Vietnamese PM Meets Japanese Businesses at Local Cooperation Forum

On September 6, 2026, within the framework of the Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum held in Hue City, Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with representatives of Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam. This meeting was organized as part of the forum aimed at further deepening local-level cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. The Prime Minister acknowledged the efforts of Japanese companies in contributing to the Vietnamese economy and expressed his intention to further strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Vietnam, under its one-party communist system, has achieved rapid economic growth, actively attracting foreign investment, particularly in manufacturing and export industries. Japan has long been a crucial trade and investment partner for Vietnam, with numerous Japanese companies establishing operations, contributing to job creation and technology transfer. In recent years, interest in Vietnam has intensified amid moves to diversify supply chains. Against this backdrop, the meeting signifies the Vietnamese government's emphasis on collaboration with Japanese firms and its commitment to ongoing dialogue for improving the investment environment and facilitating business operations. Source: Nhan Dan