japanese insurer to buy over 41 million shares of bao viet holdings

Japanese insurer to buy over 41 million shares of Bao Viet Holdings

Japanese insurer Sumitomo Life has registered to buy more than 41.4 million shares of local insurer insurance-finance-banking group Bao Viet Holdings (BVH).
first matsumoto kiyoshi flagship store slated to open in march 2020

First Matsumoto Kiyoshi Flagship store slated to open in March 2020

The first Matsumoto Kiyoshi Flagship store in Vietnam is expected to be launched at the end of March 2020, followed by 10 to 15 more Japanese-standard stores in the next three to five years.
nissan faces us 22 million fine for misreporting ghosn pay

Nissan faces US$22 million fine for misreporting Ghosn pay

Nissan should be fined US$22 million for filing documents that under-reported the compensation of former chief Carlos Ghosn, Japanese regulators recommended Tuesday (Dec 10), with troubled the firm saying it would not dispute the penalty.
japan launches human trial of new ebola vaccine

Japan launches human trial of new Ebola vaccine

Japanese scientists will begin the country's first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday (Dec 6).
can tho city jica look into agricultural cooperation

Can Tho city, JICA look into agricultural cooperation

Officials of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had a meeting with a delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on December 4 to discuss agricultural cooperation programmes and promote Japanese investment in the city.
japan unveils us 120 billion stimulus package

Japan unveils US$120 billion stimulus package

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled US$120 billion in stimulus measures on Thursday (Dec 5), to help the world's third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation's recent natural disasters.
japan anti high heels campaigner steps up to fight glasses ban

Japan anti-high heels campaigner steps up to fight 'glasses ban'

A Japanese woman whose campaign against mandatory high heels in the workplace won broad public support has stepped up her fight against strict corporate dress codes - including a de-facto ban on women wearing glasses.
modern pharma grows more colourful

Modern pharma grows more colourful

The modern pharmacy retail segment is welcoming an exciting new entrant in Japanese drug and cosmetics retailer Matsumotokiyoshi Co., Ltd, urging existing players to dust down their racing goggles.
dhg keeps throne by continuous innovation to create new values

DHG keeps throne by continuous innovation to create new values

Being the sole company to score a hat-trick at the 2019 Listed Enterprise Award with more excellent achievements than last year, DHG Pharmaceutical JSC (DHG) has grown from strength to strength, with deeper co-operation with Japanese strategic partner Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
can tho izs charm japanese groups

Can Tho IZs charm Japanese groups

With an auspicious position and seamless infrastructure, Can Tho industrial zones are courting a growing number of investors and enterprises to settle down in the city, with a wave of Japanese interest becoming most notable.
fast fashion seeks speedy solutions

Fast-fashion seeks speedy solutions

High land lease prices, local preference on exported clothing, and the custom of shopping at local stores may not favour Japanese-based UNIQLO’s plan to make waves in Vietnam.
japan fest to offer cultural performances and products

Japan Fest to offer cultural performances and products

A wide range of cultural activities and products from Japan will be featured during the Japan Fest in Hanoi on November 23 and 24.
panasonic to stop lcd panel production

Panasonic to stop LCD panel production

Japanese electronics titan Panasonic said Thursday (Nov 21) it would end its production of liquid crystal display panels by 2021, as Chinese and South Korean manufacturers dominate the global market.
japan scraps cherry blossom party amid abe cronyism criticism

Japan scraps cherry blossom party amid Abe cronyism criticism

The Japanese government said on Wednesday (Nov 13) it would scrap next year's annual cherry blossom party after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came under fire amid claims he invited too many of his own supporters.
japanese referee to officiate at vietnam vs uae match

Japanese referee to officiate at Vietnam vs UAE match

A team of referees from Japan will officiate at the upcoming match between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their World Cup 2020 qualifier at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on November 14, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced.