The respondents said that they conducted the programs mainly to promote internationalization within their organizations. Sixty percent reported to be satisfied with the results. Questionnaires were sent to 5,456 companies, business associations and other organizations, and a total of 1,223, or 22.4 percent, responded. The survey found that some of the challenges international internship programs face include improving communication with the interns, developing actual programs and decreasing the heavy reliance on people in charge.
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The exhibits have been converted from military use during the Soviet Union era to private commercial use today. The exhibition is expected to provide opportunities for new business to both Japanese and Russian firms. Exhibit categories include structural materials, wooden, flagstone, brick and other exterior materials, interior finish materials, windows, doors, stairs, built-in equipment, kitchens, baths and air conditioners, but not furniture. Free services rendered to the exhibitors include space for business negotiations, dissemination of information to visitors by center staff, consultation by advisors, promotions and basic utilities and cleaning. Applications will be accepted until June 14.