aeon plans shopping mall in nam dinh

AEON plans shopping mall in Nam Dinh

AEON Vietnam Co., Ltd., under Japan's AEON Group, has just signed an MoU with Nam Dinh People's Committee to develop the AEON Nam Dinh Shopping Mall in the locality.
ho chi minh city consul generals support mekong deltas development

Ho Chi Minh City consul generals support Mekong Delta’s development

Three consul generals based in Ho Chi Minh City – Susan Burns (United States), Sarah Hooper (Australia), and Ono Masuo (Japan) – visited Can Tho city from October 24 to 25 to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and drive the Mekong Delta’s development.
inno vietnam japan fast track pitch 2023 comes to hanoi

Inno Vietnam-Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023 comes to Hanoi

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), in cooperation with government agencies of Japan and Vietnam, will hold the Inno Vietnam-Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023 in Hanoi on November 3.
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 lender smbc acquires 15 per cent stake in vpbank

Japanese lender SMBC acquires 15 per cent stake in VPBank

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), the second-largest bank in Japan, has successfully concluded the private placement, buying 15 per cent of VPBank's equity investment, becoming a strategic shareholder in VPBank's upcoming expansion phase.
aquatic exports to japanese market left to flounder

Aquatic exports to Japanese market left to flounder

Shipments of Vietnamese aquatic products to Japan have reduced due to new regulations posing new challenges for local exporters.
vietnam japan startup forum to enhance bilateral investment

Vietnam-Japan Startup Forum to enhance bilateral investment

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan hosted the 'Vietnam-Japan Startup Forum' on October 14 as it hopes to foster genuine, effective collaboration between potential investors and the Vietnamese startup community.
thailand japan vow to boost economic ties

Thailand, Japan vow to boost economic ties

Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and her Thai counterpart Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara agreed on October 12 in Bangkok, Thailand that the two countries will enhance economic cooperation.
aska pharmaceutical to secure 33 per cent stake in hataphar

ASKA Pharmaceutical to secure 33 per cent stake in Hataphar

Upon the transaction's completion, the Japanese firm ASKA Pharmaceutical will possess 26.8 million shares in Ha Tay Pharmaceuticals (Hataphar), equating to nearly 33 per cent of the Vietnamese pharmaceutical company's equity.
japans largest furniture retail chain nitori looks to open its first store in vietnam

Japan's largest furniture retail chain Nitori looks to open its first store in Vietnam

Japan's Nitori Holdings Co., Ltd., is looking to open its first Nitori store in Vietnam with a view to speed up more store openings in the Asian market.
japanese investors still motivated by ma 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. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the landscape of Japanese deals so far this year.
chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

Chinese activity a strong part of enhancing investment

China has surpassed South Korea and Japan to become the second-largest foreign investor in Vietnam this year. Seck Yee Chung, partner at Baker McKenzie Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Thanh Van about the Chinese funding that is ramping up in Vietnam.
japan foreign minister plans trip to asean

Japan Foreign Minister plans trip to ASEAN

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is planning to visit Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand from October 8 to October 13, according to a press release by the Foreign Ministry.
dong nai granted three investment registration certificates worth 210 million

Dong Nai granted three investment registration certificates worth $210 million

Dong Nai People's Committee on October 5 awarded investment registration certificates to three foreign-iinvested projects: Kingfa Science & Technology Co., Ltd. Project (China), Factory Project of Wave Crest Vietnam Co., Ltd. and SMC Manufacturing Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Japan).
dell technologies introduces new solutions to support innovation

Dell Technologies introduces new solutions to support innovation

Information released at the Dell Technologies Forum on October 5 showed that only 17 per cent of businesses in Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) are achieving innovation efficiency.