JTEPA (Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership): the opportunity for trade and investment in Thailand

Ms. Natruja Chaikongla

Senior Trade Officer, Bureau of Trade Preference,

Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce Thailand

Did you know that duties of gems and jewellery between Japan and Thailand are ZERO TAXED?  Besides, did you know that by having a factory in Thailand there will be NO INCOME TAX for 5 years?  The FIT agreement between Japan and Thailand will bring new business opportunities to you.  Learn more about this great business mechanism at the seminar!

Case of long established company: a corporate management method in better professional development.

Through the eyes of a researcher　～Differences of corporate credit research between strong and weak companies.

Mr. Hirohisa Amano
General Manager, Credit Reporting Department 1
Teikoku Databank, Ltd.

This seminar will tell you the differences between a strong company and a weak company, and tips for building a good, strong company.  Presented by a researcher with a long career at Teikoku Databank, Ltd., where he has worked to provide corporate credit research for numerous companies.

How to Succeed in the Jewellery Business in Hong Kong and China

‘Brand development strategy and franchise business in China - Chow Tai Fook Case’

With 80 years experience in manufacturing and retailing diamonds and gold jewellery, Chow Tai Fook is the most renowned brand name in Hong Kong and China. Currently, it operates 840 retail outlets and franchises in HK, Macau, Taiwan and China, and aims to increase the no. to 1000 by the end-2010.

Official Launch of DIVALENZA brand in Japan - Tokyo

Mr. Bruno Guarona,

President

DIVALENZA Consortium

Valenza, Italy is a well known city for producing high quality jewellery. Starting this January, the launch of the new brand line "DIVALENZA" gurantees the exclusive jewellery entirely made in Valenza, result of almost two centuries of jewellery tradition.  DIVALENZA collects about 100 companies from Valenza district.  It will appeal to their long history and credibility as being the top producing areas of high quality jewellery by engraving products produced in Valenza. This Seminar will provide you the latest information from the world's leading Italian jewellery producing area, only for JJF!(Mr. Francesco Barberis, President of Valenza Expo Events will briefly talk about the official opening for new exhibition building.)

Color Academy for Jewellery Coordinator

Ms. Masako Kadota

President of Creative Colorist Group Totalia Inc．

Head Mistress of Color Academy Totalia

Ms. Masako Kadota has a column, “Color Academy”, in the Jewellery Coordinator Magazine, and will be a speaker for this seminar.  She will talk about the importance of knowing your personal color to enhance your personality.  And use your personal color to learn how to coordinate your jewellery.

To be selected by the consumer as a secured and trusting shop

What is the JJA Liability Logo?  We answer your question!

The consumer faces many social problems of false indications and camouflages on many products, nowadays.  Because of this situation, the Jewellery industry is suffering from low consumer spending.  Japan Jewellery Association launched the new Logo Liability System to purchase the product safely. This Seminar will explain what the liability system is about.  You don’t want to miss it!

Mr. Tadahiro Komaki,

General Manager,

Brink’s Japan Limited

Have you ever run into difficulties when buying or exhibiting at an overseas tradefair? Mr. Komaki from the world famous security company Brink’s will provide basic advice about the pitfalls of international trade, tax and insurance. 

Tutorial on Labeling Laws for engraving precious metals

Mr. Takeshi Kawasaki

Director

Japan Jewellery Association

Labeling laws, liability logo and consumer protection affects the reliability of products. This seminar is a tutorial for increasing the fundamental knowledge and information on labeling laws for precious metals by engraving.