November 15, 2024 | 05:34 GMT +7
November 15, 2024 | 05:34 GMT +7
Hotline: 0913.378.918
Attendees at the conference included Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam; Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu; Mr. Kunieda Gen from the Export and International Relations Department, representing the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries; along with numerous businesses from the agriculture sector in both Vietnam and Japan.
The conference featured four presentations focusing on practical and specific content regarding the current situation, opportunities, potential, and policies encouraging trade and investment in the agricultural sector between the two countries.
In his speech, Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam noted that the presentations revealed several trends. The agricultural structures of the two countries complement each other, with Vietnam exporting products that leverage its agricultural land, and tropical agricultural products, while importing agricultural production inputs like machinery, fertilizers, and high-quality temperate agricultural products from Japan.
Regarding investment, Japanese companies are also leveraging their technology and capital strengths to invest in agricultural production in Vietnam, forming supply chains for the Japanese market and exporting to third countries.
However, Deputy Minister Tran Thanh Nam also mentioned that despite the potential for trade and investment, the growth in these areas is not yet stable, and the proportion of agricultural trade between the two countries remains modest compared to global agricultural trade. The potential for cooperation has not yet been fully realized in concrete results.
He added that in 2023, Japan was the third-largest export market for Vietnamese agricultural, forestry, and fishery products. In the first six months of 2024, export value to Japan reached $ 1.91 billion, accounting for 6.6%, a 5% increase.
The Deputy Minister emphasized that the current period presents a great opportunity for Vietnamese and Japanese businesses to be more dynamic, fully utilize their capabilities, strengthen connections and trade to seize and leverage existing advantages in history, geography, investment environment, business conditions, and government support from both countries to enhance trade and investment in agriculture.
The Deputy Minister expressed satisfaction with the opportunity to listen to and discuss the issues and concerns of businesses regarding trade and investment in Vietnamese agriculture. He committed that based on understanding the concerns and aspirations of the Japanese side, the delegation would advise the Ministry and Government to develop mechanisms and policies to further encourage and support agricultural trade and investment between Vietnam and Japan.
Translated by Hoang Duy
(VAN) The ocean and coastal areas are enormous carbon sinks that have not yet been fully exploited. The potential and future of blue carbon credits are gaining increasing attention from countries.
(VAN) The Vietnam Foodexpo 2024, the Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition of 2024, has recently launched, offering a diverse array of food products from various regions of the nation.
(VAN) The Ministry of National Defense conducted an inspection and held discussions on anti-IUU fishing efforts at Ben Da Border Guard Station on November 12 (Border Guard Command of Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province).
(VAN) Transitioning to agroecology is a key approach to fostering sustainable development in Southeast Asia, ensuring both economic benefits and quality of life.
(VAN) Binh Thuan province will support the satellite service subscription fee for the vessel monitoring system (VMS) on fishing boats in the area to help fishermen ease their difficulties and lift the 'yellow card'.
(VAN) Having suffered damage from African swine fever outbreak, Tay Ninh is increasing vigilance so the disease can no longer affect livestock and the economy.
(VAN) The deaths of tigers, leopards, and lions due to A/H5N1 at the Vuon Xoai Ecotourism Area and My Quynh Safari forces Dong Nai's veterinary sector to change its response strategy.