More Japanese firms opt for Vietnam after China
By Duc Minh December 22, 2020 | 03:30 pm GMT+7
Workers assemble cars in a factory of Toyota Vietnam in the northern province of Vinh Phuc. Photo courtesy of Toyota Vietnam.
Twenty-two more Japanese firms have registered Vietnam as their next investment destination under a scheme in which the Japanese government will fund a production shift from China.
With the latest additions, 37 out of 81 Japanese firms receiving the government s subsidies to move factories out of China and set them up in Southeast Asian markets have opted for Vietnam, Japanese ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio said at a conference between Japanese firms and the Vietnamese government Monday.
Dec 21, 2020
Among the most important relationships that the incoming Biden administration must nurture is with Japan. The two nations when teamed together are proven potent counterweights to the increasing military challenges posed by China, North Korea and Russia in both Asia and beyond,
Unlike other bilateral U.S. ties, the relationship between former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and soon-to-be former President Donald Trump’s grew stronger over the past four years.
To respond to continued threats, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and President-elect Joe Biden must find ways to continue this relationship moving forward. One way to do this is through closer coordination on procurement of weapons and weapon components.
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Jetro unveils campaign to support certification of Japanese foods Filed on December 19, 2020
The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is launching the Fudo Nippon campaign, a certification programme launched for outlets serving Japanese foods and beverages. The certification attests to the partners’ use of authentic Japanese products and ingredients, offering consumers added reassurance of the quality of products from Japan. The campaign is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF).
“With the growing appeal of Japanese foods among the discerning population in the UAE and the region, we are pleased to launch this campaign to encourage Japanese Food Ingredients Supporter Stores Overseas in their efforts to provide their customers with the best foods, beverages, and ingredients from Japan,” said Masami Ando, managing director of Jetro Dubai and Mena.