japan eyes vietnamese it startups

Japan eyes Vietnamese IT startups

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is on the radar of Japanese firms wishing to co-operate with Vietnamese startups and calling for capital from Japan’s funds to develop novel ideas.
japanese insurer records strong growth in vietnam

Japanese insurer records strong growth in Vietnam

Life insurer Dai-ichi Life Vietnam collected $350 million in premiums in 2017, securing its foothold in one of Asia’s fastest-growing insurance markets.
japanese giant joins hands with alpec to tap into growing elevator market

Japanese giant joins hands with Alpec to tap into growing elevator market

Japan’s second largest group, Nidec Group, joined hands with Vietnam's leading elevator and escalator firm Alpec to meet the growing demand for elevators in Vietnam and centralise control over product safety and quality.
can tho set to increase japanese investment

Can Tho set to increase Japanese investment

The southern city of Can Tho will take up a series of activities this year to strengthen cooperation with Japan and attract Japanese investors.
koi story priceless japanese fish make a splash

Koi story: Priceless Japanese fish make a splash

KAZO, Japan: Hand-reared for their colour and beauty, koi carp have become an iconic symbol of Japan that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars and even participate in fishy beauty contests.
former president of japans toyota dies at 88

Former president of Japan's Toyota dies at 88

Toyota's former president Tatsuro Toyoda, who helped the Japanese auto giant establish a foothold in North America, has died at the age of 88, the company said Saturday.
epson apple face french legal pressure over planned obsolescence update

Epson, Apple face French legal pressure over planned obsolescence (update)

PARIS: French prosecutors have launched a probe into Japanese printer maker Epson for alleged planned obsolescence in its products, using landmark consumer legislation that campaigners hope to turn against Apple as well.
sojitz corporation targets vung tau airport relocation project

Sojitz Corporation targets Vung Tau Airport relocation project

Large-scale Japanese business Sojitz Corporation expressed intentions to co-operate with Song Hong Investment Construction Trading JSC to implement the relocation of Vung Tau Airport to Go Gang Island located in Long Son commune, Ba Ria-Vung Tau province.
epson apple face french legal pressure over planned obsolescence

Epson, Apple face French legal pressure over planned obsolescence

PARIS: French prosecutors have launched a probe into Japanese printer maker Epson for alleged planned obsolescence in its products, using landmark consumer legislation that campaigners hope to turn against Apple as well.
idemitsu kosan to build 2nd petrol station

Idemitsu Kosan to build 2nd petrol station

Japanese oil firm, Idemitsu Kosan Co Ltd (Idemitsu), plans to build a US$1 million Dinh Vu Port Petrol Station.
aeon mall haiphong project to be kicked off in second quarter of 2018

AEON MALL Haiphong project to be kicked off in second quarter of 2018

Japanese shopping mall developer AEON MALL, the investor of AEON MALL Haiphong in collaboration with the Haiphong People’s Committee, has accelerated completing the procedures in early 2018 so that the construction can be started in the second quarter.
vn japanese firms cooperate in waguy cow farming

VN, Japanese firms cooperate in Waguy cow farming

Huy Long An Limited Company and Japan’s Sawai Ranch on Sunday signed an agreement for cooperation in Japanese-style Waguy cow farming in the southern province of Long An’s Duc Hue District.
japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in bitcoin

Japan firm says it will pay part of salaries in Bitcoin

TOKYO: A Japanese company will start paying part of its employees' salaries in Bitcoin, as it aims to get better understanding of the virtual currency, a spokeswoman said on Friday (Dec 15).
japanese firms discuss vn business obstacles

Japanese firms discuss VN business obstacles

Japanese enterprises raised four problems they face while doing business in Viet Nam in a dialogue with the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform on Wednesday.
japans plastics giants partner with local firms

Japan’s plastics giants partner with local firms

Vietnam’s fast-growing plastics industry has lured in Japanese companies to strike up deals with local partners.