nissan honda explore partnership in electric vehicles

Nissan, Honda explore partnership in electric vehicles

Japanese arch-rivals Nissan and Honda said Friday they were exploring a strategic partnership in electric vehicles to face up to a "once-in-a-century" upheaval in the car industry.
japan asean to integrate qr code payments from 2025

Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments from 2025

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries will integrate QR code payments from 2025, aiming to facilitate spending between these countries without the need to exchange currency, which is time-consuming, especially for tourists, according to Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
vietnams stock market on the radar of japanese investors

Vietnam’s stock market on the radar of Japanese investors

Japanese investors expressed an interest in Vietnam’s stock market at a conference themed “Vietnam – Investment Destination” in Tokyo on March 12.
sojitz inks deal with stavian for forestry energy and chemical partnerships

Sojitz inks deal with Stavian for forestry, energy, and chemical partnerships

Japan’s Sojitz Corporation and Vietnam’s Stavian Group have signed an MoU to develop strategic partnerships across many fields, including forestry, energy, and chemicals.
innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

Innovation and teamwork will address strain in health

By constantly bringing breakthrough innovations to market, Siemens Healthineers enable healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, leading to the best possible outcome for patients. Vy Tran, president of Siemens Healthineers Asia-Pacific and Japan, talked with VIR’s Bich Ngoc about the innovation and collaborations keeping the company in the lead.
erex to build new biomass plant in tuyen quang

Erex to build new biomass plant in Tuyen Quang

Japan's Erex Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 6 for its biomass power plant in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
toyota to invest 22 bn in brazil hybrid production

Toyota to invest $2.2 bn in Brazil hybrid production

Japanese auto giant Toyota said Wednesday that it plans to invest 11 billion reais ($2.2 billion) in beefing up production of hybrid vehicles in Brazil through 2030.
vietnam asks japan to clarify allegation on vietnamese citizen in murder case

Vietnam asks Japan to clarify allegation on Vietnamese citizen in murder case

Vietnam’s representative agencies in Japan have asked local authorities to speed up investigations into the case of a Vietnamese citizen who was alleged to be murdered in Higashiomi city of Japan's Shiga Prefecture on February 26, according to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
japanese charity fund presents wheelchairs to da nang disabled

Japanese charity fund presents wheelchairs to Da Nang disabled

The Japan Foundation for Social Contribution Fund on March 3 presented tens of wheelchairs to disabled people in the central city of Da Nang.
fpt takes ownership of japans nac

FPT takes ownership of Japan's NAC

FPT Corporation announced on March 1 that it has acquired the IT services company Next Advanced Communications NAC Co., Ltd. (NAC), its first merger and acquisition (M&A) deal in Japan.
how to make sure ai does not leave asean behind

How to make sure AI does not leave ASEAN behind

AI was at the centre of the recent fourth ASEAN Digital Minister’s Meeting (ADGMIN) in Singapore where a new set of guidelines on AI governance and ethics was introduced, marking a critical step in ensuring that ASEAN will play a role in the development of AI across the region. Annabel Lee, head of Data Policy, Asia Pacific and Japan, Amazon Web Services (AWS), gives her view on things.
the factors to building enduring businesses

The factors to building enduring businesses

Japanese investment in Vietnam has persisted, with a focus on merge and acquisition activities. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, talked with VIR’s Luu Huong how the Year of the Dragon symbolises strength and optimism for Vietnam-Japan relations.
fpt is and carbon ex driving carbon credit market

FPT IS and Carbon EX driving carbon credit market

FPT IS and Carbon EX, a carbon credit trading platform and renewable energy certificate issuer in Japan, signed an MoU to collaborate in providing services and solutions to promote carbon credit projects adhering to global standards such as Verra Carbon Standard, Gold Standard, and J-Credit.
acecook vietnam bringing market value

Acecook Vietnam bringing market value

Making great strikes thanks to the core value and the combination of Japanese technology and Vietnamese flavours, Acecook Vietnam is making innovations and creating added values in the local market. Kaneda Hiroki, general director of the company, discussed with VIR’s Minh Anh the sustainable development journey ahead.
mizuho secures a 15 per cent stake in kisetsu saison

Mizuho secures a 15 per cent stake in Kisetsu Saison

Mizuho Financial Group, one of Japan's top financial institutions, is set to acquire a 15 per cent share in India's Kisetsu Saison Finance, an online lending platform catering to individuals and small enterprises.