Tokyo (VNA) – A forum discussing Vietnam’s business environmentwas held in Japan’s prefecture of Kanagawa on September 9.
In his opening speech, Governor of Kanagawa prefecture KuroiwaYuji expressed his delight at welcoming representatives from Vietnameselocalities and local Japanese firms to the event to learn about Vietnam’sbusiness potential, thus further promoting investment in Vietnam in fields ofKanagawa’s strengths.
Vietnamese Minister Counsellor in Japan Nguyen Duc Minh, for his part, saidthe Vietnamese Government always attaches importance to attracting investmentfrom Japanese small- and medium-sized enterprises in fields of Vietnam’sinterest such as supporting industry and hi-quality agriculture.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Government also actively supportsJapanese investments in Vietnam, considering the country an attractive market withadvantages such as political stability, vibrant economy and young population.
Vu Nhat Ha, head of the investment unit at the VietnameseEmbassy in Japan, said as of June 2022, Japan invested in 4,873 projectsworth nearly 65 billion USD in Vietnam. In the first half of this year, therewere 82 new projects and 64 others with additional capital worth about 1billion USD from Japan, most of them were by those from Kanagawa.
Leaders of Long An and Ha Nam provinces, Hoi An city alsointroduced their strengths and incentives to Japanese investors.
At the event, Vietnamese localities and Japanese enterprisesalso showcased their s🦋trengths, demand and incentive🦩s at stalls./.
Since a government resolution on improving the business investment environment was introduced in 2014, Vietnam has seen positive outcomes from hundreds of business procedures being eased and simplified. However, with the enormous impact of COVID-19, the business community is in need of an even more favourable business environment to help it minimise costs and recover.
European business stakeholders' confidence in Vietnam's investment environment declined slightly in the second quarter of this year, according to the Business Climate Index (BCI) released by the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham).
Up to 85% of firms have an optimistic outlook for the business environment in Q4, whereas 15% are pessimistic about the future, according to a survey conducted by the General Statistics Office (GSO).
The National Assembly of Vietnam is ready to continue to improve the legal system and policies, creating the best conditions for all economic sectors and investors, including those from the Republic of Korea (RoK), to expand their investment and do business in the country, National Assembly chairman Vuong Dinh Hue said on August 2.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urged countries to work together to remove supply chain bottlenecks, expand market access, strengthen cooperation in smart customs procedures, mutually recognise technical standards, and eliminate unnecessary protectionist barriers to boost trade and investment.
The event has gathered over 400 exhibitors from 16 countries and territories, with more than 980 booths showcasing a wide range of products and technologies in automotive components, electronics, repair and maintenance, bodywork, accessories, and customisation.
The latest order follows Vietjet’s commitment for 20 additional A330neo aircraft last month, bringing the airline’s total widebody aircraft on order to 40.
Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang acknowledged the target represents an important milestone for socio-economic development as well as a demonstration of the country’s aspiration for robust economic growth.
The price of E5 RON92 petrol is now capped at 20,631 VND (0.79 USD) per litre, up 1,169 VND from the previous adjustment, while RON95-III costs no more than 21,244 VND per litre, up 1,277 VND.
While German consumers are familiar with Vietnamese products such as coffee, seafood, tea, and spices, many other quality items remain relatively unknown in the market. The Selgros event not only helped introduce Bac Giang lychee to German consumers but also provided them with the opportunity to experience other Vietnamese agricultural products.
The article by Cuba’s Inter Press Service detailed how Vietnamese private enterprise Agri VMA leased 1,000 ha of land in Los Palacios district, Cuba’s westernmost province of Pinar del Río, for rice cultivation over a three-year period. The project’s first harvest in 2025 recorded an impressive yield of 7.2 tonnes per hectare, far exceeding the local average of 1.6 tonnes.
During the visit, office representatives held a working session with the Tipaza Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with several prominent local businesses operating in key sectors including industry, agriculture, fisheries, food processing, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastics.
A Nordic delegation to Vietnam International Sourcing 2025 in September will feature leading names in retail, consumer goods, logistics, and sustainable manufacturing, including global fashion giant H&M, offering fresh prospects for partnerships in fashion, textiles, and green supply chains.
With the current trading band of +/- 5%, the ceiling rate applicable for commercial banks during the day is 26,276 VND/USD and the floor rate 23,774 VND/USD.
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