The rate is the highest in ASEAN and third in Asia-Pacific only after India and Bangladesh.

Cat Lai Terminal in Ho Chi Minh City.

Another survey of JETRO also revealed Vietnam ranks only after teh U.S. as a favourite destination for investment for Japanese companies.

JETRO said Japanese businesses’ expectation of higher revenue is based on the Vietnamese market’s current export expansion and growth potential.

Most small- and medium-sized enterprises in the group want to expand their activities in the non-manufacturing industry.

Also according to the poll, conducted in August and September last year, the prospect of business profit in Vietnam in 2022 recovered strongly after the Covid-19 pandemic, especially regarding the sectors of production - consumption and direct services.

Japanese newspaper lauds V-pop star from Bac Giang province

The Japan Times has complimented Vietnamese singer Phung Khanh Linh, a native from Bac Giang province for her latest album ‘Citopia,’ which embraced city pop, a popular urban Japanese sound from the 1980s.

Renowned Japanese musician Kitaro to perform in Vietnam next year

Japanese musician and composer Kitaro, widely regarded as a pioneer of New Age music, will perform at a concert here next February.

Japanese beauty crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 at finale in Vietnam

Erina Hanawa from Japan was crowned Miss Tourism World 2022 at the beauty pageant’s finale held in Vinh Yen city, the northern province of Vinh Phuc, on December 10.

Vietnam keen on boosting partnership with Japanese localities: official

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh has affirmed that Vietnam is keen on promoting partnership among localities of Vietnam and Japan, considering it as a substantial and effective cooperation channel for both sides to beef up bilateral ties in various fields.

Vietnamese Ao Dai introduced to Japanese friends

The history of Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress) through various periods of time was introduced to Japanese friends during an event held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19.

Source: VnExpress