31-07-2023 18:33
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha is seeking collaboration between Japanese and Vietnamese energy groups for mutual growth and profit sharing through technology transfer.
31-07-2023 09:08
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.
28-07-2023 17:16
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.
28-07-2023 16:00
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.
28-07-2023 11:45
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.
25-07-2023 16:00
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.
18-07-2023 10:47
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.
04-07-2023 10:25
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.
03-07-2023 09:30
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.
03-07-2023 09:29
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.
28-06-2023 16:23
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.
28-06-2023 13:00
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.
28-06-2023 12:19
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.
27-06-2023 15:00
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.
27-06-2023 13:00
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.