Japan – one of countries leading the way in implementing the advances of the4th Industrial Revolution, is witnessing strong investment from Vietnam’s information technology (IT) firms.
Cutting ribbon to inaugurate the sixth representative office of FPT in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture (Source: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – Japan – one ofcountries leading the way in implementing the advances of the 4th Industrial Revolution, is witnessing strong investment from Vietnam’s informationtechnology (IT) firms.
FPT - one of Vietnam's leading technology groups, on March 13 launched its sixthrepresentative office in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture. Previously, in2017, CMC group opened an office in Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture.
Smaller-scale Vietnamese IT firms also plan to invest in other regions of Japanafter opening branches in Tokyo and Nagoya.
According to FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh,Japan is a potential market for ITcompanies, with about 20 Vietnamese ITenterprises having opened offices in the market so far.
For FPT, the Japanese market accounts for more than half of its global revenue.The firm has over 400 Japanese customers, including 50 of the world’s biggest businesses.FPT has maintained annual growth of 30 percent in the market.
The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association is encouraging the trend, which is hoped to lay a foundation for turningVietnam into a software-export country, he noted.
Talking about advantages for Vietnamese IT companies when investing in Japanesemarket, Binh said similarities in culture and strong diplomatic andsocio-economic ties between the two countries help Vietnamese operate in themarket.
Vietnam can also help rejuvenate the workforce in Japan with its youngpopulation and low labour costs.Vietnam is a supply source of new technologies, artificial intelligence,robotics and data analysis that many Japanese companies want, he added.
Vietnam is estimated to earn 1 billion USDfrom exporting software by 2020. –VNA
Vietnam, as a big economy in ASEAN in terms of both trade and investment, has an important role in Japan’s strategy involving the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP TPP), according to a Japanese expert.
Enterprises from Vietnam and Japan exchanged views on Vietnam’s business climate for foreign investors during a Vietnam – Japan economic dialogue in Hanoi on March 12.
Vietnam always encourages and creates all possible conditions for Japanese firms to invest in the country, especially in manufacturing industry and high-tech agriculture, Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh has said.
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) is considering funding the Block B&52/97 project of the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetrolVietnam) using loans without a government guarantee.
The Japan Patent Office (JPO) will assist the Intellectual Property Department (IPD) under the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology in implementing a project to comprehensively improve its ability in processing applications for industrial property (IP).
The North-South Expressway project is scheduled for completion by 2030, aiming to establish the groundwork for Vietnam’s modern railway industry and stimulate regional economic development, positioning the country for a significant economic leap in the era of national rise.
The probe, initiated on June 11 following a petition by the US Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, targets products classified under HS Code 4412 and 9403 imported from China, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Sun PhuQuoc Airways was born as a perfect piece in Sun Group’s strategic vision to build a premium ecosystem of tourism, entertainment, real estate, and aviation. With a pioneering ambition, Sun PhuQuoc Airways is not just an airline, but a symbol of connection – bringing the world to Phu Quoc and taking Phu Quoc to the world.
A key change in the draft decree is a provision requiring bank transfers for gold transactions valued at 20 million VND (765 USD) and above, to enhance transparency and verify customer identities.
In the first four months of 2025, trade turnover between Vietnam and Cambodia surpassed 3 billion USD, marking a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
On June 19 alone, a total of 2,005 trucks completed customs clearance at Lang Son’s border gates — the highest single-day figure ever recorded in the province. Of these, 634 carried exports and 1,371 imports.
The OECD Economic Surveys: Vietnam 2025 report focuses on analysing the country’s macroeconomic fundamentals, the impact of international integration on attracting foreign investment and trade, and the country’s prospects for developing a low-carbon economy.
Antoine Colin, Senior Vice President for Global Supply Chain Digital Transformation & Resilience at HP Inc., affirmed HP’s strategic commitment to building a supply chain and ecosystem in Vietnam and the region.
Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s Trade Promotion Agency Bui Quang Hung emphasised that logistics has evolved from a technical function into a core capability for Vietnamese exporters to maintain their competitive advantage in the US market.
A trade official has suggested companies work closely with shipping lines, airlines, and freight forwarders to monitor routes, transit times, and potential surcharges while exploring broader cargo insurance to cover risks like war and terrorism.
In addition to institutional reform, the agency is also rolling out key solution groups to combat counterfeit goods, imitations, and intellectual property infringements in the digital environment.
The event, co-organised by the Vietnam Trade Office in the UK and TT Meridian, a local importer of Vietnamese fresh produce, aims to build a national lychee brand and encourage broader recognition of Vietnamese fruits in a competitive, high-end market.
The industry's performance has been powered by bold investments in modern production lines, enabling Vietnamese firms to produce complicated products which were exclusive to advanced economies.
Outcomes of ABAC III will shape ABAC’s final policy recommendations to be submitted to the ABAC-APEC leaders’ dialogue, scheduled to take place in the Republic of Korea this November.
This is the second year the magazine has released the ranking, which is based on total revenue and key financial indicators of enterprises from seven countries in the region: Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Cambodia.
At the summit, publishing, tech, and media sectors will discuss emerging trends, business models, and sustainable solutions for digital publishing development in Vietnam.
This year’s “Vietnam Goods Week” marks a significant milestone as it is being held simultaneously for the first time in four locations across Asia: Japan, Hong Kong (China), Cambodia, and Malaysia, from June 19 - 22.
Cutting ribbon to inaugurate the sixth representative office of FPT in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka prefecture (Source: VNA) 
