japanese committed to oda infrastructure ventures

Japanese committed to ODA infrastructure ventures

With Vietnam strongly accelerating infrastructure construction in service of the country’s socioeconomic development, Japan is expected to continue supporting its strategic partner via official development assistance.
vpbank completes sale in fe credit to smbc group of japan

VPBank completes sale in FE Credit to SMBC Group of Japan

VPBank announced the completion of a 49 per cent stake sale of its consumer finance arm FE Credit by SMBC Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (SMBCCF), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (SMBC Group).
co financing deals shore up belief in deep rooted growth

Co-financing deals shore up belief in deep-rooted growth

Recent loan and credit agreements among Vietnamese banks and international financial organisations are reinforcing faith in promoting long-term growth prospects in Vietnam through renowned banks.
japanese retailers are committed to the huge potential of the vietnamese market

Japanese retailers are committed to the huge potential of the Vietnamese market

Following the reopening, more Japanese retailers are stepping up operations in Vietnam, betting on the huge potential consumption demand of local customers.
japan funds display diverse temptation

Japan funds display diverse temptation

Japan has been among the biggest foreign investors in Vietnam through greenfield ventures as well as mergers and acquisitions. Yuto Kono, principal and head of Genesia Ventures Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Thanh Van how Japanese funds are preparing the next generation of Vietnamese unicorns.
bizzi closes 3 million pre series a round

Bizzi closes $3 million Pre-Series A round

Bizzi, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that streamlines themanual accounting processes, has closed a $3 million Pre-Series A round led by Money Forward, a leading fintech/SaaS company in Japan, with additional participation from local venture capital firm Do Ventures and returning Singapore-based investor Qualgro.
japans fujikin breaks ground on 35 million project in danang hi tech park

Japan's Fujikin breaks ground on $35 million project in Danang Hi-Tech Park

Japan’s Fujikin Inc. has officially broken ground on a research and development (R&D) centre worth $35 million in Danang Hi-Tech Park.
japanese still eager for mergers and acquisitions

Japanese still eager for mergers and acquisitions

Healthcare and pharmaceuticals remain attractive segments to Japanese buyers. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked with VIR’s Thanh Van about the appetite of Japanese investors for the Vietnamese market.
hitachi joins forces with vietnams largest nonlife insurer

Hitachi joins forces with Vietnam's largest nonlife insurer

Japan's Hitachi Ltd. has signed a deal with Bao Viet Insurance, Vietnam's biggest non-life insurer, to drive innovation in the insurance business.
vaccine refrigerators supported by japan and unicef arrive to vietnam

Vaccine refrigerators supported by Japan and UNICEF arrive to Vietnam

Vietnam has received 300 vaccine refrigerators funded by the government of Japan and procured through UNICEF.
panasonic launches new factory in binh duong province

Panasonic launches new factory in Binh Duong province

Japanese tech giant Panasonic has completed a new factory in Binh Duong province in southern Vietnam and will start production and shipment of ceiling and ventilating fans from October 13.
japan based chubu to scoop up 20 per cent share in bitexcos renewable energy arm

Japan-based Chubu to scoop up 20 per cent share in Bitexco's renewable energy arm

Japan-based Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. will purchase a 20 per cent stake in Bitexco Power Corporation, a subsidiary of Bitexco.
murderer of vietnamese girl in japan ordered to pay 70 million jpy in compensation

Murderer of Vietnamese girl in Japan ordered to pay 70 million JPY in compensation

The Tokyo High Court on September 24 issued a ruling that ordered Yasumasa Shibuya, who murdered nine-year-old Vietnamese girl Le Thi Nhat Linh in 2017, to pay a compensation of 70 million JPY (634,000 USD) to the victim’s family.
pfizer confirms no safety issue after particles found in covid 19 vaccine in japan

Pfizer confirms no safety issue after particles found in COVID-19 vaccine in Japan

Pfizer confirms that there is no safety issue regarding the presence of white/off-white opaque amorphous particles found in vials of the new coronavirus vaccine in Japanese cities.
rok firms pour 243 billion usd into vietnam in eight months

RoK firms pour 2.43 billion USD into Vietnam in eight months

Businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK) poured over 2.43 billion USD into Vietnam in the first eight months of 2021, ranking third in terms of total registered capital after Singapore and Japan.