VOV.VN - A survey recently conducted by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) highlights that 100% of Japanese retailers operating in Vietnam expect their profits to increase over the course of the year, whilst 60% plan to expand their businesses over the coming one or two years.

Representatives of the Department of Planning and Investment of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and the Vietnam – Japan friendship association held a working session on May 23 to discuss ways to connect the city with Japanese partners and investors.

The central city of Da Nang has been calling for stronger and deeper investment from Japanese businesses in seaport, infrastructure, hi-tech industry, education, healthcare, supportive industries, information and technology during a four-day investment promotion event in Kisarazu, Yokohama, Osaka, Chiba and Kanagawa, in Japan.

Ho Chi Minh City is an attractive investment destination for Japanese businesses thanks to its both development potential and mechanism to accompany and support investors, heard a seminar held by the Investment & Trade Promotion Centre of HCM City (ITPC) and the Japanese Business Association of Ho Chi Minh City (JCCH) on November 30.

VOV.VN - The authorities of Can Tho province have called on Japanese businesses to invest in major industries in the locality, including supporting industries, processing technology, manufacturing, and high technology moving forward.

FPT has announced an investment in the Japanese business consulting services provider LTS Inc, becoming a strategic shareholder.

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) hosted a dialogue with Japanese businesses on the implementation of social and health insurance policies, in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on October 11.

VOV.VN - Many Japanese enterprises have plans to expand their investment activities in Vietnam, which is considered by the Japanese business circle as the second most attractive investment destination after the US, according to Nakajima Takeo, chief representative from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

The central city of Da Nang always attaches great importance to developing ties with Japan and its localities, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang told Governor of Japan’s Gunma prefecture Yamamoto Ichita at a meeting on August 5.

VOV.VN - A large number of Vietnamese and Japanese businesses attended a workshop in Tokyo on July 13 with the aim of promoting trade and investment in Hai Duong, a locality in North Vietnam.