Vietnamese Entrepreneurs Seek Opportunities To Expand Exports To Japan

In June 11th, Vietnam's coast defense industry and Commerce Bureau and Vietnam Trade and Industry Promotion Center jointly held a seminar on HaiPhong, focusing on developing opportunities and expanding exports to Japan.

The seminar attracted more than 60 enterprises. They are looking for opportunities to enter the potential Japanese market.

Experts from Japan confirm that the Japanese market has a huge demand for Vietnamese textiles and handicrafts, clothing and bamboo souvenirs. Now the Japanese market is more welcoming.

As a matter of fact, as the materials of these textiles and handicrafts are natural, and the quality and design of Vietnam are very good, most Japanese buyers will often purchase these imported products.

Statistics released recently by the Ministry of industry and Commerce (MOIT) showed that Vietnam's exports to Japan reached 2 billion 700 million US dollars in the first 4 months of 2008, an increase of 68% over the same period last year.

Exports of textiles and clothing ranked second, with exports reaching US $67 million 600 thousand in April alone, and exports of US $243 million in the first 4 months of this year.

Vietnam's industry will pay more attention to quality and design, which will ensure that Vietnamese products are more popular in the international market.

It will also promote Vietnam's export to its partner countries and expand foreign exchange earnings, including Japan.