HO CHI MINH
※Alphabetical order
Dang Thi Thanh TrucSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Vietnam Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- Hobby:
- Enjoying music, travelling and exploring cuisine of many places
- Message:
- I focus on providing clients with compliant and practical advice, while prioritizing speed and timeliness to ensure clients’ work operates smoothly.
- Profile:
- Dang Thi Thanh Truc graduated with a major in Auditing from the University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, in 2018. From 2018 to July 2022, she worked at Deloitte Vietnam in the Tax Advisory Department, focusing on Transfer Pricing. She later joined I-GLOCAL and is currently in charge of the Transfer Pricing Division for both the Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Offices. She has extensive experience in preparing transfer pricing documentation, developing intra-group pricing policies, and supporting enterprises during transfer pricing audits conducted by the tax authorities.
Duong Tran Ngoc AnhSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- ASEAN Certified Public Accountant (ASEAN CPA)
- Diploma in International Financial Reporting (DipIFR) issued by ACCA
- Hobby:
- Enjoying music, personal growth, and badminton
- Message:
- I focus on understanding customer needs and delivering practical, measurable value.
- Profile:
- Duong Tran Ngoc Anh graduated in Corporate Finance from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City in 2011 and joined I-GLOCAL in 2012 as a member of the Accounting and Tax Consulting Division.
Since 2023, she has been assigned to the Financial Advisory Services (FAS) Division at I-GLOCAL. Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in various projects related to financial and tax due diligence for M&A transactions, financial advisory, post-merger integration support, internal control, and internal audit. She is also responsible for developing and delivering professional seminars on taxation, accounting, finance, and risk management for clients.
Hua Minh ThuAssistant Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Manager of Internal Control & Administrative Division
- Hobby :
- Creating positive impact through writing and sharing personal perspectives, experiences on social media platforms
- Message :
- By seeing things from others’s perspectives, I strive to deliver not only core service values, a positive work environment, but also meaningful experiences for both our clients and employees.
- Profile :
- After graduating with the degree in Japanese Studies from Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology, she began her career in 2017 in translation and on-site interpretation, while also supporting communication and connection between Japanese and Vietnamese businesses.
In July 2019, she officially joined I-Glocal, where she is responsible for coordinating, organizing seminars for Vietnamese and Japanese clients across various formats, topics. Since 2023, she has expanded her role to include back-office operations at I-Glocal, covering administrative management, office operations, internal control, while also focusing on enhancing employee experience through the design and implementation of training programs, events, internal communications.
Jitsuhara TakayukiManaging Partner
- Position / Qualification:
- Managing Partner（I-GLOCAL）
- Certified Public Accountant (USA, Vietnam)
- Hobby:
- Parenting & investing
- Message:
- I believe in gaining personal experience first and then sharing it with clients. I want to be a trusted partner for enterprises who see the potential of Vietnam.
- Profile:
- Jitsuhara Takayuki was born in 1983 in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, he graduated from the Faculty of Engineering at Kobe University.
After gaining experience in both sales and accounting at a private company, he joined I-GLOCAL in 2009 and relocated to Vietnam following the company’s bankruptcy during the global financial crisis.
In 2011, he became the youngest foreign candidate to pass the Vietnam Certified Public Accountant examination. He is the author of several publications, including “Vietnam in Three Hours Through Manga” (Asuka Publishing). His strength lies in his experience managing and leading business operations in Vietnam since the age of 28.
Le Ngoc Quoc BaoSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Hobby:
- Travelling, playing sports such as football and running
- Message:
- With my experience and strong spirit of cooperation, I am always ready to accompany and support clients by providing the best possible service.
- Profile:
- Le Ngoc Quoc Bao graduated from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City in May 2015, majoring in Accounting. After graduation, he joined I-GLOCAL, where he has worked ever since, gaining over 8 years of experience in accounting and tax consulting for Japanese enterprises investing in Vietnam.
