Hiroshima strengthens foreign business attraction – New opportunities for Vietnamese companies
Hiroshima Prefecture has announced a new policy to attract foreign companies in order to strengthen economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, particularly Vietnam. According to the Hiroshima Prefectural Economic Planning Department, the program includes the following types of support.
Read moreHiroshima becomes an ESG economic city – Recognised as Japan’s first sustainable model city
In 2025, Hiroshima City was selected by the Japanese government as an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Model City. The priority areas are as follows: Renewable energy (such as solar and hydrogen energy), Environmental technology, Decarbonization solutions, Sustainable urban development, Strengthening international business cooperation
Read moreHiroshima’s labor market rapidly recovers – Demand for skilled talent rises
Overcoming the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Hiroshima’s job market has shown the highest recovery rate in the Chugoku region. According to the latest data from the Hiroshima Labour Bureau, the unemployment rate has improved to 2.4%, which is lower than the national average.
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