At the “Meeting Ho Chi Minh City” event organized by Aichi Prefecture on the theme “Promoting Investment and Tourism Cooperation between Japan and Ho Chi Minh City”, Mr. Ngo Minh Chau reaffirmed the increasingly friendly and cooperative relations. In short, effectiveness is based on cultural similarities, shared interests, development goals and growing political trust between the two parties.
Ngo Minh Chau, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and Aichi Prefecture Governor Omura Hideki at an event to promote investment and tourism cooperation between Japan and Ho Chi Minh City on November 10
In 2022, Ho Chi Minh City – Japan two-way trade turnover will reach approximately USD 5.1 billion, an increase of 4.7% compared to 2021. In the first 10 months of 2023, Japanese investors have invested more than USD 76 million. USD for approximately 87 projects in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing the total number of Japanese investment projects in Ho Chi Minh City to approximately 1,700 projects with a total capital of 5.7 billion USD.
Currently, Japan is the 5th largest trading partner, 3rd largest export market and 3rd largest investor of Ho Chi Minh City.
Mr. Ngo Minh Chau hopes that this event will help build another bridge to bring relations between Ho Chi Minh City and Aichi Province in particular and Japan in general to new heights, providing a strong foundation for bilateral relations. Will contribute to creating inspiration. Comprehensive strategic cooperation between Vietnam and Japan, which is about to turn 10 years old.
An activity within the framework of the Meeting with Ho Chi Minh City program – Promoting investment and tourism cooperation between Japan and Ho Chi Minh City
In response, Aichi Governor Omura Hideki recalled the signing of a memorandum of understanding to establish friendly and cooperative relations with Ho Chi Minh City since 2016. According to a survey of Aichi businesses, Vietnam has been chosen as the most preferred investment for the third consecutive year. Place.
Currently, there are 200 businesses operating in Vietnam in Aichi province, of which 60 are investing in Ho Chi Minh City.
Aichi Province will continue to promote economic cooperation with Vietnam in general and Ho Chi Minh City in particular, encouraging businesses to increase research and investment.
On November 11 and 12, Mr. Ngo Minh Chau and the Vietnamese delegation attended the Vietnam-Japan Festival in Aichi.
Both the meeting and the celebration are within the framework of several events that Japan organizes to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
Mr. Ngo Minh Chau, Mr. Omura Hideki and members of two delegations enjoy Vietnamese photos at the Vietnam-Japan Festival in Aichi on November 12.
In his opening speech, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee emphasized that the Vietnam-Japan Festival in Aichi will build a bridge to enhance friendship, understanding and sharing between the two peoples of Vietnam-Japan, thereby Many vivid cultural experiences will come. Opportunities to expand cooperation for people from all walks of life as well as for businesses from both countries.
Some other photos from the Vietnam-Japan Festival in Aichi on November 12:
