the favourable factors for fdi in the paper industry

The favourable factors for FDI in the paper industry

The trend of Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea, and China investing in the paper industry is set to continue. Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association general secretary Dang Van Son spoke to VIR’s Van Nguyen about future industry developments.
wider interest raised through asean deals

Wider interest raised through ASEAN deals

With ASEAN expected to see a brighter investment outlook ahead, further facilitation of a more competitive facilitation environment leveraged by trade deals is helping Vietnam attract more funding from nations such as Thailand, Singapore, and Japan.
genesia ventures secures 110 million in third fund

Genesia Ventures secures $110 million in third fund

Genesia Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in seed and early-stage startups in Japan and Southeast Asia, has successfully completed the fundraising for its third fund, with a total capital raise of around $110 million.
asian cup qatar 2023 final draw vietnam in tough group

Asian Cup Qatar 2023 final draw: Vietnam in tough group

Vietnam have drawn into Group D of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 together with strong rivals, including Japan, Iraq and Indonesia.
vinh long looks to expand collaboration with niigata prefecture of japan

Vinh Long looks to expand collaboration with Niigata prefecture of Japan

The Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long wants to expand cooperation with Japanese partners, especially with Niigata prefecture, said Lu Quang Ngoi, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee on May 8.
japan helps promote economic empowerment for lai chaus young ethnic people

Japan helps promote economic empowerment for Lai Chau’s young ethnic people

A project on economic empowerment for young ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau has had many activities to create livelihoods, promote gender equality, and facilitate youth development after two years of implementation.
japan and vietnam underline rules on workers abroad

Japan and Vietnam underline rules on workers abroad

Policies to support and protect the rights of workers abroad is a contentious issue. Pham Viet Huong, deputy director of the Department of Overseas Labour under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs told VIR’s Tra My about the latest points in human resource development cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
rights made central to foreign worker policy

Rights made central to foreign worker policy

Applying fair recruitment criteria is necessary to protect sustainable human resource development between Vietnam and Japan, according to labour experts.
japanese investors weigh up options

Japanese investors weigh up options

Although Japanese manufacturers may be planning to cut production abroad over the next few years, some groups are being encouraged to increase focus on the Global South to increase security and take advantage of new business environments.
japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

Japanese groups steadfast in ambition to aid energy goals

To achieve carbon neutrality amid growing energy demand in Asia, the Japanese government is willing to cooperate with ASEAN countries like Vietnam to achieve energy transition by providing financial and technical support for the demonstration and introduction of decarbonisation technologies.
japan pledges to enhance cooperation with asean

Japan pledges to enhance cooperation with ASEAN

Japanese Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kiya Masahiko has described ASEAN as an important partner of Japan and Tokyo is committed to enhancing cooperation with the bloc.
jica and ilo promote cooperation between vietnam and japan

JICA and ILO promote cooperation between Vietnam and Japan

The 2023 Vietnam-Japan Human Resource Development Exchange Forum 2023 was held on April 5 and discussed how to optimise the exchange of human resources between the two countries. The forum was organised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) together with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Vietnam Labour Export Association.
electric vehicle competition drives into higher gear

Electric vehicle competition drives into higher gear

The rise of electric vehicle investors from China will bring Japanese carmakers more competitors in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.
japanese financial behemoths extend se asia reach

Japanese financial behemoths extend SE Asia reach

Three Japanese megabanks are doubling down on their emphasis on Vietnam’s finance and banking sector to experience rapid economic growth and leverage their investment portfolios across wider Southeast Asia.
japanese investors highly appreciate vietnamese property market

Japanese investors highly appreciate Vietnamese property market

Representatives from around 180 Japanese businesses and investors on April 1 attended a Tokyo workshop on Vietnamese real estate, during which many of them highly appreciated the potential of Vietnam’s property market.