toyota softbank vision fund in 1bn uber investment

Toyota, SoftBank Vision Fund in $1bn Uber investment

Japanese car giant Toyota and investment fund Softbank Vision Fund on Friday unveiled an investment of $1 billion in US company Uber to drive forward the development of driverless ridesharing services.
bmw to recall 360000 china cars over takata airbags

BMW to recall 360,000 China cars over Takata airbags

Germany's BMW will recall 360,000 vehicles in China as part of the worldwide effort to root out defective airbags made by now-defunct Japanese supplier Takata, regulators in Beijing said.
japanese architect kengo kuma visits waterina suites

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma visits Waterina Suites

As his first work in Vietnam, Waterina Suites condo project, is at the last stages of completion, Japanese architect Kengo Kuma paid a visit to Vietnam last week to evaluation the construction works.
vietnamese japanese firms seek investment trade partnerships

Vietnamese, Japanese firms seek investment, trade partnerships

A business networking event was held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 12 to promote trade ties between Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises.
japanese initiative switch increases investments in vietnam

Japanese initiative switch increases investments in Vietnam

Japanese investment in Vietnam is expected to grow this year, given Japans recent initiative to shift investment to Vietnam and other Mekong River nations, as well as free trade agreements (FTA), experts said.
japanese lenders provide solutions

Japanese lenders provide solutions

Japanese financial firms are expressing their interest in buying out Vietnamese lenders, but the road ahead might not be smooth for the eager suitors.
vietnamese japanese artists perform cinderella ballet

Vietnamese, Japanese artists perform “Cinderella” ballet

Artists from Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will perform the “Cinderella” ballet with Japanese partners at the HCM City Opera House on April 13-14.
goodwill ambassador for japanese cheery blossom picked

Goodwill ambassador for Japanese cheery blossom picked

Tran Dieu Anh, a student from the Vietnam-Japan University has been selected as the first goodwill ambassador for Japanese cherry blossom in 2019 after a competition held in the framework of the Japan cherry blossom festival - Hanoi 2019.
japanese investors seek business opportunities in hanoi

Japanese investors seek business opportunities in Hanoi

A group of Japanese businesses joined the Hanoi-Japan investment promotion conference on March 29 to seek new business and investment opportunities in the city.
japan taking ftas seriously

Japan taking FTAs seriously

Japanese enterprises in Vietnam are learning about utilising the newly-effective Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, along with other free trade agreements (FTAs), in order to build on an effective approach to business.  Hironobu Kitagawa, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Hanoi Office, gives an overall picture of its members’ application of FTAs and their future business movements.
vietnam italy steel wishes to sell more shares to parent company

Vietnam Italy Steel wishes to sell more shares to parent company

Vietnam Italy Steel JSC (code: VIS) wants to keep selling shares to Kyoei Steel despite its poor business performance after being acquired by a Japanese company.
japanese investors flock to real estate

Japanese investors flock to real estate

Even though the Vietnamese property market is dominated by Singaporean and South Korean developers, Japanese investors are trying to climb closer to the top spot. Bich Ngoc reports.
japanese firms seek fresh base for investments

Japanese firms seek fresh base for investments

With Vietnam’s typically-low localisation numbers currently increasing at its highest-ever rate, Japanese investors in particular are now becoming more attracted to the country’s manufacturing potential. However, regulatory risks remain a top concern. Bich Thuy reports.
japanese woman confirmed as worlds oldest person aged 116

Japanese woman confirmed as world's oldest person aged 116

TOKYO: A 116-year-old Japanese woman who still enjoys studying math and playing board games has been recognised as the world's oldest person, the Guinness World Records said Saturday.
japanese firms urge business reform

Japanese firms urge business reform

While many Japanese investors are seeking better conditions in Vietnam to prepare for a possible exit from China and Thailand, Vietnam is in critical need of amending relevant laws and removing obstacles facing them.