japanese firms in vietnam turn eyes to non manufacturing industries

Japanese firms in Vietnam turn eyes to non-manufacturing industries

There was a significant increase in Japanese investment in Vietnam’s non-manufacturing industries, such as retailing, education, healthcare, energy, finance and insurance, transport and real estate, according to a 2021 survey of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) on 700 Japanese FDI enterprises in Vietnam.
mufg mizuho smfg and grab vying to acquire home credit

MUFG, Mizuho, SMFG, and Grab vying to acquire Home Credit

Japanese financial behemoths and Grab have allegedly shown their appetite to acquire Home Credit in Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam and India.
top legislator welcomes japanese firms interest in clean energy development in vietnam

Top legislator welcomes Japanese firm’s interest in clean energy development in Vietnam

Chairman of the National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue has welcomed the interest of foreign investors, including Japan's Erex Co Ltd, in clean energy development in Vietnam.
japanese mainstays diversify investments

Japanese mainstays diversify investments

Instead of investing in manufacturing, capital flows from Japan to Vietnam in recent years have been shifting towards new fields such as retail, consultancy, and services.
becamex idc ties up with becamex tokyu to organise spring concert

Becamex IDC ties up with Becamex Tokyu to organise spring concert

The spring concert was successfully held at the Binh Duong Convention and Exhibition Centre on March 5, featuring a breathtaking performance by renowned Japanese conductor Honna Tetsuji.
30 japanese enterprises look for investment opportunities in thanh hoa

30 Japanese enterprises look for investment opportunities in Thanh Hoa

30 Japanese enterprises look for investment opportunities in the central province of Thanh Hoa in manufacturing, resort real estate, and other sectors.
japanese police arrest suspect threatening to shoot down vietnam airlines plane

Japanese police arrest suspect threatening to shoot down Vietnam Airlines plane

A representative of Vietnam Airlines in Japan on February 17 confirmed that Japanese police had arrested a suspect who threatened to shoot down a passenger plane of the airline in January.
lenders promise investment scale up

Lenders promise investment scale-up

The dissolution of a 15-year collaboration between Eximbank and Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, its largest foreign strategic shareholder, could pave the way for a fresh start after a number of financial and internal conflicts plagued the former.
infrastructure investment to aid the social recovery

Infrastructure investment to aid the social recovery

In many developing countries, insufficient and poor infrastructure has resulted in stagnation in the flow of resources, difficulty in absorbing investment capital, causing bottlenecks and directly affecting economic growth. Therefore, investment in developing infrastructure has been a priority of many developing countries, including Vietnam.
vietnams eximbank and japans smbc officially break up after 14 years

Vietnam's Eximbank and Japan's SMBC officially break up after 14 years

Eximbank and SMBC's 14-year strategic collaboration arrangement has finally come to an end.
eximbank ends partnership with japans smbc

Eximbank ends partnership with Japan's SMBC

The Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) will terminate its partnership with Japanese Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as from February 7, according to a resolution of the bank's board of directors.
japans investors pinpoint pivotal year

Japan’s investors pinpoint pivotal year

Japanese investors have been committed to further investing in Vietnam as the nation offers ample opportunities. Hirai Shinji, chief representative of the Japan Trade Promotion Organization in Ho Chi Minh City, talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the outlook of Japanese investment and business in Vietnam this year.
nearly 55 per cent of japanese firms in vietnam gained profits despite pandemic

Nearly 55 per cent of Japanese firms in Vietnam gained profits despite pandemic

The proportion of profitable Japanese companies in Vietnam is expected to have climbed by 4.7 points in 2021, compared to 2020, equivalent to 54.3 per cent.
10 countries recognise vietnams vaccine passports

10 countries recognise Vietnam's vaccine passports

The 10 countries that recognised the vaccine passports of Vietnam are Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Belarus, Cambodia, the Philippines, Palestine, and the Maldives.
japanese firm strikes deal to join vietnams lng market

Japanese firm strikes deal to join Vietnam’s LNG market

The Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Vietnam’s ITECO JSC have freshly signed a share purchase agreement and a pact on comprehensive cooperation that involves the procurement, storage, and supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Vietnam.