A seminar took place in Fukuoka on November 7 with a view to sharing information and promoting business expansion into Vietnam among Japanese enterprises in the Kyushu region.

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai speaks at the seminar on November 7.

The event was jointly organised by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, the Fukuoka and Kumamoto Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Vietnam’s Newtatco company, and Japan’s Business Support World company.

It saw the presence of over 150 representatives from economic associations, enterprises, academia, and training institutions in Japan.

Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Consul General Vu Chi Mai stressed that the seminar sought to enhance networking and investment cooperation between the two countries, particularly as Vietnam pursues market expansion and sustainable economic growth.

She noted that Vietnam’s recent administrative apparatus streamlining efforts are poised to create a more efficient and transparent environment for both domestic and foreign enterprises, including those from Japan.

Beppu Michiyo, Advisor of the Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairwoman of Business Support World, and Nguyen Huy Ha, Deputy Director of Newtatco’s International Cooperation Centre, provided insights into Asian economic trends and Vietnam’s investment cooperation prospects. They highlighted Vietnam’s stable political environment, young workforce, robust growth rate, and favourable investment policies.

Beppu described Vietnam as an emerging manufacturing hub and vibrant consumer market in Southeast Asia, as well as a trusted partner of Japan in the global supply chain.

Ha focused on the rise of digital transformation, e-commerce, and innovation, identifying these as promising areas for collaboration between Vietnamese and Japanese firms.

Chairman of the Kumamoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry Aiichiro Ryuu emphassed that economic ties between Japan, particularly Kyushu, and Vietnam are developing strongly and substantively.

He praised the Consulate General’s role in fostering connections between the two sides' businesses and expressed confidence that through such seminars, Kyushu companies will find new partnership opportunities, contributing to sustainable growth in both countries.

During discussions, Japanese enterprises raised practical questions about investment procedures, licensing timelines, and incentive policies for foreign investors.

The seminar provided an open platform for dialogue and experience-sharing, helping businesses explore cooperation demand and potential entry into Vietnam’s growing market.

This event formed part of the 2025 economic diplomacy activities led by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka to help further deepen Vietnam – Japan relations.

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