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Tokyo (VNA) – A teleconferenceon trading in consumer goods between Vietnam and Japan was held in Tokyo on June 30,with nearly 40 Vietnamese producers and 55 Japanese importers taking part.
With one plenary session and eight tradesessions, the event is expected to boost two-way trade as the COVID-19 pandemic hasdisrupted global supply chains and hurt global trade.
Japanese experts updated the latestregulations and procedures related to the import of consumer goods in thecountry. Participants at the event also discussed business opportunities.
Talking with the Vietnam News Agency, Vietnamese Trade Counsellor in Japan Ta Duc Minh expressed his hopethat via the event, Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises will learn more abouteach side’s needs and ability, thereby reaching mutually-beneficial deals.
According to the Vietnam Trade Office inJapan, Japan is one of the most important trade partners of Vietnam. In thefirst five months of this year, two-way trade went up 2.2 percent annually to15.6 billion USD. Of which, 7.83 billion USD was Vietnam’s exports.
Experts forecast that once the pandemic isunder control, demand for consumer goods such as agro-forestry-aquatic products andhousehold appliances in Japan will increase./.
