Kotaro Tanga
JAPAN-VIETNAM BUSINESS CONSULTANT
Reference information
Link to detailed information websiteEducation
1992 – 1996
📍 Graduated from the Faculty of Commerce, Chuo University
Consulting field
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Support for Japan-Vietnam business expansion
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Advice on establishing and operating local entities in Vietnam
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Recruitment, training, and HR management across Japan and Vietnam
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IT outsourcing and development project management
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Real estate investment and asset management consulting
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Guidance on local business culture and etiquette
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Market research and distribution channel development support
Consultancy costs
Please contact to negotiate in advance
Experience
Mr. Kotaro Tanga has over 20 years of sales experience in Japan. Since 2019, he has established KoboAsia in Ho Chi Minh City as a development hub for Kobo Inc., Japan. With strong leadership, deep understanding of both Japanese and Vietnamese business cultures, and hands-on experience in team and project management, he effectively bridges the gap between Japanese companies and the Vietnamese IT workforce.
Work progress
1996 – 1997
📍 Sales Department, Yokohama Branch, Marusan Securities Co., Ltd.
1999 – 2003
📍 Sales Department, Tokyo Branch, Kenis Co., Ltd.
2004 – Present
📍 Sales Department, Kobo Co., Ltd.
2019 – Present
📍 Established KoboAsia (Ho Chi Minh City) – Local Representative
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Founded as an overseas development base for Kobo Co., Ltd.
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Responsible for overall operations of the Vietnamese entity including recruitment, training, and accounting
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Well-versed in smooth collaboration with Vietnamese staff and coordination of operations between Japan and Vietnam
