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Vietnamese firms urged to expand ties with Japanese investors amid new trends

Domestic firms should consider expanding partnerships with Japan in new areas like smart city and startup incubation, suggested Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, Director of the Institute of Branding and Competition Strategy.

Japanese firm seeks to invest in biomass power in Vietnam

A leader of Japan’s power producer EREX said the corporation is seeking to invest in biomass power in Vietnam, which holds great potential for biomass power development.

Japanese company penalised for mistreatment of Vietnamese intern

Authorities of Japan on February 18 withdrawn the licence to receive foreign interns of a construction company where a Vietnamese apprentice was mistreated.

Japanese police arrest suspect threatening to shoot down Vietnam Airlines plane

A representative of Vietnam Airlines in Japan on February 17 confirmed that Japanese police had arrested a suspect who threatened to shoot down a passenger plane of the airline in January.

Japanese man threatens to shoot down Vietnam aircraft ‘without motive’

Japanese authorities have identified a Japanese man suspected of threatening to shoot down a Vietnam Airlines plane over Tokyo Bay in early January.

Vietnamese Ambassador promotes local culture through food

The Ambassador chooses culinary as a funky and extensive way to introduce the rich culture of Vietnam to international friends.

Japanese firm strikes deal to join Vietnam’s LNG market

The Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Vietnam’s ITECO JSC have freshly signed a share purchase agreement.

Number of profitable Japanese firms operating in Vietnam rises

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.

More Japanese stores enter Vietnam - Lessons from Hello to Thank You

The local retail market used to have many famous foreign brands. Some have left while others have maintained moderate operations, but many Japanese retail brands have been successful in the market.

Vietnamese IT worker cooks up micro meals in Japan

Le Thanh Hieu would be just a regular IT worker in Japan were it not for finding fame cooking beautiful set meals that are barely the size of a human thumb.

Vietnamese fruits sell for sky-high prices in world market

2021 has been a fruitful year for Vietnam’s agriculture as many farm specialties have entered choosy markets.

Japan responds to Vietnam's international flights resumption plan in early 2022

Only Japan has officially agreed with Vietnam’s plan to resume regular international flights starting next year with four flights a week, the Civil Aviation Authority said on December 23.

Gov’t disapproves importing 37 old train carriages from Japan

Deputy PM Le Van Thanh disagreed with a proposal of the Vietnam Railway Corporation to import 37 used train carriages from Japan, echoing the Transport Ministry’s views on the issue, the Government Office announced. 

Multi-million-dollar tuna auctions to debut in Vietnam

Phu Yen will host several multi-million-dollar tuna auctions in the future following a memorandum of understanding it signed with Japan’s Kiyomura Corporation, said Phu Yen's Vice Chair Ho Thi Nguyen Thao.

Japanese investors venturing into Vietnam's renewable energy market

More Japanese investors are actively entering Vietnam's renewable energy market to satisfy increasing energy demand.

The Prime Minister's commitment to Japanese businesses

“Japanese enterprises can rest assured that they can invest in Vietnam for a long time, and if there is any problem that cannot be resolved, you can directly send letters to the Prime Minister,"

Japan’s investment in Vietnam soars 90%

Japanese investors poured approximately US$3.4 billion into Vietnam from January to October 2021, soaring 90% compared with the same period last year.

Vietnam seeks new-generation ODA from Japan

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japan provide Vietnam with new-generation official development assistance with maximum incentives and the simplest procedures.

UNICEF and Japan launch project to enhance climate resilience in VN

The Embassy of Japan and UNICEF Vietnam has announced a four-year project to enhance resilience to disaster risk and climate change for children.

 

Japan, RoK, Taiwan welcome back Vietnamese guest workers

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (China) have announced their plans to resume the reception of Vietnamese labourers from November as many foreign labour markets have reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic is basically controlled.