Sixty leaders of large Japanese enterprises already invested in Vietnam or show interest, attended a seminar held in Tokyo on Feb. 2 promoting trade and investment in the country.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Nguyen Phu Binh highlighted achievements in relations between the two countries, especially in trade and economy. He called on Japanese businesses to continue investing in Vietnam to tighten strategic partnership between the two nations.
Japanese business people said that they were very interested in investing in Vietnam and eager to learn about the economic situation of the country.
They were introduced to business preferences in Vietnam and were offered opportunities to invest in transport infrastructure, energy, education and training, finance, banking, hi-technology, bio-technology and the support industry.
Deputy President of the Japan-Vietnam Cultural and Economic Committee Hiroyuki Yushita stated that relations with Vietnam are always a priority of Japan. He called on Japanese enterprises to boost investment in Vietnam.
The seminar was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in coordination with the Japan-Vietnam Cultural and Economic Committee under the International Friendship Exchange Council (FEC).
FEC plans to send a delegation to Vietnam to study its socio-economic situation and help Japanese corporations further understand the country’s business environment./.