An event for cultural and commercial exchange between Vietnam and Japan kicked off ​on November 19 in the Mekong City of Can Tho's Ninh Kieu district. (Sources: tuoitre.vn)
(VOVworld) – A Vietnam-Japan cultural and trade exchange opened in Can Tho city on Thursday. Leaders of Can Tho and other Mekong delta provinces praised Vietnam-Japan cooperation potential in Vietnam’s Mekong delta in agriculture, training, and labor exports. Japanese Consul General in HCM city Nakajima Satoshi said: “We hope that this will be a good opportunity for Japanese companies to come learn about Can Tho and Vietnam’s Mekong delta. As Can Tho is the center of the Mekong delta and has great potential I think many Japanese companies will consider making their investments here.” The program, which includes screenings of Japanese films and performances, is expected to attract 50,000 Vietnamese and foreign visitors.