grab bags 850 million from japanese investors

Grab bags $850 million from Japanese investors

Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app, has announced today an investment of over $850 million from a group of Japanese investors, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (MUFG) and TIS Inc. (TIS). The funds will go toward creating accessible and affordable financial services for Southeast Asia in order to boost financial inclusion in the region.
covid 19 no ban on flights to rok japan

COVID-19: No ban on flights to RoK, Japan

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam (CAAV) has imposed no ban on flights to the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, CAAV Director General Dinh Viet Thang has said.
fewer covid 19 cases in china as deaths abroad increase

Fewer COVID-19 cases in China as deaths abroad increase

China on Thursday (Feb 20) touted a big drop in new virus infections as proof its epidemic control efforts are working, but the toll grew abroad with deaths in Japan and South Korea.
japan fisheries magnetism

Japan fisheries magnetism

The Japan Fisheries Association (JFA) and A Au Vocational Guidance Corporation held a workshop to introduce Japanese fish products to Vietnamese traders and restaurateurs, particularly those operating in Hanoi.
hanoi leader pledges best conditions for japans uniqlo

Hanoi leader pledges best conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hanoi Nguyen Duc Chung pledged to create the best possible conditions for Japan’s Uniqlo company to do business in the city, during a reception on February 20 for Uniqlo Vice President Koyama Noriaki.
79 more people test positive for covid 19 on diamond princess cruise ship

79 more people test positive for COVID-19 on Diamond Princess cruise ship

An additional 79 cases of coronavirus have been discovered aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, the health ministry said Wednesday (Feb 19), bringing the total to 621.
firm appeal for japanese developers

Firm appeal for Japanese developers

Japanese investors continued to demonstrate their confidence in the Vietnamese real estate market with recent involvement in new large-scale projects.
88 more people test positive for covid 19 on diamond princess cruise ship

88 more people test positive for COVID-19 on Diamond Princess cruise ship

Another 88 people aboard a cruise ship off Japan have tested positive for COVID-19, authorities said Tuesday (Feb 18).
japanese confectionary giant morinaga unlocks vietnamese market

Japanese confectionary giant Morinaga unlocks Vietnamese market

Japanese snack, confectionary, and ice-cream giant Morinaga & Co., the owner of iconic brands Hi-Chew and Dars Chocolate, has decided to expand its presence to Vietnam, one of its key markets in Southeast Asia.
fukushima staff may be forced to use raincoats as covid 19 threatens gear production

Fukushima staff may be forced to use raincoats as COVID-19 threatens gear production

Workers at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant may need to wear plastic raincoats as the coronavirus outbreak threatens production of protective suits in China, the operator warned on Tuesday (Feb 18).
covid 19 cases on diamond princess ship rise to 355 japan official

COVID-19 cases on Diamond Princess ship rise to 355: Japan official

The number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 on a quarantined ship off Japan's coast has risen to 355, the country's health minister said Sunday (Feb 16).
vietnam italy steel fined for 6000

Vietnam Italy steel fined for $6,000

Vietnam Italy Steel JSC (VIS), which is backed by Japanese steel producer Kyoei Steel Ltd., has been applied a fine of VND140 million ($6,090) for violations of regulations on publishing information and corporate governance by conducting related party transactions.
first passengers exit quarantined japan ship

First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship

The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday (Feb 14) to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for COVID-19.
uk rapper stormzy to reschedule asia tour including singapore over virus

UK rapper Stormzy to reschedule Asia tour, including Singapore, over virus

He was also set to perform in Malaysia, Japan, China, South Korea and Indonesia as part of his Heavy Is The Head tour.
wework and vnpay affiliated softbank loses 2 billion in vision fund

WeWork and VNPAY-affiliated SoftBank loses $2 billion in Vision Fund

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corporation, a shareholder of WeWork and VNLIFE (the parent firm of VNPAY), has reported $2.05 billion of loss in its Vision Fund’s investment activities.