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He confirmed that 15 out of 30 Japanese enterprises provided funds to diversify supply chains to ASEAN chose Vietnam as an investment destination.

Mr. Takeo Nakajima said that Vietnam receives a lot of attention. As these figures are officially published, it will certainly surprise neighboring countries.

Mr. Takeo Nakajima, Chief Representative of JETRO Hanoi Photo: VTV

He also said that Japanese enterprises would diversify their supply chains but that would not mean they completely move their production from one country to another. There are many reasons why a number of companies producing face masks, medical equipment, and protective clothing choose Vietnam as an investment destination. Firstly, there are numerous capable and reputable textile and garment enterprises in Vietnam. Moreover, Vietnam has a large number of workers knowing Japanese which is a distinct advantage compared to other countries in the region, he explained.

The Chief Representative of JETRO Hanoi stressed that it was the enthusiasm of the Vietnamese Government in attracting investment from Japan was a pivotal factor making shortcomings like inconsistency, non-transparence, and corruption no longer ominous.

Vietnam has the advantage of low-cost labor Illustrative photo: VTV

Compared with other ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam has the advantage of low-cost labor. Nevertheless, it has increased year by year; therefore, it is necessary for Vietnam to create itself other advantages.

He also suggested Vietnam should soon enhance localization rate and supporting industries in the context of FDI “race” in Southeast Asia is extremely ebullient. Although Vietnam has a population of 100 million, Japan is concerned about the shortage of human resources.

In addition, the travel restriction between the two countries is also regarded as a barrier. That commercial flights have not resumed would partly affect the investment process, especially when most out of 15 enterprises choosing Vietnam have started to carry out their plans to diversify supply chains.

In Southeast Asia, the competition for attracting FDI is very fierce. "It is also a challenge for Vietnam because other countries will strive to improve the business environment”, said Mr. Takeo Nakajima.

When China, the world's factory had to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan and many other countries recognized weaknesses of the fact that the supply chain depends on a country. Therefore, after the crisis of lack of face masks, hand sanitizer, and protective equipment, the Japanese Government for the first time encouraged enterprises to diversify their supply chains in order to reduce economic reliance on China.

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