Dong Nai reaffirms support for Japanese investors

On June 5, Nguyen Kim Long, Member of Dong Nai Party Committee’s Standing Board and Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, hosted a working session with a delegation from the Japanese Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, led by its Chairman, Kume Kunihide. Representatives of relevant departments and agencies of Dong Nai City also attended the meeting.

Nguyen Kim Long, Member of Dong Nai Party Committee’s Standing Board and Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, exchanges views with Kume Kunihide, Chairman of the Japanese Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by Ngoc Lien.

Sharing updates on Japanese investment activities in Dong Nai, Kume Kunihide said many Japanese enterprises operating in the locality have achieved strong growth in recent years, expanding production capacity, increasing investment and upgrading their facilities with modern equipment. Japanese business operations in Dong Nai have remained stable and continued to expand, expressing his hope that the city will remain an attractive destination for Japanese investors in the years ahead. In addition to supporting the continued growth and expansion of Japanese enterprises in Dong Nai, Kume expressed his hope that city leaders would soon hold a dialogue with the Japanese business community to exchange views and address issues facing enterprises.

Kume Kunihide, Chairman of the Japanese Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City, presents a commemorative painting to Dong Nai City leaders. Photo by Ngoc Lien.

Responding to the association’s proposals, Nguyen Kim Long said Dong Nai recently welcomed Party General Secretary and State President To Lam during a working visit with local leaders. Accordingly, top leader To Lam outlined a number of development opportunities for Dong Nai and suggested several special mechanisms and policies that could support the city’s future growth. Alongside support from the Central government, Dong Nai remains committed to supporting businesses throughout their investment and business operations in the locality, including Japanese enterprises, he emphasized.

Representatives of the Japanese Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City pose for a commemorative photo with Dong Nai City leaders and representatives of local departments and agencies following the meeting. Photo by Ngoc Lien.

The Permanent Vice Chairman expressed his hope that Japanese businesses would continue exploring investment opportunities in Dong Nai. He noted that the city is actively encouraging investment in industrial parks in Northern Dong Nai and has introduced a range of incentives for investors choosing to locate there. While these industrial parks are farther from Long Thanh International Airport, they offer favorable conditions for agro-processing industries thanks to their proximity to raw-material production areas.

He also expressed his expectation that the meeting would provide the Japanese Business Association with a deeper understanding of Dong Nai, creating a foundation for new cooperation opportunities between the city and Japanese partners. He called on the association to continue serving as an effective bridge, helping connect Dong Nai with Japanese enterprises and investors seeking new business and investment opportunities.

Japan ranks second in the number of foreign-invested projects in Dong Nai and third in total registered investment capital, with 288 projects worth nearly US$5.9 billion. Over the years, Japanese enterprises have made significant contributions to the city’s socio-economic development by creating jobs, supporting industrial development and promoting trade and services. They have played a particularly important role in the development of Dong Nai’s supporting industries.

By N.Lien – Translated by Minh Nguyet, Thu Ha