[To All Food-Related Companies Considering Expansion into Vietnam] Applications are Now Open for Participation in a Local Public-Private Business Mission
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) is recruiting participants for a public-private business mission to Vietnam, scheduled from July 13-17, 2026. This mission aims to strengthen overseas business development for the food industry, fostering synergy with export expansion. An online briefing session will be held on April 20, 2026, for interested companies.
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・Applications are being accepted for participation in a public-private business mission targeting the food industry interested in expanding business into Vietnam.
・An online briefing session regarding this mission will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), in response to the Basic Plan for Food, Agriculture and Rural Areas established in April 2025, is strengthening initiatives for the overseas expansion of the food industry from the perspective of creating synergy with the expansion of exports of agricultural, forestry, and fishery products and foods.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking participants for a public-private business mission to be dispatched to Vietnam from Monday, July 13, 2026, to Friday, July 17, 2026, targeting food-related companies such as food manufacturers and the food service industry interested in overseas business development in Vietnam.
This mission is scheduled to include visits to local government agencies and related companies, as well as opportunities for opinion exchange, making it an excellent chance to grasp the local situation. We encourage you to participate.
Additionally, to provide an overview of the mission and gather your requests, an online briefing session will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026. Those considering participation are strongly encouraged to attend.
1. Schedule and Destinations
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026 to Friday, July 17, 2026
Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Socialist Republic of Vietnam
This mission will begin with on-site assembly on Monday, July 13, and conclude with on-site dispersal on Thursday, July 16.
2. Itinerary
July 13 (Monday) - Participation Required
Morning: Depart from Narita Airport
Afternoon: Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), transfer to hotel
Evening: Opinion exchange meeting with Japanese food-related companies already established in VietnamJuly 14 (Tuesday) - Participation Required
Morning: Opinion exchange with Vietnam Export Support Platform
Briefing on the local investment environment
Afternoon: Business matching event
Evening: Opinion exchange meeting with local food-related companiesJuly 15 (Wednesday) - Participation Required
Morning: Visit logistics and other facilities of Japanese companies in Vietnam
Afternoon: Site visit to local food retailers (supermarkets, etc.)
Depart from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City)
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), transfer to hotelJuly 16 (Thursday) - Participation Required
Morning: Bilateral consultations with Vietnamese government authorities
Afternoon: Visit to Japanese companies in Vietnam
Evening: Depart from Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi)
(Note) Bilateral consultations may be limited to government agencies only.July 17 (Friday)
Early Morning: Arrive at Narita Airport
(Note) The schedule is tentative and subject to change due to coordination with visited parties, etc.
3. Number of Participants
Maximum 20 people
The number of participants may change without prior notice.
In case of numerous applications, MAFF will review the application details and adjust the participants accordingly.
The number of participants per company may be adjusted based on the total number of applicants.
4. To All Who Wish to Participate
【How to Apply】 Please fill in the required information on the following form. Confirmation of participation will be communicated as soon as possible after application, and no later than after the application deadline.
Application Form
【Application Deadline】
From Friday, April 3, 2026 to Friday, June 26, 2026, 17:00 (Japan Standard Time)
【Participation Fee】 Free
※ Flights, international travel insurance, accommodation, etc., must be arranged by each participant.
【Participant's Expenses】
All costs required for participation in the mission, such as travel expenses, personal transportation costs, accommodation, meals, insurance fees, and visa application fees, will be borne by the participant.
【Application Guidelines】
For details, please check the Application Guidelines (PDF: 304KB).
5. Information on Online Briefing Session
To provide an overview of this mission and to hear your requests, an online briefing session will be held as follows.
【Date and Time】 Monday, April 20, 2026, from 11:00 to 12:00
【Speakers】 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Implementing Organization
【Format】 Online (using Microsoft Teams)
The web conference URL will be sent by email after the application deadline, but no later than the day before the session.
【How to Apply】 Please fill in the required information on the following form.
Application Form (for Online Briefing Session)
【Application Period】 From Friday, April 3, 2026 to Thursday, April 16, 2026, 17:00
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Contact Person, Overseas Demand Development Group, Export and International Bureau: Overseas Development Team |