momo bags 200 million in series e fundraising round

MoMo bags $200 million in Series E fundraising round

MoMo,Vietnam’s No.1 super app, announced the successful completion of its Series E fundraising round. The company raised about $200 million in equity financing from leading global investors including Mizuho, Ward Ferry, Goodwater Capital and Kora Management. The Series E was led by leading Japanese global bank Mizuho.
jfe project extends japanese expertise in going greener

JFE project extends Japanese expertise in going greener

Japan-based JFE Engineering Corporation is participating in a large-scale waste-to-energy project in Vietnam, supporting the country’s efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions amid sustainable socioeconomic development.
27 feared dead in building fire in japans osaka

27 feared dead in building fire in Japan's Osaka

Twenty-seven people were feared dead after a blaze swept through a commercial building housing a mental health clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on Friday, as reports said police considered arson a possible cause of the fire.
mizuho bank to invest 170 million and acquire 75 per cent stake in m service

Mizuho Bank to invest $170 million and acquire 7.5 per cent stake in M-Service

Japanese megabank Mizuho Bank is reported to invest around $170 million to acquire a 7.5 per cent stake in M-Service, the company behind e-wallet MoMo.
applying green growth experiences from japan

Applying green growth experiences from Japan

With advanced technologies and progressive policies, Japan is fuelling a historic sustainable energy revolution. Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of the Hanoi Office of the Japan External Trade Organization and vice chairman of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam, discussed with Bich Thuy Japan’s sustainable development drive and how Japanese companies contribute to green growth efforts in Vietnam.
japanese investors venturing into vietnams renewable energy market

Japanese investors venturing into Vietnam's renewable energy market

More Japanese investors are actively entering Vietnam's renewable energy market to satisfy increasing energy demand.
calm preparations suit new prospects for japanese mas

Calm preparations suit new prospects for Japanese M&As

Vietnam remains a favourite destination for Japanese investors to step up their mergers and acquisitions. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the overview of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam and the upcoming prospects
tokio marine insurance donates tablets to disadvantaged pupils in ho chi minh city

Tokio Marine Insurance donates tablets to disadvantaged pupils in Ho Chi Minh City

Japanese-backed non-life insurer Tokio Marine Insurance Vietnam has partnered with Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union to launch the Loving Arms campaign, delivering 250 tablets to disadvantaged students in the southern growth centre who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
the first batch of japanese unshu tangerines arrive to aeon vietnam

The first batch of Japanese Unshu tangerines arrive to AEON Vietnam

In the morning of December 3, the press conference titled “Lift the import ban – Start selling Japanese Unshu Mikan tangerines” was successfully held at AEON Mall Long Bien. AEON supermarket is the first retail system in Vietnam to introduce to Vietnamese customers more than 1 tonne of fresh Unshu tangerines imported from Japan.
unwavering support from japans investors

Unwavering support from Japan’s investors

Vietnam’s trade and investment ties with Japan are witnessing a new chapter for development, with both nations agreeing to further their cooperation in various sectors painted by strong fresh commitments.
deep c bamboo capital and sojitz team up for ip development in vietnam

DEEP C, Bamboo Capital and Sojitz team up for IP development in Vietnam

Within the framework of the Investment Promotion Conference in Japan during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's official visit, Hong Duc Industry JSC (part of DEEP C Industrial Zones), Bamboo Capital Group, and Sojitz Corporation have signed an MoU on tri-party cooperation to develop a $250 million industrial park and ancillary infrastructure.
japanese fuelling new dealmaking trends in vietnam

Japanese fuelling new dealmaking trends in Vietnam

Japanese investors continue to make waves in Vietnam’s merger and acquisition landscape. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., told VIR’s Thanh Van more about the ongoing momentum of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam.
the minato residence attractive discount for final sale of condominiums

The Minato Residence: Attractive discount for final sale of condominiums

A premier condominium complex with an international-standard living ecosystem and outstanding facilities, The Minato Residence emerges as a great attraction to customers in the port city of Haiphong.
japanese investors making intentions known in vietnam

Japanese investors making intentions known in Vietnam

With Vietnam strongly accelerating infrastructure works and improving human resources quality, Japan is expected to continue assisting its strategic partner in these areas.
long term impetus sought for japanese ambitions in mergers and acquisitions

Long-term impetus sought for Japanese ambitions in mergers and acquisitions

Japanese investors continue to move forward and clinch deals with Vietnamese partners, bucking the trend of hamstrung transactions elsewhere in recent times.