Press conference with information about the 9th Vietnam - Japan Festival in Ho Chi Minh City - Photo: N.BINH
"The 9th Japan - Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City" will take place from March 9 to 10 at 3-23 Park, District 9 with main activities such as: exchange program trade, cuisine, tourism and promoting Vietnamese products.
There will also be a seminar and trade talks to promote Japanese tourism in Vietnam at Nikko Saigon Hotel on March 8.
On February 29, at the press conference announcing the festival, Mr. Ono Masuo - Japanese consul general in Ho Chi Minh City - affirmed that the annual Vietnam - Japan Festival has proven the deep relationship, friendship and understanding between the two peoples.
This year, in addition to a series of familiar activities, the festival will have the participation of the Japan Tourism Promotion Organization in Vietnam.
This organization's booth is expected to have many activities introducing the beauty of Japanese culture and cuisine with the hope of attracting city residents to participate, enjoy these attractions and make travel plans. Japan.
“The fact that the Japanese yen is devaluing gives Vietnamese people the opportunity to travel now at a cheaper cost. I hope that more and more Vietnamese tourists will come to Japan in the near future," expressed the Japanese Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City.
Japan is currently Vietnam's leading economic partner, ranked 2nd in labor cooperation, 3rd in investment and tourism cooperation, and 4th in trade cooperation.
By the end of 2023, Japan is the third largest foreign investor in Ho Chi Minh City with 3 projects, total investment capital of more than 1.657 billion USD.
This festival will strengthen connections and promote cultural, trade and culinary exchanges between the two countries. At the same time, helping businesses on both sides find and promote business cooperation opportunities.
