Japanese Expert Highlights Need to Combat Xenophobia for Stronger Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership
A Japanese expert has emphasized the importance of addressing xenophobia in Japan to foster a more robust economic partnership with Vietnam. The expert noted that Japan's ongoing demand for foreign workers presents significant opportunities for collaboration between the two nations. However, for this cooperation to thrive, Japan must acknowledge Vietnamese workers as integral members of its society and actively support their integration, while also taking measures to prevent xenophobia. Concurrently, Vietnam is advised to enhance its overseas labor placement mechanisms and implement stronger protections for its workers against misinformation and excessive recruitment fees. This bilateral approach aims to create a more equitable and sustainable labor exchange, benefiting both countries economically and socially. The discussion also touched upon infrastructure development, recommending that Vietnam strategically select Japanese partners based on their specific strengths, including construction quality, equip...
