Hung Yen strengthens appeal to Japanese investors

Hung Yen strengthens appeal to Japanese investors

On June 3, Hung Yen–Japan Connection Programme held in Hung Yen province not only expanded opportunities for investment cooperation but also underscored the locality’s determination to elevate its relationship with Japanese partners.
Sumitomo breaks ground on new industrial park in Thanh Hoa

Sumitomo breaks ground on new industrial park in Thanh Hoa

Sumitomo Corporation has broken ground on the $115.8 million first phase of Thang Long Thanh Hoa Industrial Park in Thanh Hoa province.
JETRO signs investment deal with Ho Chi Minh City

JETRO signs investment deal with Ho Chi Minh City

JETRO has signed an agreement with Ho Chi Minh City to promote Japanese investment in manufacturing, technology, and innovation sectors.
Japan's NTT DATA signs agreement with CMC Global

Japan's NTT DATA signs agreement with CMC Global

Digital services company NTT DATA, its Vietnamese arm, and IT firm CMC Global signed a MoU to boost offshore development capabilities for the Japanese market.
Japanese investors pursue M&A strategies with long-term vision in Vietnam

Japanese investors pursue M&A strategies with long-term vision in Vietnam

Japanese investors in Vietnam are shaping a dealmaking approach defined by long-term vision, cautious execution, and investment priorities.
Idemitsu Kosan begins commercial operation of black pellet plant

Idemitsu Kosan begins commercial operation of black pellet plant

Idemitsu Green Energy Vietnam Co., Ltd. has commenced commercial operations of its new plant in Gia Lai to produce black pellets, a type of biomass fuel.
Japanese companies accelerate investment interest in Vietnam

Japanese companies accelerate investment interest in Vietnam

Despite the decline in transaction value in 2024, the number of deals between Japanese and Vietnamese enterprises still recorded a slight increase, showing that Japanese investors’ interest in the Vietnamese market remains strong.
Japan keeping eye on global trade situation

Japan keeping eye on global trade situation

Japanese companies are plotting expansion strategies in Vietnam as the backdrop of tariff uncertainty may take its toll on foreign direct investment flows.
Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments from 2025

Japan, ASEAN to integrate QR code payments from 2025

Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries will integrate QR code payments from 2025, aiming to facilitate spending between these countries without the need to exchange currency...
JETRO survey finds 57 per cent of Japanese companies plan to expand in Vietnam

JETRO survey finds 57 per cent of Japanese companies plan to expand in Vietnam

A survey by JETRO has found that almost three fifths of the Japanese companies in Vietnam are looking to expand their operations over the next 1-2 years.
Rising Japanese interest in major M&A activities promising big ticket deals

Rising Japanese interest in major M&A activities promising big ticket deals

Japanese companies are starting to accelerate their overseas expansion, with surging value of outbound mergers and acquisitions in the second quarter.
Japanese companies enticed by local investment climate

Japanese companies enticed by local investment climate

Driven by new encouraging policies and motivations, more fresh opportunities will be coming for Japanese investors in Vietnam, expecting a new investment wave ahead.
Two Japanese companies develop green energy in Cambodia

Two Japanese companies develop green energy in Cambodia

Two Japanese firms - renewable energy producer Aura Green Energy Co. and solar panel system provider WWB Corp - have teamed up to launch a hybrid power generation business combining biomass and solar energy in Cambodia in 2021, aiming to help secure stable power supply.
Japanese companies aim for new supply focus in Vietnam

Japanese companies aim for new supply focus in Vietnam

Japan will earmark an economic stimulus package of $2.2 billion to help its manufacturing groups shift production out of China due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hirai Shinji, chief representative of the Japan Trade Promotion Organization (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, shared with VIR’s Thanh Van how Vietnam can become an alternative investment destination for Japanese investors.
Japan’s SMEs to support struggling firms

Japan’s SMEs to support struggling firms

To boost the development of supporting industries, Vietnam is promoting investments from Japan’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ngoc Linh reports.
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