Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) and its Japan–Mekong Economic Committee to step up coordination with ministries and relevant agencies of both countries to boost investment and enhance its quality, particularly through stronger technology transfer and support for Vietnamese firms to improve competitiveness and participate more deeply in Japanese global value chains.
Hosting a delegation of leaders from 37 JCCI member companies led by Keita Ishii, Chairman of the Japan–Mekong Economic Committee and Chairman and CEO of Itochu Corporation, on Monday, the PM said the Việt Nam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world continues to grow robustly. Japan remains one of Việt Nam’s top investors, with 5,722 valid projects worth US$78.9 billion as of January 31, 2026. Two-way trade in 2025 exceeded $51.43 billion for the first time, while Japan is also Việt Nam’s largest labour cooperation partner. He praised the role of JCCI and the Japan–Mekong Economic Committee in promoting bilateral ties and acting as a bridge for Japanese enterprises to expand investment in Việt Nam.
