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07-06-2025
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building an Observation Deck Trendsetter
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building was completed in 1990 and towers over Shinjuku. Its Main Building No. 1, standing 243 meters tall, was the tallest structure in Japan at the time. Each of the main building's twin towers features an observation deck on the forty-fifth floor, 202 meters up, that is open to the public free of charge. Now a well-established Tokyo landmark, the building has welcomed a cumulative total of around 55 million visitors to its observation areas over the past 35 years. While the annual number of visitors temporarily dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic to 150,000 in 2020 and 70,000 in 2021, it rebounded sharply to reach 1.6 million in 2024. A panoramic view of the capital with Tokyo Skytree visible in the distance, as seen from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. (Courtesy the Tokyo Metropolitan Government) The North Tower's observation deck includes a space where visitors can enjoy light meals and drinks while taking in the view. In the evenings, it can also be rented out for private events and parties. Meanwhile, the South Tower's deck features a public piano; artist Kusama Yayoi supervised the design, and anyone is welcome to play on it. A public piano designed under the supervision of artist Kusama Yayoi. (© Ogawa Hiroo) Most visitors are not from Tokyo, with foreign tourists now vastly outnumbering those from Japan. While visitors from Asian countries such as China and South Korea began to spike in the 2000s, recent years have seen an increasingly diverse crowd, with travelers arriving from Europe, Latin America, and beyond. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Main Building No. 1 has become a well-known landmark. (© Ogawa Hiroo) Long Lines of International Tourists When visiting one of the observatories in April for this report, a long line had formed on the first floor of the building where visitors register for entry. A sign indicated that there would be a 45-minute wait. In the past, guests could head straight up with little delay, but the recent surge in popularity is remarkable. A long line of people waiting to take the elevator to the observation deck at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. (© Ogawa Hiroo) A sign displaying the current wait time for entry to the observation deck. (© Ogawa Hiroo) Since fiscal 2011, volunteer interpreters have been stationed at the observation decks, offering guidance in English, Chinese, and Korean. One of the female volunteers commented, 'Recently, we've been seeing a noticeable increase in visitors from Europe,' as she busily assisted the steady flow of foreign tourists. One such visitor, Uyanbi from France, is a frequent guest. He has already visited the observation deck seven or eight times, often coming to Japan with his Japanese wife on family visits. A self-described Japan enthusiast, he praised the view from the deck, saying, 'Even compared to places like Yokohama's Landmark Tower or Tokyo Skytree, the view from here is absolutely stunning.' Tourists enjoying the view from the observation deck. (© Ogawa Hiroo) Ciro Pizzi, visiting Japan from Italy for the second time, said he had discovered the observation deck through a video-sharing site and had been looking forward to the visit. He was busy snapping souvenir photos with his phone. For foreign tourists, access without charge to such a panoramic view is an enormous draw. Many interviewees echoed the same sentiment: 'It's hard to believe you can enjoy such an amazing view for free.' Promoting Understanding of Government As the main office of the vast Tokyo metropolitan government, the building does not inherently require a free observation deck. So why include a space that is not directly tied to administrative duties? 'The idea was to help people who visit the building feel a sense of connection to Tokyo while enjoying the view, and in doing so, deepen their understanding of the city and its government,' explains Hiratsuka Kenji, manager of the building's Facility Maintenance Section. It is common for local governments across Japan to make their offices relatively open and accessible so that residents can feel more comfortable engaging with public administration. This culture of openness, which has long been taken for granted by the Japanese public, underpins the idea of building observation decks and making them freely available. Ishida Jun'ichirō, a professor at Mukogawa Women's University and an expert in Japanese architectural and urban history offers additional insight. 'The old Tokyo government building in Marunouchi featured a plaza where Tokyo residents could gather,' he explains. 