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Japanese groups accelerate their M&A activities in Vietnam

October 24, 2024 | 16:26

In recent years, dealmaking activities between Vietnam and Japan have grown significantly. Japan has become one of the leading countries investing in Vietnam, with billions of US dollars poured on an annual basis.

Time ticks on population advantage

October 24, 2024 | 15:55

Japan is encouraging Vietnam to capitalise on its golden population period and enhance the development of supporting industries to attract more foreign investors.

Japan to help ASEAN keep closer watch on greenhouse gas emissions

October 08, 2024 | 15:36

Japan plans to introduce a method of calculating greenhouse gas emissions to Southeast Asian countries, where international emissions measurement systems have not been fully developed, in the framework of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos on October 8-11.

Deputy PM welcomes Japan’s Aichi prefecture Governor

August 27, 2024 | 10:53

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son on August 26 welcomed Governor of Japan’s Aichi prefecture Omura Hideaki on his sixth visit to Vietnam

Japan inflation accelerates to 2.7 per cent in July

August 23, 2024 | 12:22

Japanese inflation was slightly higher in July, with prices rising 2.7 per cent on-year compared with 2.6 per cent the month before, internal affairs ministry data showed Friday.

Strengthening Vietnam-Japan cooperation in ICT and semiconductor sectors

August 13, 2024 | 19:04

Vietnam and Japan are strengthening cooperation in ICT and semiconductors to boost bilateral ties.

Vietnam, Japan collaborate to streamline overseas worker placement

August 02, 2024 | 09:54

Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan met with Kubo Yoshitomo, Deputy Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam, on August 1 to accelerate a project connecting Vietnamese workers with overseas job opportunities.

Japan resolute in ODA development

August 01, 2024 | 15:00

Japan is expected to intensify bilateral ties with Vietnam in trade, investment, and continued provision of official development assistance in multiple sectors, especially in infrastructure projects.

Japan to sponsor over 28 million USD for Can Tho city's smart city project

July 25, 2024 | 10:58

The People’s Committee of Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 24 held a working session with Fujitsu Limited of Japan on a project on providing technical support for the locality, aiming to build a smart city model through digital transformation in land management.

Japan designates staff to support companies doing business in Vietnam

July 24, 2024 | 14:20

Japan has appointed staff at diplomatic missions in Vietnam and four other nations to help Japanese companies conduct cross-border business in Southeast Asia.

Speculation of Japan forex intervention after yen rally

July 12, 2024 | 09:00

A surge in the yen triggered speculation among analysts on Friday that Japanese authorities may have again intervened in forex markets to prop up the ailing currency.

Japan proposes Vietnam revise maximum residue limits for some agricultural chemicals

June 25, 2024 | 17:38

Japan has suggested Vietnam revise the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for certain agricultural chemicals, according to the Office of the Vietnam Sanitary and Phytosanitary Notification Authority and Enquiry Point (SPS Vietnam).

Vietnam, Japan’s Kyushu region boost human resources cooperation

May 29, 2024 | 12:07

A forum to promote cooperation in training and supplying high-quality human resources between localities and businesses in Vietnam and the Kyushu region of Japan was hosted by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka prefecture on May 28.

Vietnam regards Japan as important, long-term partner: Deputy PM

May 24, 2024 | 15:43

Vietnam consistently regards Japan as an important and long-term partner, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai told Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio at their brief meeting on May 23 as part of his working visit to Japan to attend the 29th Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo.