The event, attended by enterprises from both countries, marked an important step forward in trade promotion, opening new opportunities for cooperation in key sectors such as supporting industries, agriculture, mechanical engineering, consumer goods, and finance.

In her opening remarks, Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, deputy director of Vietrade's Centre for Trade and Investment Promotion, noted that with strong support from trade promotion agencies, industry associations, and direct business-to-business engagement, the seminar would create numerous practical cooperation opportunities, thereby elevating the Vietnam–Japan economic relations to new heights.

Quyen Thi Thuy Ha, head of the Vietnamese Trade Office in Osaka, highlighted recent economic development policies that have created a more favorable environment for Vietnamese businesses looking to strengthen cooperation with Japanese partners.

Meanwhile, representatives from Shinkin Central Bank and Osaka Shinkin Bank reiterated their commitment to providing financial support and facilitating business connections, particularly in the finance sector.

Vietnamese businesses showcase diverse industries ranging from automotive and motorcycle parts and assembly, industrial and agricultural machinery, to agro-forestry-fishery products, building materials, new fuels, food and beverages, and handicrafts. Many companies expressed interest in expanding cooperation in mechanical engineering, promoting agricultural trade, and introducing consumer goods to the Japanese market.

Experts said the cooperation trend is shifting from traditional sectors to supporting industries, high-quality consumer goods, and environmentally friendly products – the areas that are of particular interest to Japanese businesses. This shift is expected to unlock greater opportunities for Japanese investment in Vietnam while enabling Vietnamese enterprises to enhance production capacity and broaden export markets.

Vietnam National Day marked at World EXPO Osaka with cultural highlights

VOV.VN - Vietnam National Day at World EXPO Osaka in Kansai, Japan, opened on the morning of September 9, featuring diverse activities that highlighted the country’s cultural identity and development ambitions.