'Such open spaces reflect a public mindset rooted in the fact that government buildings are constructed with taxpayer money, and therefore should serve as shared spaces for the community.' As municipal buildings have grown taller over time, he adds, observation decks have naturally come to take on that role of a public gathering space. The Rising Height of Government Buildings According to Professor Ishida, the legal foundation that paved the way for the construction of taller government buildings was a revision to Japan's Building Standards Act in 1963. Before the amendment, building heights were capped at approximately 31 meters, a limit rooted in the prewar shakkanhō (traditional Japanese units of measurement), where 100 shaku equaled roughly 31 meters. This restriction was commonly referred to as the 100- shaku rule. With the repeal of this height limit, developers were free to build taller structures to meet the demands of Japan's booming postwar economy. As land prices soared and the need for more efficient land use intensified, high-rise buildings began to flourish. One iconic example was the completion of the Kasumigaseki Building in 1968, which stood around 147 meters tall and captured nationwide attention. The trend of high-rise municipal buildings began with the Iwate Prefectural Office Building, completed in 1965. However, the end of the 100- shaku rule didn't immediately trigger a wave of high-rise construction among municipalities. Many local governments lost their original buildings during World War II and rebuilt them during the postwar recovery period—such as Tokyo's previous metropolitan office, completed in 1957. As a result, most municipalities' buildings were relatively new when the law changed, and they did not begin considering large-scale rebuilds until the late 1980s into the 1990s. Over time, government responsibilities expanded, leading to a growing accumulation of administrative documents and records that needed to be stored. In densely populated urban centers, surging land prices made it increasingly difficult to secure additional property for expansion. These pressures made vertical development the more practical solution over a horizontal sprawl, especially in major cities. A Must-Have Feature? Across the 23 municipalities of central Tokyo, plans to rebuild or relocate municipal offices began in the 1990s and continue to this day. In 1996, Nerima completed its new office building—a 21-story tower standing approximately 93.8 meters tall. In 1999, Bunkyō followed suit with a 28-story, roughly 142-meter-tall building, the tallest among the 23 municipalities. Nerima's is the second tallest. Both facilities include observation decks that are free to the public, although the Bunkyō building is currently closed for renovations until December 2026. A staff member from Nerima's General Affairs Division explained the aim was to attract more visitors by offering sweeping views that include Mount Fuji and Tokyo Skytree. The Nerima municipal office, nestled within a residential neighborhood. A restaurant operates on the observation floor. (© Ogawa Hiroo) In May 2024, Setagaya began using its new East Wing, which features an observation lobby on the tenth floor. While not a high-rise by modern standards, 'there are no tall buildings nearby, so it offers a panoramic view of Setagaya's cityscape,' notes Yamaji Hiroshi, section chief of the municipality's facilities management division. When it opened, the lobby hosted a popular panel exhibition on Guri and Gura , a beloved picture book series by the late Nakagawa Rieko, an acclaimed children's author and honorary resident of the ward. The Setagaya municipal office. With no tall buildings nearby, the observation lobby offers distant views of landmarks like Mount Fuji. (© Ogawa Hiroo) Government officials may assume that by adding appealing features like observation decks to their buildings, they can strengthen their connection with residents, but the reality is not so simple. In practice, relatively few facilities are actively used as event spaces for residents. Instead, these areas tend to function more like tourist attractions, and in some cases, they fail to attract even tourists. Nevertheless, a sense of bureaucratic conformity seems to prevail: whenever a municipality rebuilds its office, it increasingly treats an observation deck as a must-have feature. Professor Ishida cautions against such copycat tendencies. 'Government buildings aren't rebuilt often. Just because other municipalities are doing it doesn't mean you should follow suit. Officials need to think carefully: what does their community truly need? Is an observation deck really necessary? These are questions that must be considered from a long-term perspective. Gaining the support of residents and the local assembly should be the first priority,' he emphasizes. While more municipalities are adding observation decks to their buildings, only a handful like the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building have succeeded in drawing large crowds and making meaningful contributions to local outreach or tourism. Municipalities would do well to seriously consider how to utilize these spaces effectively. Otherwise, they risk letting a valuable resource go to waste. (Originally published in Japanese on May 13, 2025. Banner photo: Tokyo night view from the Metropolitan Government Building observatory. Courtesy the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.)
