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In an age of endless choice, one Ginza bookstore sells just one title a week — and draws visitors from around the world. Discover how Morioka Shoten's radical philosophy of "less is more" is reshaping the future of business, and what it means for markets in Japan and Vietnam.

A vending machine that lets you spritz luxury perfume for just $1. As consumers shift from owning to experiencing, this Japan-born concept could reshape retail across Southeast Asia, including Vietnam.

This article highlights key topics from Vietnam-related economic news released in late January 2026 that Japanese and international small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as investors who are considering or closely monitoring the Vietnamese market, should be aware of. Note: The comments at the end of each topic are summaries and observations prepared by the KBC-LINK editorial team based on publicly available information. Vietnam Industry Watch: Key Sectors to Watch Vietn