Pacific Group Participates in Japan Kanagawa Festival in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 12 November 2025
On 12 November 2025, Pacific Group attended the Japan Kanagawa Festival held in Ho Chi Minh City, an event aimed at promoting business connections and expanding cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Kanagawa Prefecture, contributing to the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
During the festival, Pacific Group had the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with Kanagawa’s Governor Yuji Kuroiwa and representatives from multiple Japanese companies. The event provided a platform to explore investment, technology collaboration, and workforce development opportunities between Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises.
Nguyen Van Dung, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, highlighted the long-standing friendly relationship between Ho Chi Minh City and Kanagawa, which began in 2013 with the cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Yokohama, Kanagawa’s capital. He emphasized that the city’s new urban development vision, “Three Regions – One Special Zone – Three Corridors – Five Pillars,” identifies Japan, particularly advanced prefectures like Kanagawa, as key partners in fostering sustainable and creative growth.
Governor Yuji Kuroiwa introduced Kanagawa’s investment potential and opportunities, highlighting its leadership in robotics, satellite technology, and innovation. The prefecture offers attractive incentives, including support of up to 12% of project costs, a 50% reduction in property tax, and assistance with office rentals.
Mr. Le Ngoc Anh Minh shared a photo with the Governor of Kanagawa
Okabe Mitsutoshi Yuji, Chief Representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, noted that Vietnam remains a top focus for Japanese investment, ranking first in ASEAN for future investment potential. He also highlighted the growing trend of Vietnamese companies expanding into Japan, especially in key sectors such as information technology.
Through its participation, Pacific Group reaffirmed its commitment to fostering strategic collaboration between Vietnam and Kanagawa, seeking opportunities in technology transfer, investment, and workforce development to support sustainable growth and innovation.