SoraNews24
07-06-2025
- SoraNews24
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Little-known gem is how locals cruise the city in summer. One of the best ways to see the city of Tokyo in summer is from the water, and there are plenty of boat tours that allow you to do that…as long as you can pay for them. However, there is a little-known boat that you can board for free, and it's extra special as it's an official inspection boat operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Port and Harbour. Called the 'Tokyo Minato Maru', this inspection boat is hugely popular with locals, who covet it as a hidden gem that offers great views around Tokyo Bay. The only catch to the free tour is that reservations are required, and accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but after recently boarding it ourselves, we have a few top tips for how to sign up for the tour and get the most out of it. Firstly, you'll need to fill out the reservation form on the official website, with the name and age of not only yourself, as the representative, but also every person who will be accompanying you on the day. This information can't be changed after your reservation is confirmed, so if you're going with friends, it's best to check everyone's schedule and age before booking. Also, weekend slots tend to fill up quickly, so you'll want to book well in advance to avoid missing out. ▼ The boat's route will take you around the port and back again in around an hour. The 35-metre (115-foot) long motor yacht departs from the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal, which is a 10-minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station. There are plenty of signs to the Takeshiba Passenger Ship Terminal but the Tokyo Minato Maru departs from the Small Boat Pier, which is a bit tricky to find so it helps to use the InterContinental Tokyo Bay hotel as your landmark. Once you arrive, you'll need to write down the representative's name and the number of people in your group to get your boarding pass. No I.D. check is required and boarding takes place according in ticket number order, so you'll want to arrive ahead of the scheduled departure time to nab a good seat. The inside of the boat is more spacious and comfortable than you'd expect and there are seats on both sides. However, the setup is unlike that of regular sightseeing boats as it has seats around a large table in the middle, which staff used when the boat is conducting inspections. The air conditioning is great so you'll be relieved to step inside on a hot summer's day. We recommend sitting in the middle of the right-hand side of the boat, though, as the guide's explanations are mostly directed at scenery on the right. We sat on the left so unfortunately there were a few times when we couldn't quite see what the guide was commenting on. The view at the front of the boat is shown on a monitor but you're likely to spend your time gazing at the impressive scenery outside the windows. One thing to note is because this is a working boat as opposed to a true sightseeing one, the glass can sometimes be dirty, making it hard to take good photos. This somehow adds to the charm of it all, though, as there's something thrilling about being able to experience a truer, less polished side of Japan that few tourists know about. The massive port facilities are another side of the city that few get to see, and it was fascinating to watch containers being lifted by cranes, as if they were giant building blocks. ▼ The red-and-white cranes look like robots in action. Passing under the Rainbow Bridge and seeing the Tokyo Gate Bridge up close are other highlights, and with Haneda Airport is nearby, you'll also see planes constantly flying overhead. ▼ If you're lucky, you might even see a luxury cruise liner or freight ship. On clear days like this you can even see Mt Fuji in the distance, although it was hard for us to photograph. There are no age restrictions for boarding the Tokyo Minato Maru so infants and strollers are welcome, although you'll want to let them know in advance if you'll be using a stroller. There were several families with children on board when we took the tour, but with only one restroom on the boat, which will make you sway, it's best to use the restroom before boarding. ▼ There's a restroom near the reception area so we recommend using it before you hop on the tour. The Tokyo Minato Maru lets you see Tokyo's port from the sea, giving you a look at the massive industry that goes on here day after day. It's perfect for boat lovers, fans of massive structures, and anyone who enjoys an adventure, but it's also just a great sightseeing activity. In the months of July and August, the departure and arrival point changes to Aomi Pier so that's something you'll need to be aware of when visiting during the summer months. With a capacity of 50 people for each tour, this is a fantastic hidden activity that most tourists don't know about, so shhh…let's keep this a secret between ourselves. Related: Tokyo Minato-maru Official Website Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
Asia Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Asia Times
