Vietnamese and Japanese farming enterprises met at a dialogue forum in Hanoi on August 12 to seek opportunities and networks.
Authorities of Lam Dong, Nghe An and Nam Dinh provinces introduced the local potential and strengths as well as investment opportunities to Japanese firms.
They hoped Vietnam would be able to access more Japanese technology and expertise in chain production from manufacturing to harvest to increase added value of farm products. State support for navigating the demanding Japanese market is also needed, they said.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh announced that the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries have already devised a vision for bilateral farming cooperation over the medium and long term, laying a foundation for developing Vietnam’s farming sector.
Deputy Head of the MARD’s Planning Department Dao Quoc Luan called on domestic firms to improve their competitiveness by forming linkages with their Japanese counterparts, especially in building value chains ranging from manufacturing to processing and consumption.
Priority should be given to breeding, cultivation and post-harvest using Japanese technology, he said, adding that Japanese companies should coordinate with their Vietnamese counterparts in projects using Japan’s official development assistance.
According to him, Vietnam has provided all possible support in procedures and policies for Japanese firms and their joint ventures.
Last year, Japan channelled 230.3 million USD into 34 agricultural projects in Vietnam.-VNA
Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang talks to Kinh Te Viet Nam va The Gioi (Vietnam Economy and World) about measures to help farmers resolve difficulties with consumption and production.
Vietnam is likely to see a new wave of investment from Japan as its investors have shown continued interest in the Southeast Asian market, predicted experts.
The use of high-tech agricultural methods is needed to produce higher quality products and increase farmers' incomes, speakers at a meeting held on August 10 in HCM City said.
Vietnam and Japan have agreed to boost agro-forestry-fisheries product trade during their second high-level dialogue on agricultural development cooperation in Hanoi on August 12.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
According to NordCham Vietnam Chairman Thue Quist Thomasen, the Vietnamese Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is both a challenge and an opportunity for businesses to contribute to green and sustainable growth.
The analysis from an investment perspective shows that the economy’s growth has been heavily capital‑driven, yet efficiency remains low as reflected by Vietnam’s Incremental Capital-Output Ratio (ICOR) being significantly higher than global and regional averages. This underscores the imperative to enhance capital‑use efficiency.
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