Case Studies
Case Studies
Selected records of market research, sales channel development, sourcing, business matching and advisory support by MAI International.
Latest
Latest Case Studies
Sales Channel Development / Regulatory Support
Pharmaceuticals and OTC Medicines: Vietnam Sales Channel Development and Regulatory Application Support for External-use Medicines
The client needed both sales channel development and support in understanding application and regulatory proced…
Market Research / Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceuticals and OTC Medicines: Vietnam Market Research
The client needed to understand market structure, sales channels, competing products and regulatory issues arou…
Consumer Research / Skincare Market
Healthcare and Skincare: Consumer Research for Whitening and Dark Spot Care Products
The client needed to understand awareness, purchase behavior and product expectations for whitening and dark sp…
Market Research / Distributor Search
Stationery and Writing Instruments: Vietnam Writing Instrument Market, Distributor Candidates and Market Positioning Research
The client needed to understand category structure, competing brands, price positioning and potential distribut…
Sales Channel Development / Food Service
Japanese Sake and Premium Food Import/Export: Sales Channel Development for Japanese Restaurants and Omakase Sushi in Vietnam
The client wanted to develop channels targeting Japanese restaurants, premium dining and omakase sushi restaura…
Market Entry / Company Establishment / M&A Support
Drugstore and Retail: Vietnam Company Establishment, Joint Venture Negotiation and M&A Support
The client needed support for local entity options, potential joint venture discussions and M&A-related conside…
Sourcing / Production Outsourcing
Retail and PB Products: Vietnam Production Outsourcing Partner Development
The client needed to identify Vietnamese manufacturers that could support production委託 and compare their suit…
Sales Channel Development
Automotive Goods: Vietnam Sales Channel Development for PB Products such as Engine Oil
The client wanted to explore how automotive goods such as engine oil could be introduced and sold in Vietnam. M…
Market Research / Feasibility Study
Energy and LPG: Vietnam Domestic LPG Market, Import Wholesale and Sales Business Entry Feasibility
The client needed to assess domestic LPG demand, import and wholesale structures, sales channels and regulatory…
Market Research / Feasibility Study
Power and Energy: Vietnam Power-related Market and Power Business Entry Feasibility Research
The client needed to understand the structure, regulations and business feasibility of Vietnam power-related ma…
Market Research
IT and System Integration: Vietnam IT Market and DX-related Sector Research
The client needed to understand the Vietnam IT market, DX demand and relevant local players before developing i…
Market Entry Consultation / Company Establishment
Major Japanese Automotive Parts Manufacturer: Vietnam Sales Organization Setup and Local Entity Establishment Support
The client needed to review how to build a local sales organization and whether to establish a local entity. MA…
Sourcing / OEM Search
Industrial Valve Manufacturer: Vietnam OEM Partner and Sales Candidate Research with Business Meeting Support
The client needed to identify both manufacturing委託 candidates and companies that could become local sales par…
Sales Channel Development / Business Matching
Japanese Fresh Produce: Vietnam Sales Channel Development and Sample Import Support for Business Meetings
The client needed to identify potential importers and buyers and prepare product samples for concrete business …
Market Research / Product Development
Japanese Chemical and Household Goods Manufacturer: Vietnam-specific Product Development and Adjacent Category Market Research
The client needed to understand local usage behavior, competing products and adjacent categories before decidin…
Market Research / EC Sales Launch
Japanese Food Manufacturer: Vietnam B2C Market Entry, Product Development and EC Sales Operations Support
The client wanted to assess whether its manufacturing and product development base in Vietnam could be used to …
Support & Talks
Advisor Records and Seminars
Representative advisor, coordinator, lecture and seminar records for public institutions, municipalities, financial institutions and industry organizations. Seminar information can be added and updated through TablePress.
Advisor / Coordinator
Advisor and Coordinator Records
| Organization | Role / Registration | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Shizuoka International Business Association (SIBA) | Southeast Asia Business Support Desk | 2013-2026 |
| NICO Niigata Industrial Creation Organization | Overseas Business Coordinator | 2014-2026 |
| JETRO | Platform Coordinator | 2017-2026 |
| JETRO | Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Food Coordinator | 2017, 2021-2026 |
| Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Export Promotion Support Officer | 2025-2026 |
| Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation | SME Internationalization Advisor | 2017-2026 |
| Yokohama Industrial Development Corporation | Vietnam Overseas Support Desk | 2024-2026 |
| Gifu Industry and Economy Promotion Center | Overseas Expansion Advisor | 2024-2026 |
| JETRO JS-Links | Registered service provider for overseas business | Registered |
| Kumamoto City | Kumamoto Products Export Partner | 2025-2026 |
| Aomori Prefecture International Tourism Strategy Bureau | Business Matching Coordinator | 2018-2022 |
| Yamaguchi Overseas Business Support Desk | Vietnam Desk with Japan Assist | 2022 |
Lectures / Seminars
Lectures and Seminars
| Date | Organizer / Category | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency | Overseas EC utilization seminar |
| Sep 2020 | SIBA | Vietnam business risk and trouble prevention roundtable |
| Sep 2020 | For financial institutions | Vietnam market attractiveness and outlook |
| Oct 2020 | JETRO | Daily goods seminar |
| Nov 2020 | SME Support Japan | Vietnam today and after COVID-19 |
| Jan 2021 | JETRO | Platform seminar |
| May 2022 | For financial institutions | Vietnam seminar |
| Aug 2022 | JETRO | Product category seminar |
| Sep 2022 | Yamaguchi Overseas Support Desk | Vietnam desk utilization seminar |
| Oct 2022 | Kanagawa Industrial Promotion Center | Vietnam seminar |
| Jan 2023 | JETRO | SME overseas business human resource training program |
| Feb 2023 | For financial institutions | Overseas human resource training |
| Jun 2023 | For financial institutions | Vietnam seminar |
| Aug 2023 | Fukui Food Export Support Center | Vietnam seminar |
| Oct 2023 | JETRO Ho Chi Minh Office | Webinar |
| Jun 2024 | For financial institutions | Pre-meeting webinar for Ho Chi Minh business meetings |
| Dec 2024 | For financial institutions | Global summit |
| Mar 2025 | Osaka Business Development Agency | Vietnam seminar |
| Oct 2025 | For financial institutions | Overview of Vietnam retail and food service markets |