The Vietnamese embassy in Japan has confirmed that two Vietnamese crew were on a Panama-registered cargo ship that sank in waters near Tokyo Saturday night. Nguyen Van Tri, 41, is still missing and search operations are on. Pham Van Duc, 33, was safely rescued and his health has improved. The 1,925-ton cargo ship, JIA DE, was anchored in the Tokyo Bay when contact was lost at about 9:40 p.m. on October 12. There were 12 crew members on the ship. On Sunday evening, the Japan Coast Guard confirmed five of them drowned, three were missing, and four people were rescued. More information about the impact of the typhoon on the Vietnamese community in Japan was not immediately available. Hagibis, one of the strongest storms to hit Japan since 1958, struck on Saturday and caused widespread damage in different areas across the country. 35 people have died, at least 17 people are missing and hundreds people have been injured, according to Japan Times. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese man missing after typhoon Hagibis sinks ship near Tokyo
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Vietnamese beverage giant nourished by founder’s timeless vision
Tan Hiep Phat Beverage Group (THP) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Its CEO and founder, Dr. Thanh, is thinking beyond their $3 billion revenue target in the next 10 years. The aim is to make it a business which remains sustainable for at least a century, if not centuries. Tran Qui Thanh, CEO and founder of Tan Hiep Phat. Isn’t it too early to consider a 100-year plan since Tan Hiep Phat is just 25 years old? When we talk about aspirations, we mean our desires for the future. 25 years ago, when my wife and I started out in the beverage industry, we wanted to grow the company to become the top in Vietnam, then in Asia. People thought that was my wishful thinking because at that time I had nothing ... no brand, no product, no manufacturing line, no corporate governance system. However, we have invested, worked hard and done everything to make that dream come true. We always try to be better than we were yesterday, with the attitude that nothing is impossible. Now … [Read more...] about Vietnamese beverage giant nourished by founder’s timeless vision
Thailand promotes trade to support exports
Thailand’s exports in January-October 2019 reduced 2.4 percent year-on-year to 207.32 billion USD, while imports declined 4.1 percent to 199 billion USD. (Illustrative image. Source: thainews.prd) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce plans to cooperate with the private sector to promote trade in 16 countries to boost export growth in 2020, according to a local official. After talks with commerce officials on December 9, Thai Deputy Prime Minister cum Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit revealed that trade destinations targeted for 2020 include India, Japan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, China, Vietnam, France, the UK, the Middle East, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Cambodia and Timor Leste. Local media reported that Jurin has ordered commerce officials and directors of Thai trade centers in 58 offices worldwide to seek opportunities to start new regional trade and cooperation agreements with states … [Read more...] about Thailand promotes trade to support exports