There was a significant increase in Japanese investment in Vietnam’s non-manufacturing industries, such as retailing, education, health care, energy, finance and insurance, transport and real estate.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s political and macroeconomic stability represents the major factor behind Japanese enterprises’ decision to expand their operations in the country, said Watanabe Nobuhiro, Japanese Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City.

VOV.VN - Japanese businesses view the Vietnamese market an attractive investment destination in the medium and long run, according to Toru Aguin, chief representative of Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in Vietnam.

More than 55% of Japanese enterprises in Vietnam are seeking to expand their operations in the country in the next one or two years, according to a survey conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

The northern province of Quang Ninh is willing to hold open discussions with Japanese enterprises and create all possible conditions for them in terms of administrative procedures, land clearance, and human resources, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky has affirmed.

The People’s Committee of southern Binh Duong province held an online conference on November 30 to call for investment from Japan, attracting representatives of about 100 Japanese enterprises.

Most foreign invested enterprises have reopened their factories after lockdown and are optimistic about business performance for the last months of the year.

VOV.VN - Despite the adverse impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese investors have continued to inject their money into the nation, according to industry insiders.

VOV.VN - Over 150 businesses from the Kansai region of Japan participated in the Vietnam-Kansai startup workshop which aims to ramp up trade co-operation and further develop Vietnam’s start-up eco-system.

VOV.VN - A total of 26 Japanese businesses are set to participate in the Online Business Matching Program 2021 slated for October 15, an event which aims to enhance connectivity, seek business opportunities, and establish a new partnership with local firms.