Vietnam ranks second among 'promising' countries for Japanese manufacturers: JBIC

Vietnam ranks second among 'promising' countries for Japanese manufacturers: JBIC

Vietnam has been ranked second among the most "promising" countries for overseas business over the medium-term (next three years), according to a survey conducted by the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) among Japanese manufacturers.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

JBIC asked to help restructuring of loss-making oil refinery in Vietnam

JBIC asked to help restructuring of loss-making oil refinery in Vietnam

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to get involved in the restructuring of loss-making Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemicals LLC (NSRP), the second oil refinery in the country.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

VietinBank inks green cooperation pacts with Japanese financial institutions

VietinBank inks green cooperation pacts with Japanese financial institutions

VietinBank, a state-controlled Vietnamese lender, has struck cooperation agreements with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) for sustainable growth and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) for decarbonization and energy transition.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam no longer a cheap manufacturing base: JBIC

Vietnam no longer a cheap manufacturing base: JBIC

Vietnam is no longer the “cheap manufacturing base” it used to be, but no trend of “moving to cheaper countries” away from the country has been seen to date.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

JBIC, Mizuho Bank provide $41 mln loans to retailer Aeon Vietnam

JBIC, Mizuho Bank provide $41 mln loans to retailer Aeon Vietnam

Two Japanese leading lenders - the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Mizuho Bank - said they are providing Aeon Vietnam with a total of $41 million in loans.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japanese banks pump vast capital into Vietnam market

Japanese banks pump vast capital into Vietnam market

Japanese banks, both mega and smaller, have been channeling more investment into Vietnam, one of the world’s fastest expanding economies.

Finance - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japanese banks to finance $300 mln for Vietnam's renewable energy sector

Japanese banks to finance $300 mln for Vietnam's renewable energy sector

The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mizuho Bank, Joyo Bank, and Shiga Bank will provide funding totaling $300 million to renewable energy firms in Vietnam to support the country's decarbonization efforts.

Energy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

PM asks Japan to aid Vietnam in developing national express railway

PM asks Japan to aid Vietnam in developing national express railway

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh asked the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation to help Vietnam research and develop its North-South high-speed railway during a meeting Friday.

Infrastructure - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7