An Embassy Counsellor discusses Vietnam’s current situation, along with firsthand insights from the President of an SME manufacturer already operating in Vietnam (Registration deadline: February 5)

The Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center will be holding a seminar for companies considering expanding into Vietnam and those already operating in Vietnam to provide an overview of the Vietnamese economy, its prospects, and the secrets to success in Vietnam!

If you are interested in expanding into Vietnam or would like to learn about the latest trends and needs in Vietnam, please come and join us!

[Key points of the seminar]

1. Market overview explanation by the Commercial Counsellor of the Vietnamese Embassy

In the first part, Ta Duc Minh, Commercial Counselor at the Embassy of Vietnam, will be speaking. He will share his expectations for small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo based on the current market and economic situation in Vietnam.

2. Hear success stories of companies that have expanded into Vietnam

In the second part, the president of Yoshimoto Manufacturing Co., Ltd., who has expanded into Vietnam and is active there, will take the stage to talk about the secret to his success in expanding into Vietnam. There will be some stories that you can only hear here, so please come and join us!

3. Limited to in-person participants overseas expansion consultation session held!

After the seminar, we will hold a consultation session with experts for companies considering expanding overseas for the first time (approximately 30 minutes per company ). Please feel free to apply!

[Event Overview]

■ Date and time: Friday, February 6, 2026, 13:00-16:30

■ Hybrid event format (held simultaneously in person and online)

■ Venue: TKP Akihabara Conference Center, Conference Room 2A

■ Capacity: Approximately 150 people (first come, first served, advance registration required)

■ Free fee

■ Deadline: Thursday, February 5th, 5:00 PM

■ Seminar website: https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/TTC/planning/challengeseminar0703.html?0123_BC

■ Application form: https://forms.gle/zB8xcsEm3dHovgu96

[Contact Information]

Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center

Business Strategy Department, Sales Channel and Overseas Expansion Support Division, Overseas Expansion Challenge Support Team
Sumitomo Corporation Kanda Izumicho Building 9F, 1-13 Kanda Izumicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0024

TEL: 03-5822-7241

Email: ttc@tokyo-kosha.or.jp

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