Vietnam’s investment opportunities introduced in Osaka
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka introduced the economic development and investment environment of Vietnam to Japanese investors during a conference held in the Japanese city on December 8.
Osaka (VNA) – TheVietnamese Consulate General in Osaka introducedthe economic development and investment environment of Vietnam toJapanese investors during a conference held in the Japanese city on December 8.
Representatives from 130 Japanese firms, universities andtraining centres were provided with information on Vietnam’s economic growth, preferentialpolicies for foreign investors, strategies and plans for industry expansion aswell as investment opportunities in the country.
The sound Vietnam-Japan partnership and economic ties aswell as Vietnam’sjoining of the ASEAN Community and regional and multilateral trade deals arealso among the country’s advantages in investment attraction, heard theconference.
Addressing the event, Fumihide Kitamura, General Director ofKyokuto Vietnam, shared hispositive evaluation of Vietnam’sinvestment environment, revealing that his firm decided to invest in afive-million USD electronic equipment factory in Nhon Trach 3 industrial parkin the southern provinceof Dong Nai in Augustthis year.
Japanese firms at the event also lauded efforts by theVietnamese Government in amending laws to create a more favourable andtransparent investment and trade environment for foreign investors, including Japanese.
They suggested that the Vietnamese Government continuecreating conditions for Japanese businesses, especially small and medium-sizedfirms, to complete investment licence and business registration procedures throughmails. They also asked for permission to export used equipment to Vietnam.
Also at the event, the Vietnam Club was officially launched,acting as a bridge for the friendship as well as cooperation in economy,education, culture, tourism and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Japan.
The club also aims to support Japanese businesses inaccessing and using high quality human resources of Vietnamthrough seeking vacancies in Japanese firms for Vietnamese students in Japan.
According to Murakami, Chairman of the club, said he wishes topromote the business potential and opportunities of Vietnam as well as its young,high-quality workforce to Japanese enterprises in the Kansai region.
Vietnamese Consul General to Osaka Tran Duc Binh pledged to activelysupport and cooperate with the club during its operation, thus strengtheningthe connectivity between the Japanese businesses community and Vietnamesestudents./.
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association (JVFA) of Nishinomiya city debuted in the Japanese prefecture of Hyogo on July 22, with more than 200 distinguished guests in presence.
Kansai, the second biggest economic region in Japan, wants to seek a new path to further cooperation with Vietnam, especially after the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement comes into force.
Japanese Superior Buddhist monk Sagawa Fumon, head of the Todaiji temple, and 34 representatives presented a bronze statue of the 11-faced Avalositesvara Bodhisattva to Da Nang’s Quan The Am pagoda.
Under a draft to amend and supplement the Government's Decree 125/2020/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for violations of tax and invoice regulations, the Ministry of Finance has proposed classifying the failure to issue invoices into five different levels. Infraction levels will correspond to fines of 1 million VND to 80 million VND, depending on the nature and number of invoicing violations.
A new airline developed and invested by Sun Group — has officially announced a strategic partnership with Amadeus IT Group (Amadeus), one of the world’s leading travel technology companies. This agreement not only lays the foundation for a modern digital infrastructure but also marks a pivotal step in SPA’s global expansion strategy, enabling the airline to access international distribution networks and reach customers worldwide.
Of the total, 107,700 were new firms, with combined registered capital of 928.4 trillion VND (35.4 billion USD), up 10.6% in number and 5.5% in capital compared with the same period last year.
Experts agree that a combination of technology, enforcement, education and cross-border cooperation is essential to protect copyrighted content in Vietnam’s growing digital ecosystem.
Poland is Vietnam’s largest export market in Central and Eastern Europe, with key staples including seafood, textiles, footwear, coffee, and cashew nuts.
Cashless payments are growing at an impressive rate, averaging 30–40% annually. Vietnam’s per capita cashless transaction volume now trails only China, with total value of 295.2 quadrillion VND (11.26 trillion USD), or 26 times of its GDP.
A draft resolution on piloting a digital asset and cryptocurrency market is being developed, aiming to create a broad-enough regulatory sandbox that enables investor participation and provides practical grounds for policy refinement in areas such as risk management and anti-money laundering.
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PM Chinh proposed MUFG work closely with the Ministry of Finance to improve legal frameworks and support the establishment and operation of the international financial centre in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
The Prime Minister emphasised the significance of maintaining macroeconomic stability, controlling inflation, promoting growth, and improving the harmony between monetary and fiscal policies.
Petrovietnam will step up the development of new products and the expansion of international markets to reduce reliance on the domestic market. It also plans to optimise capital use, manage cash flow and costs, streamline operations, and enhance workforce quality to achieve its 2025 goals.
Vietnam has so far attracted 43,346 valid FDI projects with a total registered capital of 517.14 billion USD. The accumulated disbursed capital is estimated at nearly 331.46 billion USD, accounting for 64.6% of the total registered capital.
More than a product showcase, Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2025 is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem where businesses, experts, and consumers can share knowledge, explore technologies, and connect for collaboration.
Both sides expressed their hope that the outcomes of the discussion will continue to improve the efficiency of customs clearance activities at the customs clearance points and dedicated transport routes of the Huu Nghi – Youyi Guan international border gate pair.
The maximum retail price of E5 RON92 petrol has increased by 207 VND to 19,608 VND (0.75 USD) per litre while that of RON95-III rose by 234 VND to 20,074 VND per litre.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