He is currently serving as a Senior Manager of the Accounting and Tax Consulting Division, responsible for managing the team and providing in-depth tax and accounting advisory services. He also supports clients in tax audits, value-added tax refund procedures, and various other key consulting projects.
Luong Ngo Bao TranSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Hobby:
- Finding balance, renewing perspective through yoga and travel
- Message:
- My guiding principle is to combine experience and dedication in order to provide clients with meaningful value.
- Profile:
- Luong Ngo Bao Tran graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City in 2006 and began her career at AASC, where she was involved in financial audit and advisory services.
With 15 years of extensive experience in auditing, she joined I-GLOCAL in 2022. At I-GLOCAL, she is responsible for a wide range of Financial Advisory Services (FAS), including due diligence, business valuation, and IFRS financial reporting conversion, as well as providing accounting and tax consulting services to companies operating in Vietnam.
Pham Thanh TamDirector
- Position / Qualification:
- Director
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- ASEAN Certified Public Accountant (ASEAN CPA)
- Hobby:
- Listening to music, travelling with closed friends and family.
- Message:
- Listening, understanding, and providing enthusiastic advice to customers has always been the motto that I aim for.
- Profile:
- Pham Thanh Tam graduated from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City in 2010. After graduation, he worked at a local auditing firm until April 2015. Since May 2015, he has been working at I-GLOCAL. With over 10 years of experience at I-GLOCAL, he is primarily involved in management and consulting on accounting and tax matters for numerous Japanese clients operating in Vietnam.
He is currently the Director of the Accounting and Tax Consulting Division and also serves as a specialist supporting tax inspections and value-added tax refunds, helping clients achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing tax risks.
Pham Thi UtDirector
- Position / Qualification:
- Director
- Hobby:
- Travelling and trekking
- Message:
- I believe Vietnam is an attractive and promising market for Japanese investors. In this context, I always aim to be a reliable partner who support and accompany clients to set up and develop their businesses in Vietnam.
- Profile:
- Pham Thi Ut graduated from Foreign Trade University in 2010, majoring in Economics and Japanese Studies. After completing a six-month short-term language program in Japan, she joined I-GLOCAL in 2011.
She currently oversees the Investment and Labor divisions, where she is engaged in supporting Japanese companies entering the Vietnamese market as well as in the development and enhancement of labor compliance frameworks.
In addition to conducting internal training programs for Vietnamese staff, she regularly speaks at labor-related seminars for Japanese expatriates and Japan-based headquarters, sharing practical insights grounded in the institutional and operational differences between Vietnam and Japan.
Taniguchi YuyaConsultant
- Position / Qualification:
- Consultant
- Hobby:
- Watching European football and pencil drawing
- Message:
- I organize complex and specialized issues into clear, easy-to-understand points and provide practical, actionable solutions. Please feel free to reach out for a consultation.
- Profile:
- Taniguchi Yuya graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Kobe University in 2021. During his studies, he participated in an exchange program at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Barcelona in Spain. After graduation, he joined Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, where he worked in corporate sales and was primarily involved in risk management for overseas offices in the APAC region.
He joined I-GLOCAL in 2024 and is engaged in a wide range of consulting services for Japanese companies, including support for market entry into Vietnam as well as post-entry advisory covering accounting, tax, and labor matters. Drawing on his financial expertise developed in the banking sector, he is frequently involved in finance-related engagements, such as loan arrangements and capital policy matters, including issue identification and execution support for transactions involving share transfers.
To Ngoc AnhManager
- Position / Qualification:
- Manager
- Lawyer’s Practice Certificate
- Hobby:
- Travelling and experiencing local cuisine
- Message:
- I focus on understanding client’s difficulties and challenges, and then finding solutions based on core compliance principles to minimize long-term legal risks.
- Profile:
- To Ngoc Anh graduated with a major in Economic Law from the University of Economics and Law (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City) in 2017. She joined I-GLOCAL and has worked in the Investment Consulting and Business Management Division since 2017. She completed the Lawyer Training Course and was granted a Lawyer’s Practice Certificate in Vietnam in 2021.
