The
workshop was coordinated by the Kansai Bureau of the Economy, Trade and
Industry, the Japan-Vietnam Business Support Centre, and the
Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Sakai, among others.
A representative from the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
stated that Japanese firms consider Vietnam as a top investment
destination.
More than 120 participating enterprises
learned about the trade ties between Vietnam and Japan, the Vietnamese
economy and relevant policies.
They commended Vietnam
for its business climate and investment opportunities during the
formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, as well as its active role in
establishing multilateral free trade agreements, such as the
Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership.
They spoke highly of the revised laws on investment and enterprise establishment that will take effect on July 1.
Business leaders expressed their hope for continuous support from the
Vietnamese Government, particularly in accelerating investment licensing
process.
The Japanese business community suggested
the Consulate General of Vietnam launch additional sector-specific
workshops on agriculture, human resources and real estate.
The southern-central Kansai region includes the prefectures of Osaka, Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Hyogo and Shiga./.
Japanese businesses raring to invest in Vietnam Osaka
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The Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka, Japan organised a workshop for Japanese businesses from the Kansai region on investing in Vietnam.