Top star: Diva My Linh performed at the concert. - Photo courtesy of VTV Viet Nam Television (VTV) and Viet Nam - Japan Special Ambassador Ryotaro Sugi hosted the concert with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. VTV General Director Tran Binh Minh said the idea of organising the concert started a year ago in preparation for the celebration marking 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. “Through music, we honour the cultural beauty of the two nations. They share similarities but each has its own identity,” he said. The highlight of the concert is the song Gặp Tôi Hoa Nở (Flowers Blooming When I Meet You) exclusively written for the event. Popular songs from the two countries will also be performed, including Doraemon no Uta and songs written by Trinh Cong Son. Boy band: W-inds., a beloved group among young Japanese music lovers took part in the … [Read more...] about Leading Vietnam, Japanese artists perform at friendship concert
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Vietnam, Japanese enterprises seek cooperation opportunities
The event was co-hosted by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Japan-Mekong Economic Cooperation Committee under the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), on the occasion of the Vietnam visit of a delegation of 50 senior leaders from Japanese companies operating in trade, manufacturing, automobile, banking, construction, food, aviation, household electrical appliances, and consulting areas. Hoang Quang Phong, VCCI Vice Chairman highly appreciated the economic cooperation between the two countries as trade between Vietnam and Japan has been growing steadily in recent years. In 2017, Japan was the biggest investor in Vietnam with US$9.11 billion, accounting for 25.4% of total investment capital. The total value of two-way trade reached more than US$33.4 billion last year. Vietnam is also the largest receiver of nonrefundable aid from Japan. Phong also said that the recently signed Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japanese enterprises seek cooperation opportunities
Japan continues supporting Vietnam: Japanese FM
Both host and guest reviewed the Vietnam-Japan relationship over the recent past and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern. Deputy PM and FM Khiem praised the close collaboration between Vietnam and Japan in accelerating the establishment of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee at the ministerial level and implementing agreements reached during a recent visit to Japan by Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Minister Aso, who is in Vietnam for the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM-14), spoke highly of Vietnam's thorough preparations for the AELM-14 and welcomed its admission to the World Trade Organisation. The Japanese FM has expressed his hope that the two countries will carry out the second stage of the Vietnam-Japan Initiative action programme, accelerate negotiations on signing the Vietnam-Japan economic partnership agreement and actively implement the scientific and technological cooperation agreement. VNA/VOVNews … [Read more...] about Japan continues supporting Vietnam: Japanese FM
In Vietnam, Japanese investors eager to find local talent
More than 2,000 Japanese businesses investing in Vietnam are looking to hire locals for high positions, a head hunter recently said. Nguyen Thi Van Anh, director of the Navigos Search which offers executive and management job solutions in Vietnam, said 85 percent of people seeking qualified employees through its website are foreign-invested companies, particularly Japanese firms. “Most Japanese firms highly value the qualified employees that they have managed to recruit in Vietnam,” Anh told VnEconomy. During a conference held earlier this year on Vietnam's business environment, representatives from the Japan External Trade Organization said Japanese companies will invest in high-technology projects in Vietnam, which will push their demand for qualified employees, particularly senior IT engineers. Japanese head hunting firms also began investing in Vietnam this past year. A human resources expert said Japanese firms prefer Vietnamese employees as their salary expectations … [Read more...] about In Vietnam, Japanese investors eager to find local talent
Vietnam Airlines clamps down on smuggling
Vietnam Airlines has vowed to strictly punish all individuals involved in a case in which a flight attendant was arrested by Japanese police for smuggling. Vietnam Airlines reputation affected The Japanese media reported the case in which one of Vietnam Airlines' flight attendants, Nguyen Bich Ngoc, was accused of smuggling stolen goods into Vietnam. Japanese police claim that Ngoc did not act alone, and would have needed cooperation from other staff members. One co-pilot and four flight attendants have also been questioned about the matter. Many people have wondered whether the low salary of flight attendants is the reason for smuggling. The monthly wage for a flight attendant is about VND20 million (USD952), on top of bonuses for fight hours and per diems. After the case surfaced, Vietnam … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines clamps down on smuggling