What companies in the supporting industries need most at the moment is the connection with customers, said an official of the Vietnam Association for Supporting Industry.

To realize this goal, the priority should be the domestic market with a population of nearly 100 million, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has said.

Three major financial institutions, namely JBIC, DFC and EFA, are committed to providing financial support for infrastructure and energy projects in Vietnam.

Hanoi has played a key role in forming supply and production chains among local enterprises from various provinces and cities, said a senior government official.

Vietnam is the top choice for Japanese companies looking to diversify their supply chains, the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam has said.