[Translation from Japanese to English ] In the meantime, people at Maeda Electric want me to visit Taiwan with them. ...

Original text

先程、前田電機のやりとりについてメールを送付しました。台湾とやりとりをしていることを示す必要があったからです。ＢＣＣで前田電機にも送付しています。
ただし、台湾に私が訪問するかどうかについて、私はどちらでもいいものと思っています。
前田電機とのやりとり上記載しただけです。ＫＡＩさんが「石田は来なくていい」と言ってくれれば済む話だと思います。

Translation / English

I sent you an email a little while ago regarding an exchange with Maeda Denki. This was because I needed to state that we are corresponding with Taiwan. I also sent a copy to Maeda Denki via BCC. However, I do not mind if I visit Taiwan or not.
All I did was state the exchange with Maeda Denki above. I believe the matter will be over if KAI tells me I do not have to come.

Translation / English

I sent you an e-mail just before about my meeting with one of the staffs of Maeda Electric Co. It was because I had to show that we were contacting with Taiwanese side. I send the mail to Maeda Electric Co. by BCC.
Concerning, however, whether I should visit Taiwan or not, any will do for me.
I only described it from the necessity of contacting with Maeda Electric Co. If Mr./Ms. KAI says that Ishida doesn’t have to come, that's all and OK

Original text

尚、前田電機グループの皆さんは、台湾訪問の際に私が同行することを要望しています。
私はどうすべきかの指示をお願いします。

山田工業様や萩尾社長の台湾訪問に際しては私達も同行すべきだと思ってます。

山田工業様の台湾訪問について私から一点提案申し上げます。まず初めに、山田工業様の山田社長と小川部長に対して、台湾に招待するという行動をするべきだと思います。理由は、台湾の皆さんがそうすることで、山田工業内部の他の役員に対して、信頼を与えることができるからです。

Translation / English

In the meantime, people at Maeda Electric want me to visit Taiwan with them.
Please tell me what I should do.

I think we must go with Yamada Industry and Mr. Hagio, the president, when they visit Taiwan.

There is something I would like to recommend you. First of all, you should invite Mr. Yamada, the president, and Mr. Ogawa, the manager, of Yamada Industry to Taiwan. This is just to show other executives at Yamada Industry that those people are trusted by Taiwan.

Translation / English

Furthermore, everyone at Maeda Denki group is requesting that I accompany them to Taiwan.
Please tell me what I should do.

I think we should go when Yamada Industries and the CEO, Hagio, go to Taiwan.

I have an idea regarding Yamada Industries' visit to Taiwan. First of all, I think an invitation to visit Taiwan should be sent to Yamada Industries' CEO Yamada and the vice president Ogawa. If everyone in Taiwan does this, you will be able to gain the trust of the other officials at Yamada Industries.

Original text

現在でも、台湾の皆さんは本当にこの事業を進められるのか、との心配の声があがってます。他の事業者の接触も何社からもあります。皆さんには、なんで工事業者をもてなす必要があるのか、という疑問もあると思います。しかし、「売り手市場」である今は必要な行動です。高価なお土産や、ましてやお金を渡す必要はありません。もてなされたという心が重要です。
社長が訪問するかどうかはわかりませんが招待をしたという意思表示が大切です。
同様、萩尾さんに対しても招待の意思を示してもらえればと思います。

Translation / English

Even at present there are concerns about your ability to proceed with the project for sure. They are actually contacted by other companies as well. On the othere hand, you may wonder why you should entertain a constructor. However, providing the current worker's market, it is important to do so. You do not need to give them expensive presents nor money. The important thing is just to make them feel they were entertained.
Whether or not the president Yamada actually visits you, it is important for you to show your will of inviting him. Similarly, you should show your invitation to Mr. Ogio.

14pon- over 11 years ago
OgioさんじゃなくてHagioさんでした。

Translation / English

Even now, there are worries that Taiwan may not be able to continue with the job. You have established connections with other business owners from a few companies. I think some people doubt why you need to be hospitable to contractors. However, in the current "seller's market", such actions are needed. There is no need to give expensive souvenirs, much less money. The feeling that you have been looked after is important.
I do not know if the CEO will visit Taiwan, but it is important to express the fact that you have sent him an invitation.
Likewise, I think it would be good if you did the same with Hagio.

Translation / English

Even now there are concerned voice as to the ability of folks in Taiwan to move the project forward. We've also been contacted by other vendors. You may question the need to entertain the vendors but it's a necessary thing to do in current "buyers' market". There's no need to give them expensive gifts or mone. What's important is that they would feel treated nicely.
We don't know whether the president would visit but it's important to show that he is invited. In a same manner, please show your willingness to invite Hagio san as well.

Original text

彼は、非常に優秀な元電力会社の人間です。今後、技術的な面・工事コスト削減の面で、必ず皆さんの役に立つと私は確信しています。ＫＡＩさんはまだ会ったこともない人であり、私がそう言っても信頼できないかもしれません。その上でも、私は自信をもって推薦できます。必ず、パートナーとして力を発揮してくれると思います。

あくまでも私からの提案です。ご判断はおまかせいたします。

尚、すでにご承知かとは思いますが、事業推進に際する手続き等のスケジュール一覧を参考までにお送りします。

Translation / English

He is a very competent worker and used to work at an electric company. I strongly believe that from now on he will be useful to you all in regards to construction cost cuts and anything technical. KAI has not met him yet and so may not believe me when I say this. However, I can recommend him with confidence. I believe he will definitely show his power as a partner to you.

This is, above all, just my own idea. I will leave discretion to you.

Furthermore, I believe you are already aware of this, but I will send you the schedule for procedure relating to promoting the project for your reference.

Translation / English

He used to work for a power company and is very competent. I believe he will be of much help to you in technical aspect and construction cost reduction. Kai san may not be able to believe it as Kai san has not met him before. Even so, I recommend him with my confidence. He will definitely be a good partner to you and support you.

This is just a proposal from you. I leave it up to you now to decide.

Also, even though you may know already, I am sending you a list of schedule including the procedures around promotion of the project for your reference.