UK-Japan charting a joint nuclear fusion future
TOKYO – Tokamak Energy, the UK's leading nuclear fusion technology developer, has become part of Japan's energy innovation strategy. After several years of building relations with Japanese government agencies, corporations and academic and scientific institutions, Tokamak Energy established a subsidiary in Tokyo in February and won a 'green transformation' award from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in April. Tokamak Energy was founded in 2009 as a spin-off from the UK Atomic Energy Authority. Of the approximately ten fusion technology developers in the UK, it is widely regarded as the one closest to commercialization, although that appears to be at least a decade away. Tokamak Energy has been shortlisted for the role of engineering partner in the UK Government's STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) initiative, which aims to build a fusion energy pilot plant in Nottinghamshire. In 2019, Tokamak Energy established a subsidiary in the US. As part of the US Department of Energy's Milestone Based Fusion Development Program, it is designing a spherical tokamak-based fusion pilot plant with the goal of demonstrating net energy output in the 2030s. Tokamak Energy also works with General Atomics, the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, the Los Alamos, Oak Ridge and Sandia national laboratories and the University of Illinois. Tokamak Energy's most prominent Japanese partners are wire and cable manufacturer Furukawa Electric, component producer and system integrator Kyoto Fusioneering, trading company Sumitomo Corporation and the University of Tokyo. Tokamak Energy is also part of Japan's FAST (Fusion by Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) fusion power development project, which brings together industrial and academic experts from Japan, the UK, the US and Canada. Tokamak Energy specializes in two technologies: the compact spherical tokamak fusion reactor and the high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets that make it work. A tokamak is a machine that confines a deuterium-tritium plasma using magnetic fields to force them together. In the 1980s, Alan Sykes, the UK physicist who was one of Tokamak Energy's founders, demonstrated that a compact spherical design was more efficient, stable and cost-effective than the older donut-shaped design. A spherical design is now the global standard. Sykes was the principal designer of the ST40 spherical tokamak. Tokamak is a Russian word, an acronym derived from the phrase 'toroidal chamber with magnetic coil.' The concept was formulated by Russian (Soviet) physicists Oleg Lavrentiev, Andrei Sakharov and Igor Tamm in 1950 and 1951. Tokamak technology has since spread around the world, with the UK, US and Japan racing China, the EU, Russia, India and South Korea to commercialize fusion energy. In January 2023, Tokamak Energy signed an agreement with Furukawa Electric and its US subsidiary SuperPower, under which the Japanese will supply several hundred kilometers of HTS tape for the magnets in Tokamak's fusion pilot plant. 'HTS magnets,' the three companies state, 'are an essential enabler for the low cost, commercial operation and global deployment of spherical tokamak devices. They are essential for confining the fuel, which reaches temperatures above 100 million degrees Celsius. Tokamak Energy and Furukawa Electric Group are, respectively, leaders in the fields of HTS magnet design and superconducting wire development.' In November 2024, Furukawa announced that it had invested about 10 million pounds (US$13.5 million) in Tokamak Energy, becoming its first strategic investor in Japan. This was part of a 100 million pound Series C funding round co-led by East X Ventures, a London-based firm that 'invests in early-stage, science-led companies with high-growth, world-scale potential,' and Lingotto Investment Management, a Netherlands-owned fund also based in London. The funding will support the expansion of its HTS magnetics business and ongoing work on the company's fusion pilot plant. Tokamak Energy has also raised capital from other private investors as well as the UK and US governments. Kyoto Fusioneering supplies gyrotrons to Tokamak Energy and other private and public sector clients in Japan and overseas. Spun out of Kyoto University in October 2019, it was Japan's first fusion energy startup. 