vietnam japan fresh joint venture sharp nsn the handshake for new direction of solar power

Vietnam Japan fresh joint venture, Sharp - NSN, the handshake for new direction of solar power

The signing ceremony of a joint venture between Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation from Japan and local partner NSN Construction & Engineering JSC took place today December 20.  
next phase of japan ties kickstarted

Next phase of Japan ties kickstarted

Despite improvements in the business climate on the back of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative, legal uncertainty in public-private partnerships, supporting industries, and manpower needs further changes to facilitate a new wave of Japanese investment in the coming months. Thuy Huong reports.
japan swim queen ikee leaves leukaemia hospital

Japan swim queen Ikee leaves leukaemia hospital

Japanese swimming hope Rikako Ikee, who was diagnosed with leukaemia earlier this year, said on Tuesday (Dec 17) she had been discharged from hospital and would aim to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
japanese insurer to buy over 41 million shares of bao viet holdings

Japanese insurer to buy over 41 million shares of Bao Viet Holdings

Japanese insurer Sumitomo Life has registered to buy more than 41.4 million shares of local insurer insurance-finance-banking group Bao Viet Holdings (BVH).
first matsumoto kiyoshi flagship store slated to open in march 2020

First Matsumoto Kiyoshi Flagship store slated to open in March 2020

The first Matsumoto Kiyoshi Flagship store in Vietnam is expected to be launched at the end of March 2020, followed by 10 to 15 more Japanese-standard stores in the next three to five years.
nissan faces us 22 million fine for misreporting ghosn pay

Nissan faces US$22 million fine for misreporting Ghosn pay

Nissan should be fined US$22 million for filing documents that under-reported the compensation of former chief Carlos Ghosn, Japanese regulators recommended Tuesday (Dec 10), with troubled the firm saying it would not dispute the penalty.
japan launches human trial of new ebola vaccine

Japan launches human trial of new Ebola vaccine

Japanese scientists will begin the country's first human trial for a new vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus this month, they said Friday (Dec 6).
vietnam medi pharm expo 2019 opens in hanoi

Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2019 opens in Hanoi

The 26th International Medical, Hospital and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo 2019) is taking place in Hanoi on December 5-7, 2019, attracting 180 businesses from the US, Japan, Russia, and South Korea, among others.
can tho city jica look into agricultural cooperation

Can Tho city, JICA look into agricultural cooperation

Officials of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho had a meeting with a delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on December 4 to discuss agricultural cooperation programmes and promote Japanese investment in the city.
japan unveils us 120 billion stimulus package

Japan unveils US$120 billion stimulus package

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe unveiled US$120 billion in stimulus measures on Thursday (Dec 5), to help the world's third largest economy overcome the aftermath of the nation's recent natural disasters.
japan anti high heels campaigner steps up to fight glasses ban

Japan anti-high heels campaigner steps up to fight 'glasses ban'

A Japanese woman whose campaign against mandatory high heels in the workplace won broad public support has stepped up her fight against strict corporate dress codes - including a de-facto ban on women wearing glasses.
vietnams booming fintech funding on singapores heels

Vietnam’s booming fintech funding on Singapore’s heels

Vietnamese financial technology startups are quickly catching up with Singapore in attracting Southeast Asian venture capital funding, according to the Japan-based Nikkei Asian Review.
modern pharma grows more colourful

Modern pharma grows more colourful

The modern pharmacy retail segment is welcoming an exciting new entrant in Japanese drug and cosmetics retailer Matsumotokiyoshi Co., Ltd, urging existing players to dust down their racing goggles.
vietnamese scientist honoured with japan intl award

Vietnamese scientist honoured with Japan int’l award

Scientist Mai Thi Ngan from Vietnam’s National University of Agriculture was presented with the Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers at a ceremony in Ibaraki prefecture on November 26.
dhg keeps throne by continuous innovation to create new values

DHG keeps throne by continuous innovation to create new values

Being the sole company to score a hat-trick at the 2019 Listed Enterprise Award with more excellent achievements than last year, DHG Pharmaceutical JSC (DHG) has grown from strength to strength, with deeper co-operation with Japanese strategic partner Taisho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.