETRO Chicago, 312-832-6000, x204; [email protected]. |
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About JETRO: JETRO has provided information and support to American companies entering the Japanese market for over 53 years. Through a local network of six offices in the United States, JETRO provides a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, all designed to encourage business partnerships between American companies and Japan. JETRO Chicago provides services to companies and organizations in 12 Midwest states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio and Wisconsin.
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