Japanese sensor maker Tamagawa begins building $35 mln factory in northern Vietnam

Japanese sensor maker Tamagawa begins building $35 mln factory in northern Vietnam

Tamagawa Vietnam Co. Ltd., under Japanese sensor maker Tamagaw Seikia, kicked off the construction of a $35-million factory in Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh on Friday.

Industries - Fri, May 17, 2024 | 5:37 pm

Japan dairy giant Megmilk Snow Brand to establish Vietnam subsidiary

Japan dairy giant Megmilk Snow Brand to establish Vietnam subsidiary

Japan's leading diary maker Megmilk Snow Brand will establish a Vietnamese subsidiary with charter capital of VND265 billion ($10.4 million) this September.

Companies - Fri, May 17, 2024 | 1:55 pm

Masan, Japanese partner reach framework agreement

Masan, Japanese partner reach framework agreement

Masan High-Tech Materials (HNX-UpCOM: MSR) announced on Tuesday that it had reached a framework agreement with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation Group of Japan.

Southeast Asia - Tue, May 14, 2024 | 8:07 pm

Japan supports Indonesia to build high-speed rail line in capital

Japan supports Indonesia to build high-speed rail line in capital

The Japanese government announced on Monday that it will provide a loan of approximately JPY140.7 billion ($900 million) to construct a high-speed rail line in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Southeast Asia - Tue, May 14, 2024 | 8:44 am

Japan’s Erex to build 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japan’s Erex to build 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japan's renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. has received an investment registration certificate to build a 50-megawatt biomass power plant in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

Energy - Thu, May 9, 2024 | 10:15 am

ASEAN+3 to create new financing facility against regional crises

ASEAN+3 to create new financing facility against regional crises

South Korea, China and Japan agreed last Friday to reinforce the regional financial safety net, along with members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), by launching a new financing facility programme meant to extend greater support in case of a financial crisis.

Southeast Asia - Tue, May 7, 2024 | 11:05 am

Japan retailer Aeon sees Vietnam operating revenue rise 15% in fiscal year 2023

Japan retailer Aeon sees Vietnam operating revenue rise 15% in fiscal year 2023

Japanese retailer Aeon earned operating revenues of JPY15,263 million ($99.3 million) in Vietnam for fiscal year 2023 ending February 2024, up 14.9% year-on-year.

Companies - Mon, May 6, 2024 | 5:08 pm

Site clearance deadline set for $2 bln northern Vietnam LNG power plant

Site clearance deadline set for $2 bln northern Vietnam LNG power plant

Investors and Thai Binh authorities have been urged to complete site clearance for the $2 billion,1.5 GW LNG-to-power plant in the northern province by January 2025.

Energy - Mon, May 6, 2024 | 4:08 pm

Japan’s Sojitz invests in Vietnam cashless payment firm Finviet

Japan’s Sojitz invests in Vietnam cashless payment firm Finviet

Japanese conglomerate Sojitz Corporation has invested an undisclosed amount in Finviet Technology Corporation, a software as a service (SaaS) company in Vietnam that provides cashless payment smartphone apps and an online ordering platform for small retail stores.

Companies - Sat, April 27, 2024 | 9:36 am

Japan energy firm Erex eyes 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japan energy firm Erex eyes 50 MW biomass power plant in northern Vietnam

Japanese renewable energy firm Erex Co., Ltd. plans to build a 50-MW biomass power plant in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, Erex representative director and president Honna Hitoshi said Wednesday.

Energy - Fri, April 26, 2024 | 3:30 pm

Marubeni seeks cooperation in sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind power in Vietnam

Marubeni seeks cooperation in sustainable aviation fuel, offshore wind power in Vietnam

Marubeni Asian Power Singapore Pte Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese multi-sector giant Marubeni, is seeking to cooperate with Vietnamese businesses in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy, particular offshore wind power.

Energy - Thu, April 25, 2024 | 8:53 pm

Mitsubishi taps Vietnam market with $1.8 mln investment in food importer Homefarm

Mitsubishi taps Vietnam market with $1.8 mln investment in food importer Homefarm

Mitsubishi Shokunin, the food arm of Japanese keiretsu Mitsubishi, has invested VND45 billion ($1.8 million) in Homefarm, a Vietnamese food import start-up, the firm said.

Companies - Wed, April 24, 2024 | 4:45 pm

Japan's Vsun Solar begins commercial operations of 4GW silicon wafer plant in Vietnam

Japan's Vsun Solar begins commercial operations of 4GW silicon wafer plant in Vietnam

Tokyo-headquartered Vsun Solar has commenced commercial production at its 4-gigawatt silicon wafer plant in Vietnam.

Industries - Wed, April 24, 2024 | 3:39 pm

Amata industrial park in northern Vietnam attracts two Japanese projects worth $105 mln

Amata industrial park in northern Vietnam attracts two Japanese projects worth $105 mln

Vietnam’s northern province of Quang Ninh granted investment certificates to two Japan-invested projects with total registered capital of $105 million on Friday.

Industries - Sat, April 20, 2024 | 10:28 am