It has been 137 years since our founder, Fusajiro Kanematsu, took the very first step in trade between Japan and Australia. From the time of our founding to the present day, the pioneer spirit that forms the core of Kanematsu has never changed.

In recent years, growing uncertainties - such as changes in the international landscape caused by wars in Europe and the Middle East, as well as the reassessment of the global economy amid reciprocal tariffs have made it increasingly difficult for many companies to foresee the future. In an era where values once considered “common sense” are changing rapidly and dramatically, companies are required to achieve both swift transformation and sustainable value creation. At Kanematsu, backed by more than 130 years of pioneering spirit, we view these major changes as opportunities and continue to take on the challenge of creating something new.

Kanematsu has a long history in Vietnam. Since opening offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 1941, we have been involved in a wide range of businesses through major historical transitions, including postwar reconstruction, economic liberalization under the Doi Moi policy, and the advancement of globalization.

As Vietnam has strengthened its ties with the international community and achieved sustained economic growth, Kanematsu has grown alongside local society. In 2014, we transitioned from a representative office to a locally incorporated company, KANEMATSU VIETNAM CO., LTD., further deepening our regionally rooted business operations.

Today, across a broad range of fields including Grain & Feedstuff, Food, Chemicals, Electronics & Devices, Steel, Iron and Energy, we respond to increasingly diverse and sophisticated industrial needs. While remaining flexible to changes in the global economy and supply chains, we are committed to contributing to Vietnam’s sustainable economic development.

In recent years, the rise of new technologies, the acceleration of digital transformation (DX), and the spread of advanced technologies such as generative AI have ushered in a period of significant structural change across industries. In Vietnam in particular, government-led initiatives are strongly promoting the development of the digital economy and AI industries, and even faster growth is expected in the years ahead.

Under these circumstances, the Kanematsu Group will leverage its strengths long-term business partnerships and a global network to the fullest. By integrating expertise in IT and digital fields with practical know-how refined in the field, we will work toward creating next-generation value.

Even amid the rapidly advancing wave of digitalization and AI, we aim to remain an indispensable presence for society and industry. With our pioneer spirit firmly at heart, we will continue to take on challenges toward the future.