japanese investment

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.

Can Tho lures Japanese investment with skilled workforce, infrastructure advantages

March 18, 2024 | 16:39

Chairman of the People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho Tran Viet Truong highlighted the potential benefits awaiting Japanese enterprises investing in the city during a working session on March 18 with a delegation of executives of Japanese banks led by Managing Executive Officer of Gunma Bank Uchibori Takeo.

The factors to building enduring businesses

February 28, 2024 | 10:46

Masataka “Sam” Yoshida, head of the Cross-border Division of RECOF Corporation, talked with VIR’s Luu Huong how the Year of the Dragon symbolises strength and optimism for Vietnam-Japan relations.

Japan's Marubeni plans to inject billions of dollars into Vietnam

November 14, 2023 | 10:59

Marubeni Corporation will continue to invest billions of dollars to scale up its operations in the Vietnamese market.

Japanese investment soars in Long An province

July 31, 2023 | 09:08

Highlighted in the recent Investment Promotion Conference, Long An province's strong economic appeal is underscored by 138 Japan-invested projects, cumulatively worth over $760 million.

Vietnam becomes preferred investment destination for Japanese corporations

July 04, 2023 | 10:25

Vietnam has become a top choice for Japanese investors due to its strong economic growth, large consumer base, competitive labour costs, and favourable rentals.

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.

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.

Mizuho Bank eyeing mega Vietnamese expansion

July 23, 2021 | 17:18

Savvy Japanese investors are acknowledging that the Southeast Asian market, and Vietnam in particular, is the central pillar of their business expansion strategy...

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.

Next phase of Japan ties kickstarted

December 20, 2019 | 09:00

Despite improvements in the business climate on the back of the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative, legal uncertainty in public-private partnerships, supporting industries, and manpower needs further changes to facilitate a new wave of Japanese investment in