Japanese businesses to build links with local universities

Many Japanese businesses investing in Vietnam have been seeking cooperation in joint surveys, research and human resources exchanges with local universities as a crucial step to expand in Vietnam beyond Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, writes Cong Thanh for Viet Nam News.

A survey on potential cooperation between 24 universities of Vietnam and Japanese businesses in Vietnam was recently organised by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The survey revealed that 68% of surveyed Japanese businesses in Vietnam wanted to implement shared research or surveys and human resources exchanges with universities in Vietnam.

Director of JETRO Hanoi Office Nakajima Takeo said Japanese investors have been seeking new destinations in Vietnam in recent years, but human resources, research, technological capabilities and science knowledge at local universities are limited. He said JETRO’s survey aimed to show the true potential in cooperation and shared research and studies among Japanese businesses and local universities.
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