japanese multi sector group to expand operation in vietnam

Japanese multi-sector group to expand operation in Vietnam

The Japanese-based conglomerate Kyocera group considers Vietnam as one of its two most important production hubs in Asia and plans to expand its operation in the market, affirmed Yasunobu Sanda who oversees the company Japanese and Asian sections.
japan firm says us 32m missing in cryptocurrency hack

Japan firm says US$32m missing in cryptocurrency hack

A Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday (Jul 12) it had halted all services after losing cryptocurrency worth more than US$32 million in the latest apparent hack involving virtual money.
nine deer dead in japans nara park after eating plastic wildlife group

Nine deer dead in Japan's Nara Park after eating plastic: Wildlife group

Nine deer have died after swallowing plastic bags in Japan's Nara Park, a wildlife group said on Wednesday (Jul 10), warning that a surge in tourism may be to blame.
dai ichi life vietnam product honoured at top 100 best products

Dai-ichi Life Vietnam product honoured at Top 100 best products

Dai-ichi Life Vietnam, a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Group, was honoured as one of the Top 100 Best Products and Services for Families and Children thanks to its An Tam Hung Thinh Toan Dien product, once again affirming the sustainable growth and credibility of the leading Japanese life insurance brand in Vietnam.
sumitomo invests in vietnamese logistics industry

Sumitomo invests in Vietnamese logistics industry

Japanese trading house Sumitomo has invested in a major Vietnamese port operator, aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for logistics services as manufacturers shift production to the Southeast Asian country.
japanese firm acquires vietnams digital advertising firm

Japanese firm acquires Vietnam’s digital advertising firm

Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd., a UK-based subsidiary of Japanese advertising and public relations joint stock company Dentsu Inc., has signed an agreement to acquire Ambient Digital Vietnam – the country’s largest independent digital media agency. 
japan blacklists eight vietnam travel firms for violating commitments

Japan blacklists eight Vietnam travel firms for ‘violating commitments’

Japan has prohibited eight Vietnamese travel firms from applying for visas for Vietnamese tour groups for “seriously violating commitments” without providing details.
expressway giant vec owes over 38 billion

Expressway giant VEC owes over $3.8 billion

Vietnam Expressway Corporation (VEC) took up significant loans in USD and Japanese yen for terms of 16-40 years to develop expressway projects.
brg vnpt sumitomo and seabank partner up in fintech and smart city

BRG, VNPT, Sumitomo, and SeABank partner up in fintech and smart city

The co-operation agreement on development of fintech and the application of high technology in smart cities between Vietnamese conglomerates BRG group, VNPT group, SeABank, and Japan’s conglomerate Sumitomo group was awarded under the witness of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and representatives of the governments of the two countries.
vietnam airlines celebrates 25th anniversary of vietnam japan route

Vietnam Airlines celebrates 25th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan route

On the occasion of Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc's official visit to Japan, Vietnam Airlines celebrated the silver anniversary of the connection between Vietnam and Japan with the attendance of Vietnamese PM and Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan and Chairman of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance Toshihiro Nikai, along with a large delegation of Vietnamese government officials.
petrolimex and jxtg nippon oil energy co operate on lng project

Petrolimex and JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy co-operate on LNG project

Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) has entered into a co-operation with Japan's JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy in a bid to build facilities and collaborate on procurement. The two giants expect to pour investment in producing liquefied natural gas (LNG), an area where JXTG has substantial experience.
retailer takashimaya to expand in vietnam halt operations in china

Retailer Takashimaya to expand in Vietnam, halt operations in China

Japanese retailer Takashimaya has recently announced closing its flagship store in Shanghai in August, which indicates its decision of pulling out of China. Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, would be the group's next destination.
japan to resume commercial whaling after decades long ban

Japan to resume commercial whaling after decades-long ban

Japanese fishermen will set sail on Monday (Jul 1) to hunt whales commercially for the first time in more than three decades, after Tokyo's controversial decision to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission.
g20 praises vietnamese proposals

G20 praises Vietnamese proposals

Vietnam presented some ­notable initiatives at the G20 Osaka Summit in Japan, ­receiving high commendation from the international ­community.
japanese investment set to amplify

Japanese investment set to amplify

New investments worth billions of US dollars from Japan is expected to be poured into Vietnam in the near future, creating a new Japanese investment surge in the Southeast Asian nation.