Vietnam and JBIC discuss flexible financing, energy transition and increased Japanese investment in green energy, smart infrastructure, semiconductors and high-tech electronics.
Vietnam and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) have discussed expanding financial and investment cooperation, with a focus on energy transition, climate action and infrastructure development. The discussions took place in Tokyo during a working visit to Japan by a delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Finance led by Minister Ngo Van Tuan.
The meeting brought together Minister Tuan and JBIC Chairman Maeda Tadashi, along with senior representatives from both organisations. The discussions focused on strengthening the Vietnam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and identifying opportunities for Japanese financial institutions and businesses to participate in Vietnam's development priorities.
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Both sides reviewed energy transition trends and joint initiatives to address climate change. Vietnam acknowledged the contributions of the Japanese government and JBIC in promoting the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) and the Partnership for Strengthening Energy and Resource Resilience in Asia. These initiatives aim to encourage regional cooperation on decarbonisation, energy security and resource resilience.
Minister Tuan called on JBIC to work closely with Vietnamese government agencies and Japanese partners to develop flexible financing mechanisms suited to Vietnam's regulatory framework and economic conditions. Such mechanisms could support large-scale infrastructure and energy projects while strengthening the country's capacity to respond to changing global supply chains.
Vietnam is targeting high economic growth during the 2026-2030 period, creating substantial demand for long-term capital to develop modern infrastructure. Against this backdrop, Tuan highlighted the importance of strengthening domestic capital markets while expanding access to international financing. He also requested JBIC's expertise in global capital mobilisation, diversification of funding sources, financing cost optimisation and risk management.
The Vietnamese minister further encouraged JBIC to facilitate greater Japanese investment in the country. Priority sectors identified during the discussions included green energy, smart infrastructure, semiconductors and high-tech electronics. Vietnam also expressed interest in attracting projects that could help domestic companies participate more deeply in global supply chains and value networks. The two sides discussed opportunities to promote mergers and acquisitions between Vietnamese and Japanese businesses.
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JBIC Chairman Maeda reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting Vietnam's development and strengthening cooperation with its Ministry of Finance. He said the institution was ready to share expertise, provide flexible financial solutions and encourage Japanese companies to expand their investments and business operations in Vietnam.
The engagement reflects efforts by both countries to deepen financial cooperation alongside their existing strategic partnership. By combining Japanese investment, financial expertise and technological capabilities with Vietnam's infrastructure and industrial development priorities, the two sides aim to expand opportunities across energy, technology and other strategic sectors.