jica funded project helps da nang develop lien chieu port

JICA-funded project helps Da Nang develop Lien Chieu port

Representatives of the People’s Committee of central Da Nang city and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on conducting survey and data collection for the Lien Chieu Port development project, at a working session in the city on July 17.
japanese ngo funds organic agriculture project in dong thap

Japanese NGO funds organic agriculture project in Dong Thap

Japanese non-governmental organisation (NGO) Seed to Table (STT) has provided an assistance package worth 55,000 USD for the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap to develop an organic agriculture project in the 2019-2022 period.
no complacency for tourism industry

No complacency for tourism industry 

The central coast city of Danang has been named among the world’s 10 destinations favoured by South Korean, Thai, Japanese, and Singaporean families and couples, with Altara Suites emerging as a top choice among high-class hospitality establishments. General manager at Altara Suites Gary Warnock told VIR’s Phuong Thu how it is ensuring trust and loyalty at one of the top destinations for tourists looking for a second home.
vietnam to ease restrictions on travellers from japan

Vietnam to ease restrictions on travellers from Japan

As a careful attempt to slowly revive Asian economic co-operation, particularly so in business and tourism, the first trial international flight departing Japan and landing in Vietnam, which will carry 250 business travellers, will take place at the end of June.
japanese investors lead ma in real estate market

Japanese investors lead M&A in real estate market

Despite significant deals from Japanese investors during the first five months of the year, the development of mergers and acquisitions in real estate remains uncertain in the second half of the year due to the long-term impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
japan mps pass record covid 19 budget

Japan MPs pass record COVID-19 budget

TOKYO: Japan's powerful lower house of parliament approved an emergency budget worth nearly US$300 billion on Wednesday (Jun 10), doubling the scale of measures to pep up the world's third-biggest economy after the coronavirus tipped it into recession.
prime minister receives new japanese ambassador

Prime Minister receives new Japanese Ambassador

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has affirmed that Vietnam always considers Japan one of the most important and long-term partners and wants to further deepen the extensive strategic partnership between the two nations.
covid 19 travel bans separate families even as lockdowns ease

COVID-19 travel bans separate families even as lockdowns ease

TOKYO: When Julie Sergent's father died, she faced an agonising decision: If she travelled from her home in Japan to attend the funeral in France, she wouldn't be allowed back.
mitsubishi motors plans to develop automobile manufacturing in binh dinh

Mitsubishi Motors plans to develop automobile manufacturing in Binh Dinh

Car maker from Japan Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has intention to build an automobile manufacturing plants in the south-central province of Binh Dinh, marking its second manufacturing facility in Vietnam.
panasonic heads up japanese production movements

Panasonic heads up Japanese production movements

Panasonic is among the first Japanese investors to relocate their activities to Vietnam in the context that multinational corporations are considering to restructure their global manufacturing. Attracting these relocated projects will be factors that reaffirm Vietnam as a safe and open destination. Marukawa Yoichi, general director of Panasonic Vietnam, talked with VIR’s Kim Oanh about the plan to move its facility from Thailand to Vietnam.
japan agrees to discuss travel re connection with vietnam

Japan agrees to discuss travel re-connection with Vietnam

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on June 1 agreed to conduct a discussion with the Vietnamese Government on considering the resumption of travel between the two countries.
japan race cancelled over coronavirus as motogp looks to europe

Japan race cancelled over coronavirus as MotoGP looks to Europe

TOKYO: The Japanese MotoGP was cancelled over the coronavirus on Monday (Jun 1) as organisers said they would concentrate on holding as many races as possible in Europe this year.
designers introduce ao dai collections in hcm city

Designers introduce ao dai collections in HCM City

Fashion designer Vo Viet Chung has introduced his latest ao dai (Vietnamese dress) collection called Hoa Hon (Painting The Soul) in HCM City.
no evidence found in bribery scandal enveloping tenma and vietnamese officials

No evidence found in bribery scandal enveloping Tenma and Vietnamese officials

No evidence was found to back up allegations of bribery against Japanese plastic maker Tenma, which was charged with paying off Vietnamese officials to lower its tax liabilities.    
japanese tenma investigated for bribery and tax evasion in vietnam

Japanese Tenma investigated for bribery and tax evasion in Vietnam

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has investigated Japanese plastic-maker Tenma for allegedly paying JYP25 million ($215,000) in bribes to some Vietnamese tax inspectors to avoid tax duties in 2017 and 2019.