overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

Global minimum tax (GMT) now worries businesses due to its impacts on their future activities. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Hanoi Office of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO Hanoi) spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about Japanese investment trends and solutions to overcome the challenges.
japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Early this month, Japan signed new loan agreements for Vietnam. Kubo Yoshitomo, senior representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), talked with VIR’s Dat Nguyen about the overview of JICA’s cooperation in Vietnam.
historic support enters new phase for japan and vietnam

Historic support enters new phase for Japan and Vietnam

Japan’s investment in Vietnam’s new sectors will expand thanks to a new scheme currently under discussion, expected to help increase bilateral trade.
jera considers potential investments in vietnams bid for net zero

JERA considers potential investments in Vietnam's bid for net-zero

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha is seeking collaboration between Japanese and Vietnamese energy groups for mutual growth and profit sharing through technology transfer.
new solutions needed for wood and timber industry

New solutions needed for wood and timber industry

The demand for Vietnam's wood and timber products from key markets such as the United States, China, the EU, South Korea, and Japan fell in the first half of the year, with the number of orders down by as much as 30 per cent in some months compared to the same period last year. This has resulted in job cuts and, in some cases, factory closures.
japanese investment soars in long an province

Japanese investment soars in Long An province

Highlighted in the recent Investment Promotion Conference, the Mekong Delta province of Long An's strong economic appeal is underscored by 138 Japan-invested projects, cumulatively worth over $760 million.
danang ramps up tactics for influx of foreign investment

Danang ramps up tactics for influx of foreign investment

Nations like Japan are making a mark in registered capital in the central city of Danang, with over $1 billion spent across more than 220 projects, and is the foundation for the city to lure in more effective funding in general.
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.
commitment made to bring nghi son lng thermal power plant into operation in 2030

Commitment made to bring Nghi Son LNG thermal power plant into operation in 2030

Japanese energy giant JERA is committed to bringing Nghi Son liquefied natural gas (LNG) thermal power plant into commercial operation by the end of 2030, helping to ensure energy security in the northern region and achieve Vietnam's commitment of reaching net-zero by 2050.
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.
taste of japan culinary culture experience

Taste of Japan culinary culture experience

The "Taste of Japan" culinary culture event runs from July 24-28 at Hatoyama restaurant in Hanoi, as a way to honour the traditional culinary culture of the land of the rising sun and contribute to connecting the two countries on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
10 vietnamese swimmers to compete at world championship in japan

10 Vietnamese swimmers to compete at world championship in Japan

Ten members of the swimming team of Vietnam has left for Japan to compete in the 2023 World Aquatics Championships, which will take place from July 23 to July 30 in Fukuoka, according to the General Department of Sports and Physical Training under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
fast retailing foundation awards scholarships to six vietnamese students

Fast Retailing Foundation awards scholarships to six Vietnamese students

With a commitment to continuously contribute to the positive development of people and social communities in Vietnam, the Fast Retailing Foundation, a subsidiary of Fast Retailing Group (the parent company of UNIQLO), has given scholarships for university training in Japan to six outstanding Vietnam students.
aeon vietnam obtains 41 million loan to secure stronger footprint

AEON Vietnam obtains $41 million loan to secure stronger footprint

AEON Vietnam has been issued a $41 million loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Mizuho Bank to facilitate a greater footprint in the southern region.
japanese burger chain shogun burger opens its first outlet in vietnam

Japanese burger chain Shogun Burger opens its first outlet in Vietnam

Shogun Burger, the acclaimed Japanese burger chain, has entered the international market with its first location in Vietnam, targeting the local Japanese community and tourists, while also offering unique burger options tailored to Vietnamese preferences.