The information was released at a seminar in Osaka on February 7 by Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, Saikai City and Ikeda Senshu Bank.At the seminar, the Vietnamese Consulate General updated 40 business representatives from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) on domestic economic affairs, incentives for foreign investors and potential for cooperation in the support industry between Vietnam and Japan.Hazama Emiko, Sakai Deputy Mayor said the city gives priority to businesses strong in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and industrial production want to expand investment in Vietnam.With more than 840,000 people, Sakai is the second largest city in Osaka prefecture and has collaborated with Vietnamese partners in many economic, trade and investment cooperation programs over the past years.