Over 200 representatives of Japanese organisations and enterprises attended a workshop on Vietnam's business environment held in Tokyo on March 26.
According to Head of Aikawa-Asia business research institute Seiji Aikawa, Vietnam has escaped from being a country of war to becoming an attractive destination for foreign tourists and investors, including those from Japan, thanks to the renewal process.
In 2006, Vietnam ranked forth among five countries with the most attractive investment environment for Japanese investors, after China, India and Thailand. The country surpassed Thailand to climb to third place in 2007.
Mr. Aikawa, who promoted Vietnam’s business environment to Japanese investors, said the advance is attributable to the Southeast Asian country’s stable politics, its encouragement policies for foreign investors and its low-priced workforce.
The government’s focus on the improvement of the country’s infrastructure and legal system, adjusting economic structure and strengthening human resource training will help Vietnam become an attractive investment destination for Japanese investors, he said./.