Studist to Host 'Lean Meetup in Hanoi' Seminar on Vietnam's Latest Political-Economic Trends and Secrets to Building Strong Organizations
Studist Corporation will host the 'Lean Meetup in Hanoi' seminar on April 16, 2026, offering insights into Vietnam's macroeconomic trends and micro-level lean operations for organizational improvement.
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Studist Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Satoshi Suzuki; hereinafter "Studist"), which supports the realization of lean operations, will hold a seminar titled "Lean Meetup in Hanoi" on April 16, 2026, themed around Vietnam's latest trends and organizational improvement. In this seminar, we will explain in detail the latest political and economic situation in Vietnam, as well as the ideal state of frontline operational improvement to realize resilient organizations adaptable to change.
Background of the Event
In Vietnam, a new political regime was launched at the 14th National Party Congress held in January this year, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the business environment for Japanese companies. To succeed in business in a country where politics and the economy are closely intertwined, it is essential to continuously improve at the micro frontline level while simultaneously grasping macro trends. This seminar aims to support sustainable business growth in Vietnam by explaining the latest trends and conveying the importance of "defining the current location," which is the first step in organizational improvement.
Event Overview
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 13:00 - 15:00 (Vietnam Time) / 15:00 - 17:00 (Japan Time)
Format: Hybrid event combining an on-site venue (Hotel du Parc Hanoi) and online (Zoom)
Venue MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z92hsgyE7mvXGHaa6
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Please apply from the link below.
>>> Click here to apply <<<
Speakers (Titles omitted)
Martial Research & Management Co. Ltd. / Vingroup Vietnam Chief Economic Advisor
Hiroyuki Kawashima
Born in 1953. Graduated from Tokyo University of Fisheries in 1977. Withdrew from the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo in 1983 after acquiring credits (Ph.D. in Engineering). Served as an Assistant at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo; Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences, MAFF; Visiting Researcher at the University of London; and Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, before assuming his current position.
▼ List of Contributed Articles
https://lean-operation.com/media/author/vingroup-kawashima/
Studist (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. Managing Director
Yasuaki Tsukahara
After graduating from Waseda University, worked at Intelligence, Ltd. (currently PERSOL CAREER) before moving to Myanmar in 2016. Was involved in management as the head of the car rental business at Growth Myanmar. Established a subsidiary in Bangladesh in 2022 and assumed the role of Representative. Joined Studist in 2025 and has been in his current position since December 2025.
About Lean Operations
The Lean Operations advocated by Studist is a continuous improvement process that eliminates "Muri (overburden), Muda (waste), and Mura (inconsistency)" in operations and reinvests the surplus capacity generated by efficiency into "value enhancement" to achieve productivity and sustainable growth for the entire organization. Specifically, through steps of visualization, standardization, simplification, and thorough implementation of tasks, we support the establishment of a lean organizational structure that can ultimately focus on core tasks. In addition to the manual creation and sharing system "Teachme Biz," we support the realization of lean operations as a partner that enhances customers' productivity through hands-on services combining operational assessments, manual creation agency services, and training.
▼ Specialized Platform for Productivity Improvement "Lean-Ope"
A specialized media outlet that disseminates knowledge necessary to eliminate overburden, waste, and inconsistency hidden in operations and increase organizational productivity. Articles related to Lean-Ope's ASEAN and overseas expansion are available below.
https://lean-operation.com/media/global/
Company Overview
Company Name: Studist Corporation
Headquarters: Sumitomo Shoji Nishikicho Bldg. 9F, 1-6 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Locations: [Domestic] Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyazaki [Overseas] Thailand (Bangkok), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Business Content: Deployment of the "Teachme Series" including the manual creation and sharing system "Teachme Biz", consulting on productivity improvement, corporate training business, etc.
Established: March 19, 2010
Capital: 103.2 million yen (including capital reserve)
Background of the Event
In Vietnam, a new political regime was launched at the 14th National Party Congress held in January this year, and it is expected to have a significant impact on the business environment for Japanese companies. To succeed in business in a country where politics and the economy are closely intertwined, it is essential to continuously improve at the micro frontline level while simultaneously grasping macro trends. This seminar aims to support sustainable business growth in Vietnam by explaining the latest trends and conveying the importance of "defining the current location," which is the first step in organizational improvement.
Event Overview
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16, 2026, 13:00 - 15:00 (Vietnam Time) / 15:00 - 17:00 (Japan Time)
Format: Hybrid event combining an on-site venue (Hotel du Parc Hanoi) and online (Zoom)
Venue MAP: https://maps.app.goo.gl/z92hsgyE7mvXGHaa6
Participation Fee: Free
Application: Please apply from the link below.
>>> Click here to apply <<<
Speakers (Titles omitted)
Martial Research & Management Co. Ltd. / Vingroup Vietnam Chief Economic Advisor
Hiroyuki Kawashima
Born in 1953. Graduated from Tokyo University of Fisheries in 1977. Withdrew from the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo in 1983 after acquiring credits (Ph.D. in Engineering). Served as an Assistant at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo; Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences, MAFF; Visiting Researcher at the University of London; and Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, before assuming his current position.
▼ List of Contributed Articles
https://lean-operation.com/media/author/vingroup-kawashima/
Studist (Vietnam) Co., Ltd. Managing Director
Yasuaki Tsukahara
After graduating from Waseda University, worked at Intelligence, Ltd. (currently PERSOL CAREER) before moving to Myanmar in 2016. Was involved in management as the head of the car rental business at Growth Myanmar. Established a subsidiary in Bangladesh in 2022 and assumed the role of Representative. Joined Studist in 2025 and has been in his current position since December 2025.
About Lean Operations
The Lean Operations advocated by Studist is a continuous improvement process that eliminates "Muri (overburden), Muda (waste), and Mura (inconsistency)" in operations and reinvests the surplus capacity generated by efficiency into "value enhancement" to achieve productivity and sustainable growth for the entire organization. Specifically, through steps of visualization, standardization, simplification, and thorough implementation of tasks, we support the establishment of a lean organizational structure that can ultimately focus on core tasks. In addition to the manual creation and sharing system "Teachme Biz," we support the realization of lean operations as a partner that enhances customers' productivity through hands-on services combining operational assessments, manual creation agency services, and training.
▼ Specialized Platform for Productivity Improvement "Lean-Ope"
A specialized media outlet that disseminates knowledge necessary to eliminate overburden, waste, and inconsistency hidden in operations and increase organizational productivity. Articles related to Lean-Ope's ASEAN and overseas expansion are available below.
https://lean-operation.com/media/global/
Company Overview
Company Name: Studist Corporation
Headquarters: Sumitomo Shoji Nishikicho Bldg. 9F, 1-6 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Locations: [Domestic] Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, Miyazaki [Overseas] Thailand (Bangkok), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
Business Content: Deployment of the "Teachme Series" including the manual creation and sharing system "Teachme Biz", consulting on productivity improvement, corporate training business, etc.
Established: March 19, 2010
Capital: 103.2 million yen (including capital reserve)