vinh phuc a magnet for japanese investors

Vinh Phuc – a magnet for Japanese investors

With significant investment in building transport and industrial infrastructure as well as favourable mechanisms and policies in support of investors, Vinh Phuc is emerging as an attractive destination for Japanese businessmen.
vietnam welcomes visit by new japanese pm

Vietnam welcomes visit by new Japanese PM

Vietnam welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide to visit Vietnam, Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang affirmed on October 1 when giving comments on information saying that the new Japanese PM may pay an official visit to Vietnam this month.
new japanese pm mulls first overseas trip to vietnam

New Japanese PM mulls first overseas trip to Vietnam

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is planning to visit Vietnam and Indonesia around mid-October in his first official overseas trip since taking office earlier this month, Kyodo News cited government sources as reporting on September 30.
the tasks ahead for attracting japanese businesses

The tasks ahead for attracting Japanese businesses

Amid the health crisis and ongoing trade tensions between major economies, Japan’s enterprises are looking to diversify their production lines and supply chains in multiple markets. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization spoke with VIR’s Song Anh about the necessary steps Vietnam must take to be part of this journey.
falling in with local consumption habits

Falling in with local consumption habits

Ten years after the Vietnam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement  entered into force in  2009, with import tariffs removed already, Japanese consumer goods suppliers are looking into bolstering their presence in the Vietnamese market amid local and regional competition.
tug of war in japans diversification goals

Tug of war in Japan’s diversification goals

Despite the ongoing trade tensions between major economies, and the pandemic, supply chain shifts of Japanese investors are still taking place, mostly in the form of specifically targeted production expansions, with Vietnam being one of the prioritised destinations.
japan malaysia sign 3 billion usd currency swap deal

Japan, Malaysia sign 3 billion USD currency swap deal

Japan and Malaysia on September 18 signed a mutual currency swap arrangement to allow each side to provide the other up to 3 billion USD to prevent a financial crisis, the Japanese Finance Ministry said.
japanese enterprises work with provinces in vietnam via webminar

Japanese enterprises work with provinces in Vietnam via webminar

The webinar titled "Vietnam-Japan Investment Connection 2020" created an opportunity for Japanese enterprises to approach localities in the context of the pandemic.  
vietnam football federation has new technical director

Vietnam Football Federation has new technical director

Japanese expert Yusuke Adachi has become the new Technical Director of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) as a decision announcing his position was released in Hanoi on September 9.
vietnam large enough for relocation plans of japanese investors

Vietnam large enough for relocation plans of Japanese investors

Vietnam has been carefully preparing its infrastructure, human resources, and incentive policies to welcome foreign investors, including Japanese ones, looking to relocate.
japanese press on with expansions

Japanese press on with expansions

The efforts of Japanese investors to expand overseas business and diversify supply chains in the era of COVID-19 will be a boon to Vietnam.
two japanese shareholders to sell 25 stake in jvc

Two Japanese shareholders to sell 25% stake in JVC

Japanese DI Asia Industrial Fund (DIAIF) announced it would sell all shares in Viet Nhat Medical Equipment from August 27 to September 25.
insurer turns up heat on japanese appeal

Insurer turns up heat on Japanese appeal

General director Hideaki Maeomote of Bao Viet Tokio Marine Insurance (now Tokio Marine Insurance Vietnam) told VIR’s Phuong Thu about the company’s new brand commitment and experience of quality Japanese services for clients and how this new brand inspires customers to achieve their life goals.
pm abe shinzo contributes greatly to vietnam japan ties spokeswoman

PM Abe Shinzo contributes greatly to Vietnam-Japan ties: Spokeswoman

Vietnam appreciated Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s important contributions to the development of Vietnam-Japan relations for the sake of the two countries’ people and for peace, prosperity, cooperation and development in the region and the world, said the Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang.
hospitality turns heads of japanese investors

Hospitality turns heads of Japanese investors

While tourism and hospitality are brought low by the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a good time for foreign investors, including Japanese ones to stock up on hotels going on sale on the low.