Kyushu - Vietnam Business Association debuts

The KVBA consists of  25 member enterprises from both countries and is tasked with providing economic information for its members. Other activities include organising business matching workshops and conferences; helping businesses survey markets and open branches, representative offices, manufacturing establishments in each respective country; and arranging fact-finding trips.

Upon addressing the launch of the event, Luong Lan Anh, Vietnamese co-chair of the KVBA and general director of the JAT Joint Stock Company, said during the past decade of working with Japanese partners she has sought to set up a Vietnamese business association in Japan. The association will therefore work practically for the sake of society and create sustainable value for future generations.

In line with these aims, the KVBA will act as a voluntary and non-profit community connecting organisation, she noted.

Junji Miyake, Japanese co-chair of the association and general director of the Sun Create Idea company, expressed appreciation for the assistance given by the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka, adding that the KVBA will help connect firms from both sides and become a growth drivers in the Kyushu region.

Most notably, Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka Vu Binh was elected Honourary Chairman of the association.

He described the establishment of the KVBA as a vivid demonstration of the growth of the Vietnamese community, particularly as it is strongly connected with the thriving strategic partnership between the two countries.

He expressed his hope that the association will live up to its founders’ expectations and bring about a range of benefits for members whilst contributing to joint economic ties.