'The gyrotron,' the company explains, 'is a high-power, high-frequency oscillation heating device primarily used for plasma ignition, electron heating, and plasma instability suppression. Kyoto Fusioneering has commercialized the gyrotron by consolidating technologies accumulated by national institutions, academia, and manufacturers, including the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) and the University of Tsukuba.' Sumitomo Corporation has a collaboration agreement with Tokamak Energy aimed at establishing a fusion energy supply chain and the realization of commercial fusion power plants. It is also investigating potential applications of Tokamak Energy's technology in other industrial sectors. Tokamak Energy's Plasma Physics senior technical advisor, Yuichi Takase, is a former professor of physics and complexity science and engineering at the University of Tokyo. In May, Tokamak Energy CEO Warwick Matthews and Director of Strategic Partnerships Ross Morgan visited Japan to meet with government officials, industrial companies and investors. In an interview at their office in Tokyo, they told Asia Times that the level of trust with the Japanese is very high and that the time and effort put into building relationships should enable them to navigate the long-term collaboration required for commercializing fusion energy. Matthews joined Tokamak Energy in January 2023 after a 24-year career at Rolls Royce. Morgan, who has led the effort to establish the company's subsidiary in Japan, began his career in 1996 at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, the UK's national fusion laboratory. On May 20 of this year, the Nikkei business newspaper reported that the Japanese government plans to revise its Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy to include a roadmap toward conducting the world's first test of a fusion energy pilot plant in the 2030s. The strategy, which then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approved in June 2023, identifies fusion energy as 'the next-generation energy source that can solve both energy problems and global environmental problems at the same time,' while ensuring Japan's energy security. Fusion energy, it notes, has the following advantages: (1) Carbon neutrality (no carbon dioxide emitted), (2) Abundant fuel [hydrogen isotopes deuterium, found in seawater, and tritium, which can be produced from lithium], (3) Inherently safe (nuclear reaction stops when the fuel or power supply is cut off), and (4) Environmental preservation (low level of radioactive waste that can be processed with existing technology). Fusion technology is of particular importance for a country with no significant reserves of fossil fuels, 'as energy hegemony will shift from those countries possessing energy resources to those possessing the technology, it will become vital to ensure energy security.' With that in mind, Sanae Takaichi, then-Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, emphasized the need to create business opportunities by 'industrializing fusion energy.' Which is exactly what Tokamak and its Japanese partners are doing. Tokamak Energy's HTS magnetics business is organized as a separate division within the company called TE Magnetics, which aims to be the leading supplier of HTS technology not only for fusion energy, but for other applications including efficient power transmission within data centers, renewable energy, propulsion on land, in water, air and space, medicine and scientific research. The idea is to develop a commercial business that pays its own way while fusion energy is still under development. Tokamak Energy has 'spent more than ten years and over $50 million developing ultra-high field HTS technology that is robust, quench-safe, tunable, scalable and cost-effective.' Watch a presentation here by Principal Magnet Engineer Greg Brittles on the subject of 'What is 'quench' and how do we protect our HTS magnets against it?' Not surprisingly, this has helped the company raise capital. Commenting on the recent funding round, James Anderson, managing partner & CIO of Lingotto Innovation Strategy, said: 'We think the company is developing and scaling impressively and particularly admire its global reach in high-temperature superconducting magnet technology.' Furukawa Electric made low-temperature (near absolute zero) superconductivity a target of its R&D efforts in 1963 and succeeded in producing a composite fine multifilament conductor in 1970. In 1986, it turned to high-temperature superconductivity (HTS), making advances in cable composition and manufacturing processes until, in 2011, electric power from a thermal power plant could be transmitted over a single superconducting cable. Superconducting wire supplied by Furukawa Electric was used in the LHC (Large Hadron Collider) near Geneva, where Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire (CERN), the European Organization for Nuclear Research, discovered the elementary Higgs boson particle in 2012. HTS wires and cables conduct electricity with zero resistance at temperatures that are manageable. They are compact and feature both large transmission capacity and low transmission loss. According to Furukawa, HTS cable can 'reduce transmission loss by up to 77% compared to conventional cables using copper or aluminum.' In 2015, Furukawa joined a project supported by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NED) to develop a superconducting flywheel power storage system that was connected to a large-scale solar power plant in Yamanashi Prefecture. Today, Furukawa sees opportunities for the commercial application of HTS technology in electric power transmission, transformers, power storage devices, electrical generators, smart grids, electric vehicles, ship propulsion and Maglev trains. Obviously, as Tokamak Energy CEO Mathews pointed out, this is 'not just a science project.' In 2022, Tokamak Energy's ST40 spherical tokamak set a world record plasma temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius, which is the lower limit for the practical generation of fusion energy. Above this temperature, deuterium and tritium can be forced to combine, producing helium and neutrons and releasing a large amount of energy. In 2024, Tokamak Energy announced an ST40 upgrade in collaboration with the US Department of Energy and the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero. Tokamak Energy's participation in Japan's FAST project makes this a trilateral endeavor. Follow this writer on X: @ScottFo83517667