During her tenure at I-GLOCAL, she has had many opportunities to support Japanese investors in establishing subsidiaries in Vietnam operating in various fields such as trading, real estate, logistics, etc.; participated in consulting projects on licensing in M&A activities; and projects on internal control of HR and labor in many FDI companies in Vietnam. Simultaneously, she is responsible for organizing professional seminars on labor and HR and compliance training seminars for clients.
Tran Nguyen TrungManaging Partner
- Position / Qualification:
- Managing Partner（VINA PAYROLL OUTSOURCING）
- Hobby:
- Drum
- Message:
- Leveraging my experience as a Vietnamese consultant as well as my hands-on experience in managing and operating some companies, I would be honored to support your company’s operations in Vietnam.
- Profile:
- Trung left Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in 2000 to start his study in Japan with a scholarship from Japan government. After graduating from the Graduate School of Information Science of Osaka University, he began his career as an engineer at one of the biggest SI vendors in Japan.
He came back to Vietnam in 2009 and joined I-GLOCAL where he has been involved in various projects to support many Japanese companies to start their businesses in Vietnam, from the first step of setting up to the daily operation after establishment.
From 2020, he has been also the director-in-charge of VINA PAYROLL OUTSOURSING, which is a subsidiary of I-GLOCAL and provides the payroll services together with SaaS human resource management system.
Vo Thi Nguyen LinhAssistant Director
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Director
- Executive MBA
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- ASEAN Certified Public Accountant (ASEAN CPA)
- Certificate in International Financial Reporting (CerIFR)
- Hobby:
- Reading books, drawing, baking, yoga
- Message:
- I am committed to ensuring full compliance with regulations, optimizing solutions within the legal framework, and partnering with clients as a trusted advisor throughout their business journey.
- Profile:
- Vo Thi Nguyen Linh graduated from the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City and has been a member of the Accounting and Tax Consulting Division at I-GLOCAL since 2004. While working at I-GLOCAL, she completed the Executive MBA Program at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland in 2016.
With over 20 years of extensive experience in accounting and taxation advisory, she is responsible for providing consulting services on accounting and tax matters to Japanese companies operating in Vietnam. In addition, she serves as a lecturer, delivering specialized training programs in accounting and taxation.
Watari YuzukiConsultant
- Position / Qualification:
- Consultant
- Certified Public Accountant in USA
- Hobby:
- Playing tennis, practicing about three times a week
- Message:
- Strengthening support for new entry into Vietnam, I propose realistic solutions from both aspects of laws and reality. Please feel free to consult me first without wondering ‘even if it is such a trivial matter’.
- Profile:
- Graduated from the Faculty of Business Administration, Yokohama National University in 2022. Engaged in practical work as an intern at EY Tax Co. since student days, and joined the firm as a new graduate after graduation. Gained practical experience in the International Tax Advisory department while obtaining USCPA. Joined I-GLOCAL in 2024, and is in charge of supporting Japanese companies’ entry into Vietnam and their post-entry accounting and tax matters. Proposes solutions based on professional knowledge for the “gap between laws and practice” that Japanese companies newly entering Vietnam face during the startup period. In addition, involved in acting as a lecturer for seminars on the theme of Vietnam tax and building support for Global Minimum Tax (GMT) compliance.
Yamanaka HirohitoPartner
- Position / Qualification:
- Partner
- Certified Public Accountant of Japan
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Hobby:
- Playing tennis
- Message:
- With a background as a Certified Public Accountant, I support M&A activities in Vietnam. By incorporating local business practices and on-the-ground insights, I strive to provide reporting that supports clients’ investment decisions. I am committed to delivering sincere and practical support, and please feel free to reach out anytime.
- Profile:
- Yamanaka Hirohiro graduated from the School of Law at Waseda University in 2007. He spent nearly ten years at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, where he engaged in financial audits for companies of various sizes and industries, including an assignment in Indonesia.
