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In recent years, the macroeconomic situation in Việt Nam has grown strongly, and th country is brimming with great energy for development. The amount of investment from Japan to Việt Nam hit record highs of US$9.1 billion in 2017 and $8.6 billion in 2018. This year's investment approved by Japan is lower than previous years due to the lack of large projects, but Japanese firms continue to show a strong interest in Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about Ambassador takes a toast for Japan, VN co-operation

Hanoi (VNA) – The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) will create opportunities for Japanese companies to continue expanding operations in Vietnam and boost exports to the EU, according to chief representative of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) in Hanoi Takeo Nakajima. In a recent interview granted to the Cong Thuong (Industry & Trade) newspaper, the official said exports to the EU currently account for only 2.8 percent of overseas shipments by Japanese businesses in Vietnam, and another 65 percent are destined for the Japanese and ASEAN markets. Therefore, when the EVFTA, recently ratified by the European Parliament, takes effect, it will create a big push for Japanese firms in Vietnam as tariffs on almost all commodities will be slashed to zero percent, Nakajima said, noting that many Vietnamese products will have more chances to compete in the EU market. Many Japanese businesses will become interested in and orient their export to the EU in the time … [Read more...] about EVFTA to boost Japanese business in Vietnam, exports to EU: JETRO representative

"I was in Africa dealing with the Ebola outbreak. I was in other countries dealing with the cholera outbreak. I was in China in 2003 to deal with SARS... I never had a fear of getting infection myself," he said in the video in English and Japanese. … [Read more...] about Two former Japan cruise ship passengers die: media

On the February 17 request made by the Ministries of Health and Culture, Sports and Tourism to deny entry to people who have gone through areas affected by the epidemic for around 14 days, including those on the MS Westerdam, Viet said their suggestion "was not outside of what Vietnam is (already) doing. … [Read more...] about Health check mandated for people entering Vietnam from Laos, Cambodia

Tourists visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, February 17, 2020. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre Fears of catching COVID-19 have had both international and domestic tourists put their travel plans on hold, leading the tourist industry to forecast losses of $5.9-7.7 billion over the next three months, VNAT deputy general director Ngo Hoai Chung said at a recent seminar held to discuss the local tourist industry’s response to the virus outbreak. … [Read more...] about ‘I am safe’: Vietnam preps campaign to boost tourism post-COVID-19