Arabian Business
27-05-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi, Tokyo join forces to promote bilateral economic development
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs have signed a new strategic agreement to support enterprises expanding beyond their domestic markets. The partnership will focus on accelerating trade, sharing export strategies and unlocking new market opportunities for SMEs in both countries. By combining Tokyo's industrial expertise with Abu Dhabi's global connectivity, the initiative aims to give growth-stage companies a competitive edge internationally. Under the agreement, ADIO and Tokyo's Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will lead efforts to connect entrepreneurs, exchange industry data and insights, and coordinate on policies that are critical to export success. Designated teams in both Abu Dhabi and Tokyo will work closely to deliver joint activities over the next 12 months, including trade missions, policy dialogues, targeted workshops and business matching programmes. Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said the partnership reflects a shared vision that economic resilience begins with entrepreneurs who want to expand globally. 'Abu Dhabi's long-term growth strategy centres on building partnerships that empower innovation, enable exports and open new global pathways,' he said. Tanaka Shinichi, Director General, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, said Abu Dhabi offers an ideal platform for Tokyo-based SMEs aiming to expand their reach into the Middle East and beyond. 'This strategic partnership with ADIO will create tangible opportunities for export growth, knowledge exchange and deeper commercial ties. It's a timely and strategic step forward that strengthens both economies,' Shinichi said. In the months ahead, ADIO and the Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will begin implementing the first phase of the agreement, prioritising practical support for exporters, strategic dialogues and the joint promotion of opportunities aligned with the long-term economic agendas of both governments.
Al Etihad
27-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
ADIO partners with Tokyo's Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs to boost economic growth
27 May 2025 15:47 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs have signed a new strategic agreement to support enterprises expanding beyond their domestic partnership will focus on accelerating trade, sharing export strategies and unlocking new market opportunities for SMEs in both countries. By combining Tokyo's industrial expertise with Abu Dhabi's global connectivity, the initiative aims to give growth-stage companies a competitive edge the agreement, ADIO and Tokyo's Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs will lead efforts to connect entrepreneurs, exchange industry data and insights, and coordinate on policies that are critical to export success. Designated teams in both Abu Dhabi and Tokyo will work closely to deliver joint activities over the next 12 months, including trade missions, policy dialogues, targeted workshops and business matching Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, said, "ADIO's partnership with Tokyo's Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs reflects a shared vision that economic resilience begins with entrepreneurs who want to expand globally. Abu Dhabi's long-term growth strategy centres on building partnerships that empower innovation, enable exports and open new global pathways."For Tokyo, the partnership represents its commitment to supporting Japanese SMEs in navigating new markets and adapting to a rapidly evolving global trade Tanaka Shinichi, Director General, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, said, "Abu Dhabi offers an ideal platform for Tokyo-based SMEs aiming to expand their reach into the Middle East and beyond. This strategic partnership with ADIO will create tangible opportunities for export growth, knowledge exchange and deeper commercial ties. It's a timely and strategic step forward that strengthens both economies." In the months ahead, ADIO and the Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs will begin implementing the first phase of the agreement, prioritising practical support for exporters, strategic dialogues, and the joint promotion of opportunities aligned with the long-term economic agendas of both governments. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