In 2020, he joined I-GLOCAL. He currently heads the FAS/TP division, overseeing services related to M&A, internal controls, and transfer pricing consulting, while also serving as an external statutory auditor for Vietnamese companies.
HA NOI
※Alphabetical order
Bui Thi HangAssistant Director
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Director
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- Chief Accountant Certificate
- Hobby:
- Reading book, planting trees, organizing and refreshing spaces for clarity and inspiration
- Message:
- As a trusted tax and accounting advisor for Japanese companies in Vietnam, I support clients beyond compliance.
I aim to be a long-term partner who protects your business and adds strategic value. - Profile:
- Bui Thi Hang graduated from the Academy of Finance in 2012 and joined I-GLOCAL as a new graduate upon graduation. Leveraging over 13 years of experience, she has supported companies across a wide range of industries and functional areas.
She has extensive experience in providing accounting, tax, and internal control support, as well as in dealing with tax authorities and departments of finance. Drawing on the knowledge and skills she has developed at I-GLOCAL, she is committed to delivering optimal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.
Gohara AsukaConsultant
- Position / Qualification:
- Consultant
- Hobby:
- playing tennis and reading the books.
- Message:
- Human resource management is a critical element of business operations, and we are in an era where its greater efficiency is strongly demanded. I am committed to providing careful guidance so that you can feel comfortable and consult with me casually.
- Profile:
- Gohara Asuka graduated from the faculty of Business Administration at Rikkyo University in 2013 and joined the Resona Group in the same year, where she was engaged in corporate finance services. In 2015, she joined I-GLOCAL and provided accounting, tax, and human resources consulting services for Japanese companies operating in Vietnam.
After taking a temporary leave from frontline consulting due to childcare responsibilities, she joined VINA PAYROLL OUTSOURCING, a wholly owned subsidiary of I-GLOCAL, in 2024. She is currently involved in consulting services aimed at streamlining human resources and labor-related procedures through the use of in-house systems. Drawing on her experience at I-GLOCAL, she is committed to delivering comprehensive consulting services that closely reflect clients’ perspectives. She has also authored numerous columns on human resources and labor procedures.
Kashima KirikoSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Hobby:
- restaurant and cafe hopping in Hanoi
- Message:
- Because we live in an age where AI can solve many problems, I place even greater value on consulting that only humans can provide. By always putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes, I strive to be an approachable partner—someone they feel comfortable reaching out to first, even when facing complex and specialized challenges.
- Profile:
- Kashima Kiriko graduated from the Faculty of Human Sciences at Sophia University in 2012. In the same year, she joined the Resona Group, where she was engaged in corporate lending, real estate transactions, asset management, as well as public relations and brand strategy. She joined I-GLOCAL in 2022.
She is currently involved in supporting Japanese companies in their entry into the Vietnamese market and in providing post-entry services, including accounting, tax, and labor advisory. Leveraging her prior experience, she frequently advises on finance-related matters such as capital increases and reductions, shareholder loans, and other funding arrangements, as well as on compliance and personal data protection. In addition, she regularly serves as a lecturer at seminars, particularly in the area of labor, and also acts as an external auditor for Japanese-invested companies in Vietnam.
Kumagai KatsukiConsultant
- Position / Qualification:
- Consultant
- Certified PublicAccountant in USA
- Hobby:
- Basketball, swimming, and exploring the backstreets of Vietnam
- Message:
- The bonds and experiences I have built with my Vietnamese family, colleagues, and clients are truly irreplaceable to me. Going beyond mere compliance, I am passionate about being a partner who walks alongside you through every challenge—growing together, every step of the way.
- Profile:
- Kumagai Katsuki joined the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau in 2015 as a National Tax Officer, where he was engaged in tax audit operations. He later worked at a tax accounting firm in Japan, handling bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and a wide range of accounting and tax matters for small and medium-sized enterprises across various industries.
He joined I-GLOCAL in 2024 and currently supports Japanese companies in Vietnam with accounting, taxation, and HR matters from a practical, on-the-ground perspective.
