2 November, 2008 Dear Dr. Yamata, The Association of Asian Economic Studies is pleased to invite you to be this year’s guest speaker at its annual international symposium ( 研讨会 ). The symposium will be held for 3 days from December 22nd to 24th, 2008. This year’s topic will be Economic Development in Asia. About 100 people from various countries symposium. They would be pleased to meet you and share their views with you. The Association will cover all the expenses of your trip to this symposium. As the program is to be announced on December 1st, 2008, will you kindly let us know before that time whether your busy schedule will allow you to attend our symposium? We are looking forward to your favorable reply. Yours sincerely, John Smith Secretary of Association of Asian Economic Studies Letter of Invitation Writer of the letter:______ Organizer of the Symposium: Association of______ Guest speaker to be invited: Dr. Yamata Starting date of the symposium: ______ Number of guests invited: about______ Topic of the symposium: _______ in Asia