At the seminar, participants learn about consumer protection laws and administration in Japan as presented by Ms. Ayumi Edakubo, an expert from the National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan (NCAC). Hypothetical cases and intensive group discussions on several typical topics such as personal information fraud, recall products, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are also provided under the instruction of the Japanese expert. VCA's representative is also briefly introducing the newly enacted Law on the Protection of Consumer Rights and related enforcement guidelines, which is expected to help create a stringent legal corridor for consumer protection activities in Vietnam. The seminar is a good chance for participants to acquire practical experience and skills for consultation service on consumer affairs. This training seminar is the final activity under the framework of the JICA funded "Project for Strengthening Capacity of Consumer Protection Administration". The project, … [Read more...] about Japan and Vietnam share experiences in enforcement of consumer rights protection
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Enhancing attraction of IPO and M&A between Japan and Vietnam
(MPI Portal) - In front of the difficulties of enterprises over attracting and using capital, selecting effective investment form, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), Tokyo Stock Exchange and RECOF Corporation, Japan co-held the Workshop "Attracting of Initial public offering (IPO), mergers and acquisitions (M&A) between Japan and Vietnam " on March 05th in Hanoi. The participants of the seminar were including Mr. Vu Tien Loc, the President of VCCI; Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Dang Huy Dong; Deputy General Director of Hanoi Stock Exchange Nguyen Anh Phong; Executive Director of Tokyo Stock Exchange Yasuyuki Konuma; CEO of RECOF, Japan Toshifumi Iwaguchi; accompanying with representatives from enterprises, ministries, sectors and media. Giving the opening speech, Mr. Vu Tien Loc acknowledged a harsh 2011 for both Vietnamese economy and global economy, with challenges in unemployment rate, high inflation… Facing to the difficulties in 2012, … [Read more...] about Enhancing attraction of IPO and M&A between Japan and Vietnam
International Workshop on Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer in Japan and Vietnam
On July 31, 2012, in Hanoi MOST Management Training Institute (MTI) - Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) organized the International Workshop on Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer in Japan and Vietnam. The Workshop was aimed at introducing on status of intellectual property management and lessons learnt on technology transfer in Japan and Vietnam. Participating in the Workshop, on the Japanese side were Professor Toshiya Watanabe, lecturer at Tokyo University; Professor Hiroshi Kato, lecturer at Nihon University; on the Vietnamese side were Mr. Vũ Văn Khiêm, Director of MTI, Mr. Trần Công Yên, Deputy Director of MTI; Ms. Lê Thị Việt Lâm, Deputy Director of Department of International Cooperation - MOST; together with agencies under MOST, universities, research institutes relating to fields of domestic intellectual property and technology transfer. In the Workshop, participants have been provided with lectures of two Japanese professors to introduce … [Read more...] about International Workshop on Intellectual Property Management and Technology Transfer in Japan and Vietnam
Joint Statement on the Deepening Relations between Japan and Vietnam
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Nguyen Minh Triet and Madam paid a State Visit to Japan from 25 to 29 November, 2007 at the invitation of Japan, which was the first visit by President of Vietnam as well as the first State Guest from Vietnam. On 26 November, 2007, ensuing the solemn welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan warmly received and hosted a State Banquet in honor of President Nguyen Minh Triet and Madam. On 27 November, 2007, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda and President Nguyen Minh Triet held a Summit meeting, which proceeded in a cordial and productive atmosphere. The two sides noted with satisfaction the impressive development in the overall relations between Japan and Vietnam, in particular Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung's official visit to Japan in October, 2006 when the leaders of the two countries issued the "Japan-Vietnam Joint Statement Toward a Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in … [Read more...] about Joint Statement on the Deepening Relations between Japan and Vietnam
Japan and Vietnam to strengthen partnership
The year 2010 saw great strides in the bilateral relationship between Vietnam and Japan, with the two countries committing to a comprehensive partnership, covering economic, politic, security and cultural areas. Japan Ambassador to Vietnam Yasuaki Tanizaki spoke with VIR's Lien Huong about the biggest achievements in the two countries' cooperation and future steps aimed at moving bilateral relationship forward. The first Japan-Vietnam Partnership Dialogue was opened in Hanoi in December 2010 and the second dialogue is to be held in Japan this year. What is the meaning of this dialogue to bilateral relationship of Japan and Vietnam? Japan and Vietnam have been building a strong mutual trust and friendly cooperative relationship on the foundation of the strategic partnership. However, the cooperative relationship is not only concerned with economic areas such as trade, investment and economic development that are growing strongly. Japan and Vietnam are also building a more … [Read more...] about Japan and Vietnam to strengthen partnership