Historic support enters new phase for Japan and Vietnam
August 01, 2023 | 09:36
Japan’s investment in Vietnam’s new sectors will expand thanks to a new scheme currently under discussion, expected to help increase bilateral trade.
Japan-backed fund offers $6.2 bln to buy chip firm JSR
June 27, 2023 | 15:00
A fund backed by Japan's government has offered to buy out JSR Corp., a firm central to the manufacture of semiconductors, in a deal worth $6.2 billion, the company said Monday.
Japanese investors won’t shy from possible M&As
June 27, 2023 | 13:00
Despite market turbulence, Japanese investors are stepping up their mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam in 2023 with increasing deal values.
Japan intensifies infrastructure focus
May 30, 2023 | 11:20
Japan is to provide fresh assistance to Vietnam to back the latter’s socioeconomic development, with a focus laid on infrastructure improvement.
Builders weigh up resolution methods
May 25, 2023 | 11:59
Japanese investors are offering new perspectives regarding commercial risk management in Vietnam’s construction industry.
Japanese investors weigh up options
April 19, 2023 | 13:00
Although Japanese manufacturers may be planning to cut production abroad over the next few years, some groups are being encouraged to increase focus on the Global South to increase security and take advantage of new business environments.
Japan pledges to enhance cooperation with ASEAN
April 17, 2023 | 09:53
Japanese Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Kiya Masahiko has described ASEAN as an important partner of Japan and Tokyo is committed to enhancing cooperation with the bloc.
Japanese financial behemoths extend SE Asia reach
April 05, 2023 | 08:00
Three Japanese megabanks are doubling down on their emphasis on Vietnam’s finance and banking sector to experience rapid economic growth and leverage their investment portfolios across wider Southeast Asia.
Japanese investors highly appreciate Vietnamese property market
April 02, 2023 | 17:24
Representatives from around 180 Japanese businesses and investors on April 1 attended a Tokyo workshop on Vietnamese real estate, during which many of them highly appreciated the potential of Vietnam’s property market.
Bringing the standards and quality of Japanese retail brands to Vietnam
March 30, 2023 | 10:02
Vietnam remains an enticing business and investment environment for Japanese investors, especially in the retail sector. Furusawa Yasuyuki, general director of AEON Vietnam, explained to VIR’s Oanh Do how the company is making further efforts to develop its brand while also bringing the best value to customers.
JCCI proposes solutions to promote investment in green energy
March 20, 2023 | 19:36
Japanese companies would like to contribute to a realistic energy transition in Vietnam to meet sustainability goals, according to the JCCI.
Japan opens defense hotline with ASEAN
March 17, 2023 | 15:26
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed to start the operation of a hotline between their defense authorities.
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 players keen on state-owned equitisations
March 14, 2023 | 10:00
With strong financial potential, technological advantages, and cultural similarities, Japanese investors are keen on participating in the restructuring and equitisation of state-owned enterprises in Vietnam.
Dealmaking in Vietnam likely to retain long-term visions
March 14, 2023 | 10:00
Despite the economic downturn, Japanese investors will not divest from Vietnamese companies but boost their deal-making activities. 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 landscape of Japanese mergers and acquisitions in Vietnam amidst the current challenging environment.
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