bringing the standards and quality of japanese retail brands to vietnam

Bringing the standards and quality of Japanese retail brands to Vietnam

Vietnam remains an enticing business and investment environment for Japanese investors, especially in the retail sector. Furusawa Yasuyuki, general director of AEON Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Oanh Do how the company is making further efforts to develop its brand while also bringing the best value to customers.
hurdles still to climb for stock market gain

Hurdles still to climb for stock market gain

Vietnam’s stock markets are likely to be improved through technical support from Japanese organisations, but more prerequisites must be met before emerging market status will be granted.
vietnam airlines resumes direct flights between da nang and japans narita

Vietnam Airlines resumes direct flights between Da Nang and Japan"s Narita

A ceremony to welcome the first direct flight from Narita airport in Tokyo (Japan) to Da Nang after a long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic was held by the national carrier Vietnam Airlines in the central beach city on March 26.
vpbank announces smbc as foreign strategic investor

VPBank announces SMBC as foreign strategic investor

VPBank announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), to issue a 15 per cent equity stake through a private placement, officially welcoming SMBC as a foreign strategic investor of the bank.
wmh backs vietnamese retail talent to work in japan

WMH backs Vietnamese retail talent to work in Japan

World Mode Holdings Group (WMH), a leader in job placements for retailers and retail staff in Japan, is working with domestic recruiter People Link to launch a service that supports Vietnamese people to live and work in Japan.
asean japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

A blueprint that sets the future direction of the ASEAN-Japan economic partnership for the next decades is now under discussion.
jcci proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

JCCI proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy

Japanese companies would like to contribute to a realistic energy transition in Vietnam by promoting private investment in the application of decarbonisation technologies necessary for meeting sustainability goals, according to the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI).
japan opens defense hotline with asean

Japan opens defense hotline with ASEAN

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to start the operation of a hotline between their defense authorities.
deals to push forward carbon commitments

Deals to push forward carbon commitments

While joining Japan’s fresh carbon neutrality initiative, Vietnam has continued enjoying international assistance in its drive to achieve its net-zero emission dream by mid-century.
national railway investment requiring foreign push

National railway investment requiring foreign push

Foreign investors are being urged to explore funding railway lines linking seaports as part of the country’s railway development plan – despite high costs, few successful projects, and a lengthy period to see returns.
long standing gains continue with japan

Long-standing gains continue with Japan

Fresh efforts are being made to remove obstacles for a more transparent business and investment environment, leading to the country remaining a favourite destination for Japanese investors in particular.
japanese players keen on state owned equitisations

Japanese players keen on state-owned equitisations

With strong financial potential, technological advantages, and cultural similarities, Japanese investors are keen on participating in the restructuring and equitisation of state-owned enterprises in Vietnam.
dealmaking in vietnam likely to retain long term visions

Dealmaking in Vietnam likely to retain long-term visions

Despite the economic downturn, Japanese investors will not divest from Vietnamese companies but boost their deal-making activities. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the landscape of Japanese mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam amidst the current challenging environment.
deputy pm pledges support for japanese firms projects using modern technology

Deputy PM pledges support for Japanese firm’s projects using modern technology

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha pledged maximum support for Marubeni Corporation to shift its projects using new and modern technology to Vietnam, while receiving a leader of the Japanese firm in Hanoi on March 10.
vinamilk and sojitz kick off vinabeef tam dao

Vinamilk and Sojitz kick off Vinabeef Tam Dao

The Vinabeef Tam Dao breeding and processing complex is the first project in the investment and collaboration plan between Vietnamese and Japanese high-tech agriculture corporations Vinamilk, Vilico, and Sojitz.