As part of the National Trade Promotion Program 2025, approved by the Minister of Industry and Trade under Decision No. 4057/QĐ-BCT dated December 31, 2024, the Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE) is organizing the “Vietnam Trade Mission to Japan”, in conjunction with participation in the World Expo Osaka 2025.
1. Objectives
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To showcase and promote Vietnamese goods and services to Japanese importers.
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To enhance export business opportunities to the Japanese market through seminars, B2B networking, and direct meetings between Vietnamese enterprises and Japanese trade organizations, importers, distributors, retailers, and manufacturers.
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To promote the image of Vietnamese enterprises and national brands.
2. Scale
Approximately 20–25 representatives from relevant agencies, organizations, and enterprises.
3. Tentative Schedule
May 24 – June 1, 2025
4. Locations
Osaka, Aichi, and Tokyo, Japan
5. Industries of Focus
The program targets multiple sectors, with priority given to:
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Machinery and engineering
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Agricultural products and food
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Furniture, wooden and plastic products, toys
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Textiles, garments, leather, and footwear
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Handicrafts, information technology, new technologies, digital transformation, green energy, and products awarded the National Brand title 2024
6. Participants
Enterprises from all economic sectors; trade and investment promotion organizations (Trade Promotion Centers, Industry Associations); industrial zones, export processing zones, and representatives from ministries and local authorities.
7. Selection Criteria
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Enterprises with export capacity and market development potential in Japan in the priority sectors.
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Participants must have international business experience and negotiation skills for trade discussions with Japanese partners.
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Companies must submit registration documents within the specified deadline.
8. Participation Costs
a. State Support:
Each selected participant (enterprise, trade promotion center, or industry association) will receive:
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One round-trip airfare (Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City – Osaka/Tokyo – Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City) for one representative;
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Coverage of seminar and B2B meeting organization costs in Japan, as stipulated in Circular No. 11/2019/TT-BCT (July 30, 2019) guiding the implementation of the National Trade Promotion Program.
All other expenses shall be borne by participants.
b. Non-supported Participants:
Organizations not eligible for state support shall cover their own expenses.
9. Registration Deadline
Before March 20, 2025
Detailed information and registration form: See attached document (Chuong_trinh_Doan_Nhat_Ban__1__e0921.docx)
Contact Information
Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency (VIETRADE)
7th Floor, 20 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
📞 Tel: (024) 3936 4792 (Ext. 111 or 117)
📠 Fax: (024) 3936 9493
📧 Email: ellebui2712@gmail.com | thuybt@vietrade.gov.vn
Contact Persons:
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Ms. Nguyen Phuong – 0856 271 200
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Ms. Bui Thuy – 0904 413 575