jera considers potential investments in vietnams bid for net zero

JERA considers potential investments in Vietnam's bid for net-zero

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha is seeking collaboration between Japanese and Vietnamese energy groups for mutual growth and profit sharing through technology transfer.
japanese investment soars in long an province

Japanese investment soars in Long An province

Highlighted in the recent Investment Promotion Conference, the Mekong Delta province of Long An's strong economic appeal is underscored by 138 Japan-invested projects, cumulatively worth over $760 million.
yen swings after bank of japan policy tweak asian equities mixed

Yen swings after Bank of Japan policy tweak, Asian equities mixed

The yen fluctuated Friday after Japan's central bank tweaked its ultra-loose monetary policy, while other Asian stocks were mixed after forecast-beating US data revived concerns the Federal Reserve could hike interest rates further.
commitment made to bring nghi son lng thermal power plant into operation in 2030

Commitment made to bring Nghi Son LNG thermal power plant into operation in 2030

Japanese energy giant JERA is committed to bringing Nghi Son liquefied natural gas (LNG) thermal power plant into commercial operation by the end of 2030, helping to ensure energy security in the northern region and achieve Vietnam's commitment of reaching net-zero by 2050.
vietnam japan step up cooperation in energy transition

Vietnam, Japan step up cooperation in energy transition

Vietnam and Japan should continue their close cooperation in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) and the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), said Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on July 26.
taste of japan culinary culture experience

Taste of Japan culinary culture experience

The "Taste of Japan" culinary culture event runs from July 24-28 at Hatoyama restaurant in Hanoi, as a way to honour the traditional culinary culture of the land of the rising sun and contribute to connecting the two countries on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
japanese burger chain shogun burger opens its first outlet in vietnam

Japanese burger chain Shogun Burger opens its first outlet in Vietnam

Shogun Burger, the acclaimed Japanese burger chain, has entered the international market with its first location in Vietnam, targeting the local Japanese community and tourists, while also offering unique burger options tailored to Vietnamese preferences.
vietnam becomes preferred investment destination for japanese corporations

Vietnam becomes preferred investment destination for Japanese corporations

Vietnam has become a top choice for Japanese investors due to its strong economic growth, large consumer base, competitive labour costs, and favourable land rental rates.
sumitomo explores investment in thanh hoa province

Sumitomo explores investment in Thanh Hoa province

Sumitomo Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate, visited Thanh Hoa province on June 28 to sign an MoU with the centrl province's people's committee. The agreement focuses on researching and investing in the construction and operation of industrial infrastructure in the western area of Thanh Hoa city, including a logistics centre and urban development surrounding the industrial zone.
uniqlos strong commitment to bring core values to customers

UNIQLO’s strong commitment to bring core values to customers

The Japanese global fashion retailer UNIQLO opened its 18th retail store in the southern province of Binh Duong on June 28. VIR’s Bich Ngoc had a discussion with Hideki Nishida, newly appointed general director of UNIQLO Vietnam, about the corporation’s business strategy in Vietnam.
120 vietnamese japanese children to join jfa uniqlo soccer kids

120 Vietnamese, Japanese children to join JFA Uniqlo Soccer Kids

A total of 120 children, including 100 from Japan and 20 from Vietnam, will take part in the upcoming Japan Football Association (JFA) Uniqlo Soccer Kids slated for July 1 and 2 in Vietnam.
incentives at play for asian groups to contend with gmt

Incentives at play for Asian groups to contend with GMT

While waiting for official announcement of actual investment cost-based incentives, South Korean and Japanese businesses in Vietnam are seeking more efficiency in administrative procedures to ease their possible burden via the upcoming global minimum tax.
sumitomo corporation expands investment in thang long ii industrial park

Sumitomo Corporation expands investment in Thang Long II Industrial Park

Sumitomo Corporation is strengthening its commitment to Thang Long II Industrial Park (IP) in the northern province Hung Yen, with six Japanese companies investing $500 million in the park's third phase expansion.
japan backed fund offers 62 bln to buy chip firm jsr

Japan-backed fund offers $6.2 bln to buy chip firm JSR

A fund backed by Japan's government has offered to buy out JSR Corp., a firm central to the manufacture of semiconductors, in a deal worth $6.2 billion, the company said Monday.
japanese investors wont shy from possible mas

Japanese investors won’t shy from possible M&As

Despite market turbulence, Japanese investors are stepping up their mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam in 2023 with increasing deal values. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, spoke with VIR’s Thanh Van about dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors in Vietnam.