japanese businesses

Japanese players take domestic demand into account

September 05, 2024 | 13:00

Japan remains in the top five largest foreign direct investors in Vietnam so far this year. Matsumoto Nobuyuki, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, talked to VIR’s Bich Ngoc and gave his assessment on capital flows from Japan to Vietnam.

DEEP C working with Japanese firms to develop clean energy sources

December 22, 2023 | 17:37

DEEP C is working with several Japanese firms to develop more reliable renewable energy sources for clients of its industrial zones.

Japanese investors still motivated by M&A promise

October 12, 2023 | 10:00

Despite shrinking dealmaking activities involving Japanese investors, Vietnam still ranks high in the world in the top 10 mergers and acquisitions destinations for Japan

Overcoming challenges of global minimum tax

August 03, 2023 | 09:43

Takeo Nakajima, chief representative of JETRO Hanoi spoke to VIR’s Bich Thuy about Japanese investment trends and solutions to overcome the challenges of GMT.

Incentives at play for Asian groups to contend with GMT

June 28, 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.

Long-standing gains continue with Japan

March 14, 2023 | 10:29

Fresh efforts are being made to remove obstacles for a more transparent business and investment environment, leading to the country remaining a favourite destination for Japanese investors in particular.

Japanese investors keeping eye on fresh 2023 trends

January 11, 2023 | 10:52

Last year was a complex one for Japanese businesses operating in Vietnam. After a turbulent 2021, we expected 2022 would accelerate Vietnam's recovery path. However, things have not been easy with the pandemic earlier in the year, the Ukraine conflict beginning, increased energy and logistics costs, and Chinese restrictions.

Number of profitable Japanese firms operating in Vietnam rises

January 20, 2022 | 17:08

The proportion of Japanese enterprises operating in Vietnam forecast to be profitable in business activities last year is 54.3 percent, up 4.7 points compared to 2020.

Half of Japanese firms in Vietnam plan to boost operations

February 08, 2021 | 10:45

More than half of Japanese businesses in Vietnam and India have plans to expand their in-country operations, Kyodo News cited a recent survey.

Japanese maintaining operations thanks to quick-thinking action

December 30, 2020 | 11:28

Japanese businesses have deployed a number of new business models in Vietnam in 2020 in an effort to shelter from the storm of COVID-19.

New deals offering scope for Japanese businesses

October 27, 2020 | 19:01

Vietnam and Japan are entering new horizons for further bilateral investment ties, with the former becoming a key market for the latter’s businesses to shore up their supply chains overseas.

The tasks ahead for attracting Japanese businesses

September 24, 2020 | 00:17

Amid the health crisis and ongoing trade tensions between major economies, Japan’s enterprises are looking to diversify their production lines and supply chains in multiple markets.

Japan’s Can Tho investment focus

August 05, 2019 | 08:30

Can Tho People’s Committee will host a symposium promoting investment into the city specifically tailored to Japanese businesses on August 8.

Vietnam provides favourable conditions for Japanese businesses: Deputy PM

March 16, 2018 | 14:57

The Vietnamese Government is ready to create all favourable conditions for businesses from Japan, and the Kyushu region in particular, to do successful business in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung said.