Tomoya Onishi
Stories by Tomoya Onishi
U.S. nuclear fusion startup draws investment from Itochu, SoftBank
Blue Laser Fusion advances R&D with eye on commercial viability in 2030.
Thailand’s SCG hit by global headwinds as it tries to go green
SCG has postponed a market listing for a subsidiary and may delay the opening of a new plant.
Vietnam sees big rise in chain drugstores during pandemic
New health-conscious consumers look for quality, deals outside mom-and-pop shops
Vietnam Airlines on the brink of delisting after 9 straight quarterly losses
Vietnam Airlines has been in the red for two consecutive years through 2021.
Vietnam realty firm BRG Group and Sumitomo step up supermarket openings
Their joint venture FujiMart to launch about 50 stores by 2028 as shopping habits change.
Vietnam’s Vingroup posts $1b loss in manufacturing division as gasoline car sales slow down
In May, Vingroup said it will stop making smartphones and televisions.
Vietnam’s Masan to add cafes, banks to minimarts, targeting COVID-cautious customers
The group also plans 700-1,000 new WinMart Plus stores next year.
Vietnam set to benefit from a flood of capital from European investors
Hanoi is said to have bagged commitments worth $30b from British, French companies last week.
Vietnam’s Vingroup looks to capture 1% of overall US auto market with its EVs
To start, the group plans to sell 15,000 EVs in the US next year.
Vietnam enlists S Korea’s internet giant Naver to drive AI ambitions
For Naver, the partnership with Vietnam is part of an international network for AI R&D.
