The event brought together representatives from the Vietnamese side along with officials from the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry; the Kitakyushu City Bureau of Economy and Industry in Fukuoka Prefecture; Ohno Yuko, Vice President of the Fukuoka Association of Small and Medium Enterprises; and 100 delegates from businesses, corporations, and Japanese language training institutions of both countries. They engaged in networking, discussions, and explored potential partnerships.

Participating companies introduced their strengths and potential in recruitment, labor intake, Japanese language training, and support for Vietnamese workers in Japan. They also exchanged views on their needs and expectations, and proposed measures to enhance the effectiveness of future cooperation. Vietnamese businesses emphasized the quality of the country’s young workforce, their adaptability to the Japanese working environment, and long-term co-operation prospects with companies in Kyushu.

Japanese firms appreciated the diligence, eagerness to learn, and fast integration of Vietnamese workers in sectors such as nursing, construction, food processing, and manufacturing. Many expressed a desire to establish stable, long-term partnerships not only in hiring but also in training, upskilling, and supporting Vietnamese workers’ integration.

Consul General Vu Chi Mai said labor cooperation between Vietnam and Kyushu has made practical progress, ranging from language and skills training to high-quality programs in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and green technologies. There are currently around 35,000 Vietnamese general workers and over 5,000 IT engineers working in the Kyushu region. Demand for Vietnamese workers is rising, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga, driven by Japan’s aging population and labor shortages.

At the event, Ohno Yuko highlighted that foreign workers now play an essential role in many sectors in Japan. Among them, Vietnamese workers are highly regarded for their diligence, seriousness, and sincerity, and have become a key part of many businesses and local communities.

The seminar is part of the Vietnamese Consulate General’s 2025 economic diplomacy program, aimed at ramping up cooperation between Vietnamese enterprises and localities and their counterparts in the Kyushu region, particularly in sectors with strong potential for growth.

Vietnamese food businesses join FOOMA Japan 2025

VOV.VN - As many as 1,000 enterprises from various countries, including Vietnam, are taking part in the FOOMA Japan 2025, one of the world's premier food processing technology expos, in Tokyo from June 10 to 13.