Vietnamese and Japanese business owners met in the Japanese cities of Osaka and Kobe on October 14-15 to explore the possibility of cooperation, particularly in the processing, manufacturing and support industries.

They included 25 Vietnamese enterprises and 220 host partners, who were given an overview of Vietnam’s business climate and opportunities.

During the event, some Japanese businesses expressed their hope for more assistance from Vietnamese authorities in setting up and expanding operations in the country.

Co-hosted by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka and the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Promotion Agency, the event was attended by representatives of the Kansai-based Office of the Japanese Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry; the Japan External Trade Organisation; and the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Kansai region, including Osaka and Kobe cities, is Japan’s second largest economic, financial and high-tech hub. The region is home to numerous businesses of different sizes and types, including small, medium and large companies, as well as high-level technological expertise.-VNA