Ho Chi Minh City seeks more manufacturing investment from Aichi firms
Japan had 2,346 investment projects in the Vietnamese city as of August 31, with registered capital of approximately US$15.36 billion.
Ho Chi Minh City officials have invited businesses from Japan’s Aichi prefecture to pursue manufacturing and other investments, presenting opportunities at a 2026 investment conference in Nagoya attended by more than 180 government and business representatives.
The sectors presented included high-technology industries, logistics, supply chains, green energy and tourism. The city promised to support Aichi investors as they explore opportunities and carry out projects, and designated its Investment and Trade Promotion Center to coordinate follow-up work.
Tran Van Bay, vice-chairman of the city administration, said Japan remained a key investment partner. As of August 31, it ranked third among the 152 countries and territories investing in the city, with 2,346 projects representing approximately US$15.36 billion in registered capital.
Pham Quang Nhat, head of the promotion centre, said foreign investment exceeded US$19.1 billion over the first 10 months of 2026, four times the amount recorded in the corresponding period a year earlier.
The conference commemorated a decade of friendship and cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Aichi. An exhibition accompanied the investment-promotion activities for the first time, allowing companies to present projects and meet potential partners. Discussions also covered industrial parks, workforce development and the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing.
Aichi Governor Omura Hideaki said the prefecture would keep encouraging economic exchanges and cooperation with the city, which he described as a leading Vietnamese destination for Aichi businesses.
