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.
Japanese investors favour non-manufacturing sectors
February 22, 2023 | 10:46
While concerning cost risks increase for businesses, more Japanese companies are looking to expand in Vietnam in non-manufacturing sectors like education, healthcare, retail, property, and finance to tap into growing demands there.
Forum promotes ties between Vietnam and Japan
February 15, 2023 | 20:42
An economic forum promoting trade relations between Vietnam and Japan represents an opportunity for business leaders from the two countries.
Japanese enterprises accelerate investment in Vietnam
February 10, 2023 | 09:39
At the meeting with the Ministry of Planning and Investment and Nakajima Takeo, chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), said that Japanese enterprises could not ignore Vietnam when looking around Asia for a destination to in
Rich Japanese cooperative culture set to continue
January 23, 2023 | 22:13
After focusing on the pandemic in recent years, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will continue to cooperate with Vietnam in strengthening its health system.
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.
Japan invests in Indonesia’s geothermal energy project
January 06, 2023 | 15:20
Japanese oil and gas driller Inpex has announced that it invested in a geothermal energy project in Indonesia and will study the potential to develop a power plant in the Southeast Asian nation.
MPI strengthens cooperation with Japan's Toyama prefecture
December 20, 2022 | 09:00
The Ministry of Planning and Investment and Toyama prefecture of Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to deepen the cooperation and economic exchanges.
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.
Making the most of Japan’s support
September 01, 2022 | 20:41
The Vietnamese government is boosting public investment disbursement. Shimizu Akira, chief representative at the Vietnam Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, talked with VIR’s Thanh Thu about how effectively Vietnam is doing this job and how important Japan’s assistance is.
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