The workshop was coordinated by the KansaiBureau of the Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan-Vietnam BusinessSupport Centre, and the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association in Sakai,among others.
A representative from the Kansai Bureauof Economy, Trade and Industry stated that Japanese firms considerVietnam as a top investment destination.
More than 120participating enterprises learned about the trade ties between Vietnamand Japan, the Vietnamese economy and relevant policies.
They commended Vietnam for its business climate and investmentopportunities during the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community, aswell as its active role in establishing multilateral free tradeagreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the RegionalComprehensive Economic Partnership.
They spoke highly of the revised laws on investment and enterprise establishment that will take effect on July 1.
Business leaders expressed their hope for continuous support from theVietnamese Government, particularly in accelerating investment licensingprocess.
The Japanese business community suggestedthe Consulate General of Vietnam launch additional sector-specificworkshops on agriculture, human resources and real estate.
The southern-central Kansai region includes the prefectures of Osaka, Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Hyogo and Shiga.-VNA