conference seeks to promote japanese investment flows into vietnam

Conference seeks to promote Japanese investment flows into Vietnam

An online conference was jointly organised in Hanoi on July 9 by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI), the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to promote Japanese investment flows into Vietnam.
traditional japanese dolls exhibition comes back to hanoi

Traditional Japanese dolls exhibition comes back to Hanoi

Following the success of the Traditional Japanese dolls exhibition in 2013, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam is set to organise the second edition of its kind from July 11 to August 10 in Hanoi.
top legislator receives japanese ambassador

Top legislator receives Japanese ambassador

National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan received Japanese Ambassador Yamada Takio in Hanoi on June 30, expressing her hope that the diplomat will uphold sound cooperation results recorded during his predecessors’ terms and help promote the two countries’ relations to a new height.
softbank to sell us 21 billion in t mobile shares

SoftBank to sell US$21 billion in T-Mobile shares

TOKYO: Japanese tech investment behemoth SoftBank Group said Tuesday (Jun 23) it will sell T-Mobile shares worth more than US$21 billion as it sheds assets to shore up its financial health.
vietnam japan agree on gradual easing of travel restrictions

Vietnam, Japan agree on gradual easing of travel restrictions

The Vietnamese and Japanese Governments have agreed to gradually ease travel restrictions between the two countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
japanese ngo funds organic agriculture project in dong thap

Japanese NGO funds organic agriculture project in Dong Thap

Japanese non-governmental organisation (NGO) Seed to Table (STT) has provided an assistance package worth 55,000 USD for the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to develop an organic agriculture project in the 2019-2022 period.
no complacency for tourism industry

No complacency for tourism industry 

The central coast city of Danang has been named among the world’s 10 destinations favoured by South Korean, Thai, Japanese, and Singaporean families and couples, with Altara Suites emerging as a top choice among high-class hospitality establishments. General manager at Altara Suites Gary Warnock told VIR’s Phuong Thu how it is ensuring trust and loyalty at one of the top destinations for tourists looking for a second home.
japanese investors lead ma in real estate market

Japanese investors lead M&A in real estate market

Despite significant deals from Japanese investors during the first five months of the year, the development of mergers and acquisitions in real estate remains uncertain in the second half of the year due to the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
prime minister receives new japanese ambassador

Prime Minister receives new Japanese Ambassador

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always considers Japan one of the most important and long-term partners and wants to further deepen the extensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
panasonic heads up japanese production movements

Panasonic heads up Japanese production movements

Panasonic is among the first Japanese investors to relocate their activities to Vietnam in the context that multinational corporations are considering to restructure their global manufacturing. Attracting these relocated projects will be factors that reaffirm Vietnam as a safe and open destination. Marukawa Yoichi, general director of Panasonic Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the plan to move its facility from Thailand to Vietnam.
japan agrees to discuss travel re connection with vietnam

Japan agrees to discuss travel re-connection with Vietnam

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on June 1 agreed to conduct a discussion with the Vietnamese Government on considering the resumption of travel between the two countries.
japan race cancelled over coronavirus as motogp looks to europe

Japan race cancelled over coronavirus as MotoGP looks to Europe

TOKYO: The Japanese MotoGP was cancelled over the coronavirus on Monday (Jun 1) as organisers said they would concentrate on holding as many races as possible in Europe this year.
designers introduce ao dai collections in hcm city

Designers introduce ao dai collections in HCM City

Fashion designer Vo Viet Chung has introduced his latest ao dai (Vietnamese dress) collection called Hoa Hon (Painting The Soul) in HCM City.
no evidence found in bribery scandal enveloping tenma and vietnamese officials

No evidence found in bribery scandal enveloping Tenma and Vietnamese officials

No evidence was found to back up allegations of bribery against Japanese plastic maker Tenma, which was charged with paying off Vietnamese officials to lower its tax liabilities.    
japanese tenma investigated for bribery and tax evasion in vietnam

Japanese Tenma investigated for bribery and tax evasion in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has investigated Japanese plastic-maker Tenma for allegedly paying JYP25 million ($215,000) in bribes to some Vietnamese tax inspectors to avoid tax duties in 2017 and 2019.