metro line no1 on the home straight

Metro Line No.1 on the home straight

The construction of Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien Metro Line (Metro Line No.1), a symbol of Vietnamese-Japanese friendship, is forecast to be completed in 2020. On February 27, VIR’s reporters visited the construction site.
japanese retailer muji to set foot in vietnam

Japanese retailer MUJI to set foot in Vietnam

After the landfall of AEON, Takashimaya, 7-Eleven, and FujiMart, Vietnam’s retail market will welcome a new Japanese player called MUJI from Japan, which promises to heat up the race in this high-potential sector.
japanese investment pouring into packaging production

Japanese investment pouring into packaging production

Packaging is still one of the most attractive sectors, especially while processing and manufacturing, agriculture, and services are developing rapidly, posing diverse demand.
japan government fukushima operator told to pay us 38m over nuclear disaster

Japan government, Fukushima operator told to pay US$3.8m over nuclear disaster

TOKYO: A Japanese court on Wednesday (Feb 20) awarded nearly US$4 million (S$5.41 million) in fresh damages to scores of residents forced to flee their homes after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear meltdown.
honda acquires massive profit in vietnam

Honda acquires massive profit in Vietnam

Japanese car giant Honda reports a new record in scooter sales volume in Vietnam, with the total sales of scooters expected to reach 2.5 million units in the 2019 fiscal year.
honda to close uk plant in 2022 risking 3500 jobs reports

Honda to close UK plant in 2022, risking 3,500 jobs: Reports

Japanese car giant Honda is expected to announce the shutdown of its plant in south west England in 2022, putting 3,500 jobs at risk, media reports said on Monday (Feb 18).
japanese advantage partners acquires vietnamese fashion chain elise

Japanese Advantage Partners acquires Vietnamese fashion chain Elise

After Stripe International’s purchase of NEM, another Japanese investor Advantage Partners has acquired local women’s apparel company Elise Fashion, stirring up the fashion market in Vietnam.
japan stays in lead in fdi in vietnam

Japan stays in lead in FDI in Vietnam

Foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Vietnam have upbeat prospects in 2019, with Japanese investors continuing to lead the countries and territories having investment projects in Vietnam.
mitsui invests 100 million in vietnams king of shrimp minh phu

Mitsui invests $100 million in Vietnam’s king of shrimp Minh Phu

Japanese conglomerate Mitsui & Co., Ltd. has committed $100 million to Minh Phu Seafood Corporation – Vietnam’s largest shrimp processing company – in order to help improve its shrimp exports.
japans abe strikes dovish tone on russia at kuril islands rally

Japan's Abe strikes dovish tone on Russia at Kuril islands rally

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe struck a conciliatory tone with Russia at an annual rally on Thursday (Feb 7) to demand the return of small northern isles claimed by both nations.
japanese invested con cung retail store chain fined for violations

Japanese-invested Con Cung retail store chain fined for violations

Con Cung JSC, the well-known mum and baby retail store chain has been fined for VND25 million ($1,086) for departing from its promotional programme plans submitted to the authorities.
japanese firms eye investing in ha nam

Japanese firms eye investing in Ha Nam

Many Japanese businesses have expressed interest in investing in Vietnam’s northern province of Ha Nam to supply top quality products to the Southeast Asian market, said Tsunemasa Teramoto, a representative from Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
kyoei behind wheels cannot steer vis clear of record loss

Kyoei behind wheels cannot steer VIS clear of record loss

Despite being backed by Japanese steel producer Kyoei Steel, Vietnam Italy Steel (VIS) has recorded a loss of VND326 billion ($14.2 million) in 2018.   
vietnamese firms advised to tap opportunities in japanese market

Vietnamese firms advised to tap opportunities in Japanese market

There are many opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises to sell their goods in Japan, according to Yuichiro Shiotani, director general of Aeon Top Value Vietnam.
ghosn received 8 million euro in improper payments nissan

Ghosn received 8 million euro in 'improper' payments: Nissan

Former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn received nearly eight million euros in "improper payments" from a Netherlands-based joint venture, the Japanese car giant alleged Friday (Jan 18), threatening to sue to recover the funds.