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Strategy tweaks boost Japanese M&A

November 16, 2022 | 21:00

Japanese investors continue its expansion outside Japan via mergers and acquisitions activities with Vietnam being one of the preferred destinations in Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese, Japanese localities seek to expand cooperation

November 15, 2022 | 16:16

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the southern province of Binh Duong Vo Van Minh held a reception for a delegation from the Japanese prefecture of Yamaguchi, led by its governor Muraoka Tsugumasa, on November 14.

Quang Ninh becomes viable option for Japanese investors

November 01, 2022 | 10:31

The northern province of Quang Ninh is emerging as an attractive investment destination for foreign investors.

Japanese retailers repositioning strategies in Vietnam’s shifting landscape

September 11, 2022 | 16:59

Japanese retailers are changing their business and investment strategies to adapt to Vietnam’s evolving retail landscape.

Assessing Japanese M&A deals in a turbulent period

August 19, 2022 | 14:00

Vietnam’s merger and acquisition (M&A) market remains appealing to Japanese investors despite global uncertainties. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., talked to VIR’s Thanh Van about the wave of Japanese M&A in Vietnam at this turbulent time.

Japanese police raid home of Tokyo Olympics executive: reports

July 26, 2022 | 13:21

Japanese police on Tuesday raided the home of a 2020 Tokyo Olympics board member who allegedly received money from a sponsor he signed a consulting contract with, local media reported.

Japanese funding on Hai Duong radar

May 30, 2022 | 07:25

Japanese investors are increasingly ramping up expansion into the northern province of Hai Duong to capitalise on the favourable investment climate.

PM visit underscores Japanese promise

May 04, 2022 | 21:42

Vietnam’s trade and investment partnership with Japan is expected to witness a new chapter for development, with both nations set to agree on furthering their ties in these sectors painted by strong and fresh commitments.

Supporting Vietnam through official Japanese assistance

April 28, 2022 | 08:00

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.

Japanese police arrest suspect threatening to shoot down Vietnam Airlines plane

February 18, 2022 | 15:01

A representative of Vietnam Airlines in Japan on February 17 confirmed that Japanese police had arrested a suspect who threatened to shoot down a passenger plane of the airline in January.

Eximbank ends partnership with Japan's SMBC

February 09, 2022 | 09:48

The Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) will terminate its partnership with Japanese Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as from February 7, according to a resolution of the bank's board of directors.

Nearly 55 per cent of Japanese firms in Vietnam gained profits despite pandemic

January 23, 2022 | 09:38

The proportion of profitable Japanese companies in Vietnam is expected to have climbed by 4.7 points in 2021, compared to 2020, equivalent to 54.3 per cent.

Calm preparations suit new prospects for Japanese M&As

December 08, 2021 | 15:00

Vietnam remains a favourite destination for Japanese investors to step up their mergers and acquisitions. Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation and CEO of RECOF Vietnam Co., Ltd., shared with VIR’s Thanh Van the overview of Japanese dealmaking in Vietnam and the upcoming prospects

Japanese committed to ODA infrastructure ventures

October 29, 2021 | 22:00

With Vietnam strongly accelerating infrastructure construction in service of the country’s socioeconomic development, Japan is expected to continue supporting its strategic partner via official development assistance.