Renewable energy and future challenges for JICA

Renewable energy and future challenges for JICA

Our cooperation in renewable energy began with the support for Da Nhim Hydropower Plant, which was completed in 1964. After its completion, the plant not only served as the main source of electricity in the south of Vietnam, but also played an important role for irrigation purpose.
Japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Japanese cooperation focus stretching to new areas

Kubo Yoshitomo, senior representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), talked with VIR’s Dat Nguyen about the overview of JICA’s cooperation in Vietnam.
Rich Japanese cooperative culture set to continue

Rich Japanese cooperative culture set to continue

After focusing on the pandemic in recent years, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue to cooperate with Vietnam in strengthening its health system.
Supporting Vietnam through official Japanese assistance

Supporting Vietnam through official Japanese assistance

Japan is expected to continue supporting Vietnam via its official development assistance. Shimizu Akira, chief representative of the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, explains how Japan can help its strategic partner accelerate the construction of infrastructure for socioeconomic development.
Co-financing deals shore up belief in deep-rooted growth

Co-financing deals shore up belief in deep-rooted growth

Recent loan and credit agreements among Vietnamese banks and international financial organisations are reinforcing faith in promoting long-term growth prospects in Vietnam through renowned banks.