Time ticks on population advantage

Time ticks on population advantage

Japan is encouraging Vietnam to capitalise on its golden population period and enhance the development of supporting industries to attract more foreign investors.
Japanese bold on ventures in real estate

Japanese bold on ventures in real estate

Japanese investors continue to participate more deeply in merger and acquisition activities in the real estate sector in Vietnam, with a series of new initiatives and expanding portfolios.
Increasing trade opportunities for Vietnamese and Japanese firms

Increasing trade opportunities for Vietnamese and Japanese firms

A recent event looked at ways to develop trade between Japanese and Vietnamese businesses.
Japan and Vietnam assert to advance project conditions

Japan and Vietnam assert to advance project conditions

Japan will continue providing more of its official development assistance to Vietnam in a series of sectors, especially in infrastructure projects.
HCM City works to better investment climate for Japanese firms

HCM City works to better investment climate for Japanese firms

Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City had a roundtable with Japanese businesses on December 14 to tackle difficulties facing the firms and share information about the southern economic hub’s investment cooperation demand.
Japanese firms take part in dialogue on social, health insurance

Japanese firms take part in dialogue on social, health insurance

Vietnam Social Security (VSS) on October 24 held a dialogue on social insurance and health insurance policies with 130 Japanese-invested enterprises operating in the north of Vietnam.
Japanese investors still motivated by M&A promise

Japanese investors still motivated by M&A promise

Despite shrinking dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors, Vietnam still ranks high in the world in the top 10 mergers and acquisitions destinations for Japan
Japanese VCs expand tranche of investment

Japanese VCs expand tranche of investment

Despite headwinds in capital mobilisation, Japanese venture funds are doubling down on Vietnam’s startup ecosystem, underscoring the nation’s pivotal role in their quest to cultivate a vibrant Southeast Asian startup landscape.
Yen swings after Bank of Japan policy tweak, Asian equities mixed

Yen swings after Bank of Japan policy tweak, Asian equities mixed

The yen fluctuated Friday after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy, while other Asian stocks were mixed after forecast-beating US data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further.
Vietnam, Japan step up cooperation in energy transition

Vietnam, Japan step up cooperation in energy transition

Vietnam and Japan should continue their close cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 26.
Japanese firms plan to boost investment in Vietnam

Japanese firms plan to boost investment in Vietnam

A series of Japanese enterprises plan to pour money into Vietnam as part of the expansion of industrial parks invested by Sojitz Corporation.
Long-standing gains continue with Japan

Long-standing gains continue with Japan

Fresh efforts are being made to remove obstacles for a more transparent business and investment environment, leading to the country remaining a favourite destination for Japanese investors in particular.
Japanese players keen on state-owned equitisations

Japanese players keen on state-owned equitisations

With strong financial potential, technological advantages, and cultural similarities, Japanese investors are keen on participating in the restructuring and equitisation of state-owned enterprises in Vietnam.
More Japanese firms profit in Vietnam in 2022

More Japanese firms profit in Vietnam in 2022

As many as 59.5 per cent of Japanese firms in Vietnam made a profit in 2022, according to the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).
Strategy tweaks boost Japanese M&A

Strategy tweaks boost Japanese M&A

Japanese investors continue its expansion outside Japan via mergers and acquisitions activities with Vietnam being one of the preferred destinations in Southeast Asia.
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