uniqlo commits to accompany long term development of vietnam

UNIQLO commits to accompany long-term development of Vietnam

UNIQLO’s Hoan Kiem store opened on November 10, aiming to become an icon of harmony and honouring the local culture and long-term relationship between Vietnam and Japan. Nishida Hideki, general director and COO of UNIQLO Vietnam, told VIR’s Duc Hanh about the company’s strategy, vision, and commitments to the country’s sustainable development.
honda nissan hike full year forecasts

Honda, Nissan hike full-year forecasts

Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan on Thursday lifted their full-year sales and profit forecasts thanks to brisk sales in global markets and a weaker yen.
fast retailing transforms its business to balance sustainability with growth

Fast Retailing transforms its business to balance sustainability with growth

Fast Retailing, a Japanese retail holdings company, is altering its operations to strike a balance between sustainability and business growth, contributing to a more sustainable society through a new circular business model.
japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims

Japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims

In a serene temple in the countryside near Tokyo, the sound of a priest's mobile phone breaks the silence.
japans marubeni becomes strategic partner of aig

Japan’s Marubeni becomes strategic partner of AIG

Marubeni Growth Capital Asia Pte (MGCA), a subsidiary of the Marubeni group, acquired a significant minority stake in Vietnam-based Asia Ingredients Group (AIG) on November 6.
japans marubeni takes a stake in aig

Japan’s Marubeni takes a stake in AIG

Marubeni Corporation has scooped up a stake in AIG Asia Ingredients Corporation (AIG), a major supplier and manufacturer of food ingredients and packaged food products in Vietnam.
japan supports innovation in vietnam

Japan supports innovation in Vietnam

'Inno Vietnam – Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023', which aims to entice innovative startups from Japan and Southeast Asia to solve urgent problems that businesses and corporations face in Vietnam, was announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 3.
japan job fair 2023 draws vietnamese students

Japan Job Fair 2023 draws Vietnamese students

Nearly 30 leading Japanese corporations and firms are recruiting over 2,500 employees and interns in Japan and Japanese affiliates at the Japan Job Fair 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4.
japan pm unveils 113 bn stimulus as poll numbers slump

Japan PM unveils $113 bn stimulus as poll numbers slump

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a stimulus package worth more than $100 billion on Thursday as he tries to ease the pressure from inflation and rescue his premiership with his poll ratings at a record low.
japan pledges support for multi billion dollar high speed rail project

Japan pledges support for multi-billion-dollar high-speed rail project

Japan has committed to assisting with the research and investment of the high-speed North-South railway project.
japan steadfast in oda acceleration goal

Japan steadfast in ODA acceleration goal

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is planning continued provision of official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam in the future. Sugano Yuichi, chief representative at JICA Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Dat about the direction of this cooperation.
singapore partners with japan uk switzerland on digital asset initiative

Singapore partners with Japan, UK, Switzerland on digital asset initiative

Regulators in Singapore, Japan, the UK and Switzerland are planning asset tokenisation tests for fixed income, foreign exchange and asset management products, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) reported on October 30.
japanese ambassador prioritises smart city development

Japanese ambassador prioritises smart city development

At a meeting between city leaders and the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam on October 25, Ambassador Yamada Takio expressed a keen interest in accelerating major projects in Hanoi, particularly the Smart City initiative in the city's northern area.
baf enters industrial catering market

BaF enters industrial catering market

Industrial catering marks the third and final element for BaF to complete its Feed-Farm-Food (3F) chain.
two japanese firms pledge 60 million investment in forestry sector

Two Japanese firms pledge $60 million investment in forestry sector

Two Japanese companies, Tokyo Sangyo and Daichu Corporation, have committed to a substantial investment of approximately $60 million in the Vietnamese central province of Binh Dinh, intending to develop a significant forestry and biomass production project.