Introducing about business matching opportunities with businesses in Kochi Prefecture, Japan

26 Nov 2024

By: B&Company

B&Company, a Tokyo-based company, is authorized by the KOCHI Prefectural Industrial Promotion Center (Japan) as the KOCHI Vietnam Support Desk. This project aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Kochi Prefecture to expand their markets and develop their businesses in Vietnam.

About Kochi Support Desk Vietnam

The Kochi Industrial Promotion Center was established to drive industrial development in Kochi Prefecture (Japan) and contribute to the growth of a vibrant local economy. The center provides comprehensive support for revitalizing local industries, leveraging the region’s unique strengths and resources. To advance this mission, the Kochi Industrial Promotion Center has launched business promotion support programs targeting foreign markets through the establishment of “Support Desks” in selected countries, including Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

With extensive experience in providing business support services, B&Company Vietnam has been appointed by the Kochi Industrial Promotion Center to operate the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk for the 2024–2025 term. This initiative aims to facilitate the expansion of Kochi-based companies into the Vietnamese market. The support desk program includes a variety of business connection activities and matching services for Kochi companies in key sectors such as industrial manufacturing, machinery and equipment, paper products, and disaster prevention solutions.

Promising opportunities to partner with companies from Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture, located on the southern side of Shikoku, stretches along the Pacific Ocean and boasts a stunning natural landscape, including the pristine waters of the Shimanto River and lush forests that cover approximately 84% of the region.

Kochi offers substantial opportunities for Vietnamese companies seeking high-quality products and dependable partnerships. Renowned for its rich agricultural output and specialized manufacturing industries, Kochi produces a diverse array of goods that cater to Vietnam’s growing market demand. The prefecture also leads in innovation, with a focus on sustainable practices and disaster-prevention technologies. By collaborating with Kochi-based businesses, Vietnamese companies can gain access to premium products and partner on projects that drive economic growth and technological advancements.

Vietnamese companies can explore opportunities to connect with Kochi businesses as potential suppliers, collaborative partners, or outsourcing clients in the following key industries:

Industrial Machinery & Components

Kochi companies specialize in producing high-precision machinery such as milling machines, gun-drilling machines, and CNC tool grinders. These products align well with the needs of Vietnamese manufacturers in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and mold production. Notable companies like Chuo-Seiki Co., Ltd. and Miroku Machine Tool, INC. offer advanced solutions for precision machining, particularly for processing small-diameter and deep holes.

Agricultural Machinery

Kochi is renowned for its innovative agricultural machinery, designed to improve farming efficiency and productivity. These products cater to both Japanese and Vietnamese agricultural practices, addressing the increasing demand for modernized farming solutions in Vietnam.

Civil Engineering Machinery

Kochi’s civil engineering sector features companies providing durable and innovative solutions for infrastructure development. Their equipment meets the growing demand for construction projects in Vietnam, including large-scale developments like roads, bridges, and urban infrastructure.

Environmental and Biomass Machinery

Kochi companies are at the forefront of environmental sustainability, offering biomass machinery and eco-friendly technologies. These solutions align with Vietnam’s emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable industrial practices, creating opportunities for partnerships in green technology development.

Disaster Prevention Products

Drawing on Japan’s expertise in disaster management, Kochi companies provide high-quality disaster prevention products and solutions. These offerings are especially relevant for Vietnam’s regions that are vulnerable to natural disasters, such as floods and typhoons.

Papermaking & Wood Products

Kochi’s long-standing tradition in papermaking and wood products includes companies that supply high-quality materials for packaging, architecture, and construction. These products address Vietnam’s growing construction industry and the need for sustainable building materials.

Other Products

Beyond these core sectors, Kochi companies produce a wide variety of specialty goods, including cutting-edge technologies and tools customized for niche markets in Vietnam.

For more detailed information about Kochi companies and their products, please visit: https://joho-kochi.or.jp/mono/pdf/english.pdf

How to connect – Kochi Support Desk Vietnam activities

Operated by B&Company Vietnam, the Kochi Support Desk Vietnam offers a range of services to bridge Kochi companies with potential partners in Vietnam. From building market knowledge to facilitating practical business connections, the desk provides a comprehensive approach to support partnerships.

For Kochi companies, the support desk organizes various activities, including raising awareness of Kochi businesses in Vietnam, publishing industry landscape reviews, providing tailored market consultations, identifying and connecting with potential partners, supporting participation in exhibitions and business matching events, and arranging business matching meetings.

As part of this process, B&Company seeks to engage relevant Vietnamese companies. Vietnamese businesses interested in collaborating with Kochi companies can directly contact the Kochi Vietnam Support Desk to share their partnership goals and explore valuable matching opportunities in related fields.

Kochi Vietnam Support Desk – Contact information:

• Address (Hanoi): 4F, VINARE Building, 141 Le Duan, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

• Address (HCMC): 501, 5F, Duong Anh Bld., 181 Dien Bien Phu, Dakao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

• Phone: +84 24 3633 0847 (Japanese and Vietnamese available)

• Email: kochisupportdesk@b-company.jp

B&Company Vietnam is a 100% Japanese-invested consulting company established in 2008 and is one of the first Japanese companies to provide in-depth market research services in Vietnam. The company provides services such as market research, strategic consulting, and business matching for international clients. Over the years, B&Company has been a trusted support partner of Japanese organizations and associations in Vietnam such as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), and the Tokyo SME Support Center.

Currently, B&Company has built a database of more than 900,000 businesses in Vietnam, helping businesses find partners and analyze the market effectively. The sectors that B&Company has supported include manufacturing, healthcare, education, finance, real estate, and information technology, with the goal of helping businesses optimize their strategies when entering the Vietnamese market.

B&Company, Inc.

The first Japanese company specializing in market research in Vietnam since 2008. We provide a wide range of services including industry reports, industry interviews, consumer surveys, business matching. Additionally, we have recently developed a database of over 900,000 companies in Vietnam, which can be used to search for partners and analyze the market.

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