Vietnam-Japan Business Day to be held in November

The Vietnam Business Association in Japan (VJBA) has introduced a plan to organise the Vietnam-Japan Business Day, which is slated for November 2 and aims to promote exchange, experience sharing and connections in economy and trade between Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnam-Japan Business Day to be held in November ảnh 1The VJBA introduces the Vietnam-Japan Business Day.  (Photo: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The Vietnam Business Association inJapan (VJBA) has introduced a plan to organise the Vietnam-Japan Business Day, which is slatedfor November 2 and aims to promote exchange, experience sharing andconnections in economy and trade between Vietnam and Japan.

The plan was revealed at the VJBA congress on August 29to review its performance in the2021-2023 tenure and introduced its executive board for the 2023-2025 term.

The Vietnam-Japan Business Day expects to draw the participation of leaders of the two countries,economists, and leaders of leading Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises.

VJAB Standing Vice President in the 2021-2023 tenure Le Van Ky said that over thepast three years, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the association has maintained andpromoted its role in connecting the Vietnamese business community in Japan,while creating chances for enterprises of the two countries to meet andexchange, and supporting firms in processing investment procedures andjoining trade and export promotion activities.

VJBA newly-elected President Tong Thi Kim Giao said that in thefuture, the association will strengthen cooperation with the governments of thetwo countries and relevant agencies to build a sustainable businessenvironment, and expand its network in Japan as well as in the world.

Established in September 2013, VJBA is a non-profitorganisation representing Vietnamese businesses in Japan and connectingVietnamese and Japanese firms./.

VNA

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