long an holds potential for japanese businesses

Long An holds potential for Japanese businesses

The third Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Programme will take place in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho during November 3-5. On this occasion, Nguyen Van Duoc, Deputy Chairman of the Long An People’s Committee, talked with VIR’s Truc Giang about the potential, advantages, and the fields Long An province wants to attract investment from Japanese investors.
japans subaru says uncertified staff inspected its cars

Japan's Subaru says uncertified staff inspected its cars

TOKYO: Subaru said Friday it allowed uncertified staff to do inspections on some vehicles for more than three decades, becoming the latest Japanese firm dented by a quality scandal.
european stocks firmer as investors eye corporate news ecb meet

European stocks firmer as investors eye corporate news, ECB meet

LONDON: The dollar climbed against rivals on Monday (Oct 23), helping to push up European and Japanese stock markets, while share prices in the US moved modestly higher at the start of a heavy week of corporate earnings report and a much-anticipated European Central Bank meeting.
abe targets north korea after storming to super majority vote win

Abe targets North Korea after storming to 'super-majority' vote win

TOKYO: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stormed to a landslide "super-majority" in snap Japanese elections, near complete projections showed Monday (Oct 23), with the hardline nationalist immediately pledging to "deal firmly" with North Korea.
vietnam japan cultural space to open in hoi an in november

Vietnam-Japan cultural space to open in Hoi An in November

A Vietnamese-Japanese cultural space is set to open in the UNESCO-recognised town of Hoi An in November to honour the fine relationship that exists between the two countries.
japanese investors grand designs for vietnam

Japanese investors' grand designs for Vietnam

Vietnam is coming into the spotlight of Japanese electronics and electric appliance manufacturers and retailers looking for overseas expansion opportunities, with many renowned and up-and-coming enterprises looking for partners in the country.
japanese meiko electronics group signs for third plant in vietnam

Japanese Meiko Electronics Group signs for third plant in Vietnam

Meiko Electronics Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Meiko), a subsidiary of Japan's Meiko Electronics Group, selected Quang Minh Industrial Park belonging to TNI Holdings Vietnam to build its third plant, with a total investment capital of $50 million.
can tho hosts events to attract japanese investors

Can Tho hosts events to attract Japanese investors

Two important events will be held in the southern city of Can Tho, this month and next month, with the aim of luring more investment from Japan.
honda to start mass recall in china over takata airbags

Honda to start mass recall in China over Takata airbags

BEIJING: Honda will recall more than 245,000 vehicles in China over concerns about airbags made by troubled Japanese giant Takata, Chinese authorities said on Sunday (Oct 1), dealing another blow to Takata's largest client.
japanese firms seek partners in dong nai province

Japanese firms seek partners in Dong Nai province

A trade conference took place in the southern province of Dong Nai on September 27 with the participation of more than 80 Japanese-invested and local enterprises.
japans abe announces snap election amid worries over north korea

Japan's Abe announces snap election amid worries over North Korea

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would dissolve parliament's lower house on Thursday for a snap election, seeking a mandate to stick to his tough stance towards a volatile North Korea and rebalance the social security system.
new 180 million aeon mall coming to haiphong

New $180-million AEON MALL coming to Haiphong

Japanese shopping mall developer AEON MALL has decided to open a new $180-million mall in the northern port city of Haiphong to further its ambition of building 20 shopping malls across Vietnam by 2025.
japanese investors upbeat about prospects in vietnam

Japanese investors upbeat about prospects in Vietnam

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has recently struck up a partnership with Bao Viet Securities, as Japanese investors continue looking at the Vietnamese market with optimism and confidence.
gm to recall 25m vehicles in china over takata airbags

GM to recall 2.5m vehicles in China over Takata airbags

BEIJING: General Motors will recall more than 2.5 million vehicles in China over concerns about airbags made by troubled Japanese giant Takata, Chinese authorities said, dealing a blow to the US automaker in the world's largest car market.
record rain as typhoon batters southern japanese islands

Record rain as typhoon batters southern Japanese islands

TOKYO: A strong typhoon lashed islands in southern Japan on Thursday (Sep 14), packing gusts of up to 252 kilometres an hour and leaving thousands without power as it headed towards the mainland.