
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Tasco Auto Join Forces for Strategic Partnership
Tasco (stock code: HUT) and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“Mitsui”) have recently finalized an agreement, with Mitsui becoming a strategic shareholder of Tasco Auto, a subsidiary of Tasco. The Japanese company will work closely with Tasco Auto to implement various plans and development strategies in the coming periods. The investment will be disbursed in tranches, with the first tranche completed on July 31, 2024.
Mitsui (1947) is a global investment, business, and trading conglomerate in the fields of mineral resources, energy, machinery, chemicals, food, textiles, and finance. In 2022, the group recorded a profit of $8 billion with over 46,000 employees worldwide.
Mitsui is also a leading Japanese trading and investment company with a presence in over 60 countries and territories. Automotive and transportation are among its key investment focuses, with stakes in over 100 companies across 26 nations. In this sector, Mitsui has extensive experience in supply chain involvement and the development of next-generation mobility solutions.
In March 2024, according to Nikkei Asia, Mitsui announced an investment of approximately Â¥84 billion ($560 million) in the Lô B – Ô Môn power project chain in Vietnam. This declaration followed a series of commercial agreements signed by the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) for the development of the Lô B – Ô Môn power project chain with partners, including Mitsui Oil Exploration (MOECO), a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co.
Tasco Auto, a member of the Tasco group, is a leading distributor of automobiles and intelligent transportation infrastructure in Vietnam, with a history spanning over 50 years. Tasco Auto holds a dominant market share of approximately 13.3% and boasts 90 showrooms nationwide, representing prominent brands such as Toyota (nearly 20% market share), Ford (nearly 30% market share), Mitsubishi, and luxury vehicles from Volvo.
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