The 35 th ASEAN-Japan Business conference opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Oct. 1 to enhance economic cooperation between Japan and ASEAN member countries.

The annual event, held rotary in Japan and ASEAN member countries, saw more than 100 delegates from Japan and ASEAN member countries and representatives from over 300 Vietnamese businesses.

At the two-day conference, participants are presented with reports on economic development of each participating country, region and the world by officials of leading economic groups and companies from Japan and ASEAN countries.

They will also discuss related issues, promoting ASEAN-Japan economic cooperation in the context of regional and global changes due to the global economic crisis.

The event, jointly held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Association of Japan-Entrepreneurs Keizai Doyukai, is an opportunity for the business community of ASEAN countries, including Vietnam , and Japan to seek investment and business partners in many areas./.