cienco4 teams up with japanese partner to venture into interior equipment distribution

CIENCO4 teams up with Japanese partner to venture into interior equipment distribution

Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CIENCO4), a major contractor in the northern construction market, has just announced shaking hands with G.K World Business Investment Co., Ltd. from Japan to establish a company working on the distribution and installation of interior accessories in Vietnam.
japan promises to support asean envoy to myanmar

Japan promises to support ASEAN Envoy to Myanmar

Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi on August 12 held phone talks with ASEAN's Envoy to Myanmar Erywan Yusof, during which he affirmed that Japan would give maximum support to activities of the diplomat.
japanese minister stresses importance of navigation freedom in east sea

Japanese minister stresses importance of navigation freedom in East Sea

Foreign ministers of ASEAN countries and Japan agreed on the importance of freedom of navigation in the East Sea (internationally known as South China Sea) during their virtual meeting on August 3.
ids equity holdings differentiation by combining japanese and vietnamese culture

IDS Equity Holdings: Differentiation by combining Japanese and Vietnamese culture

IDS Equity Holdings is a pioneer in applying international sustainable development standards across its commercial project portfolio, from hospitality projects to office and serviced residences buildings. Minh Nguyen, deputy CEO of the investment company (a cross-country collaboration between Vietnamese and Japanese corporations) shares the sustainable development goals as the company expands its development projects across Vietnam.
osaka in olympic spotlight but biracial japanese face struggles

Osaka in Olympic spotlight, but biracial Japanese face struggles

Emili Omuro was thrilled by Naomi Osaka's star turn at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, but the biracial teenager says Japan must do more to accept people of mixed heritage.
mizuho bank eyeing mega vietnamese expansion

Mizuho Bank eyeing mega Vietnamese expansion

Savvy Japanese investors are acknowledging that the Southeast Asian market, and Vietnam in particular, is the central pillar of their business expansion strategy. Motokatsu Ban, manager and head of Japanese Corporate Department No.2 at Mizuho Bank Vietnam in Hanoi, discussed with VIR’s Luu Huong the special investment appetite of the Japanese, and how megabanks like Mizuho are taking on the latest trends in the financial landscape.
rising japanese interest in major ma activities promising big ticket deals

Rising Japanese interest in major M&A activities promising big ticket deals

Japanese companies are starting to accelerate their overseas expansion, with surging value of outbound mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Oanh Van about the trend.
crucial foreign groups attempt to stabilise business activities

Crucial foreign groups attempt to stabilise business activities

Along with local businesses, foreign-invested counterparts are also grappling with mounting hardships in an attempt to retain business continuity amid the pandemic’s complexities.
nippon notebook opens first stationery plant in vietnam

Nippon Notebook opens first stationery plant in Vietnam

Nippon Notebook Corporation under major Japanese stationery and office supplies maker Plus Corporation has opened a new factory in Vietnam to produce workbooks and notebooks.
aeon eyes exporting vietnamese longan to asian markets

AEON eyes exporting Vietnamese longan to Asian markets

Japanese-based retail giant AEON is planning to use its commercial network to export Vietnamese longan to neighbouring Asian nations, according to Yuichiro Shiotani, General Director of the AEON TOPVALU Vietnam Co. Ltd.
more than 60 per cent of japanese tourists wish to visit vietnam post pandemic

More than 60 per cent of Japanese tourists wish to visit Vietnam post-pandemic

A new survey found that the majority of Japanese want to travel overseas post-pandemic with 63.4 per cent of respondents targeting Vietnam.
japanese banks take on strategic roles

Japanese banks take on strategic roles

Given their financially sound cornerstone and professional know-how, Japanese megabanks are actively exploring sensible bolt-on opportunities of banks in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, as a critical part of their international market expansion.
the minato residence new masterpiece of japanese brands in haiphong

The Minato Residence: “new masterpiece” of Japanese brands in Haiphong

Dubbed as a “new masterpiece” in Japanese brand collection in Haiphong, the Minato Residence is attracting a vast number of customers and investors alike.
japanese lender aozora bank supports vietnams covid 19 vaccine fund

Japanese lender Aozora Bank supports Vietnam's COVID-19 vaccine fund

Japanese lender Aozora Bank yesterday (July 1) donated ¥5 million ($44,930) to the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan to support the Vietnamese government's COVID-19 vaccine fund.
vietnamese food favoured by japanese female tourists

Vietnamese food favoured by Japanese female tourists

Vietnam was the only country that was chosen by Japanese female tourists for its good food, according to a Cambodia/Laos/Myanmar/Vietnam travel sentiment survey.