Building on his experience in tax audits at the Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau, he is well-versed in both Japanese and Vietnamese tax practices. He also serves as an outside corporate auditor and regularly lectures at tax seminars.
Le Thi ThuongSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Lawyer’s Practice Certificate
- Hobby:
- Adventure travel and trekking
- Message:
- I am ready to take on complex and challenging projects, viewing them as opportunities to further develop my expertise and deliver greater value to clients.
- Profile:
- Le Thi Thuong graduated from the Faculty of Economics and the Faculty of Law at Ho Chi Minh City National University in August 2015. After gaining experience as an in-house legal counsel at a logistics company, she joined I-GLOCAL in December 2015. She is currently based at the Hanoi office, where she is responsible for investment consulting services, and obtained her lawyer qualification in September 2022.
She has extensive expertise in project licensing procedures for foreign-invested companies, as well as in capital structuring and labor-related consulting associated with corporate operations. In addition, she has strong experience in addressing commercial legal issues related to personal data protection and corporate compliance.
Mai Thi DungSenior Manager
- Position / Qualification:
- Senior Manager
- Master’s degree in Accounting
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Certified Public Tax Accountant (CPTA)
- Chief Accountant Certificate
- Hobby:
- Traveling, watching movies
- Message:
- I aim to serve as a trusted strategic advisor, partnering with businesses to build robust and compliant accounting systems, proactively manage tax and regulatory risks, and optimize operations within a sound legal framework.
The trust of my clients is not only the highest value I uphold, but also the foundation of every long-term partnership I build. - Profile:
- Mai Thi Dung graduated from the Academy of Finance in 2011 and joined I-GLOCAL as a new graduate upon graduation. During her tenure at I-GLOCAL, she completed a master’s program specializing in accounting at the Academy of Finance and obtained professional qualifications, including the Certified Public Accountant license.
With over 14 years of experience, she has directly supported clients across a wide range of industries and business models, including manufacturing, trading, services, and IT. Her core expertise lies in accounting, taxation, and cost accounting advisory services, and she has also been actively involved in major projects such as tax audit support, value-added tax (VAT) refund procedures, and other large-scale and complex engagements, delivering proven results.
Matsumura YuyaAssistant Director
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Director
- Hobby:
- Searching for great coffee beans
- Message:
- Inspired by the synergies created through M&A, I am engaged in this field of work. I strive to identify the best solutions for both sellers and buyers, supporting clients closely and sincerely throughout the entire process. Please feel free to reach out at any time.
- Profile:
- Matsumura Yuya joined I-GLOCAL after graduating from Doshisha University in 2012. Until 2020, he worked at the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offices, supporting the market entry of Japanese companies and handling due diligence and valuation assignments.
From 2020, he worked for a chemical manufacturing company, where he was involved in consolidated accounting and internal audit-related matters. He returned to I-GLOCAL in 2025 and currently serves in the FAS/TP division, mainly focusing on M&A projects.
Nguyen Thi MayAssistant Director
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Director
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Hobby:
- Reading books & Continuous Learning
- Message:
- Working in a field I am passionate about and applying the values I have accumulated to support clients is truly meaningful, allowing me to build a stronger connection with both my work and my clients. In the increasingly dynamic business environment, AI is becoming a powerful tool that helps me transform my practical experience and knowhow (INPUTs) into useful consulting value (OUTPUTs) to my beloved customers.
- Profile:
- Nguyen Thi May graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Foreign Trade University in 2010. While still a student, she joined I-GLOCAL as an intern and later began her professional career with the company as a consultant.
She currently serves as the head of the division overseeing market-entry support for Japanese companies and labor-related consulting services, handling a broad range of projects. She also works as an external lecturer, delivering corporate training programs focused on compliance and practical business execution skills.
Pham Van HuongAssistant Director
- Position / Qualification:
- Assistant Director
- Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant (VN CPA)
- Vietnamese Certified Public Tax (VN CPT)
- Chief Accountant Certificate
- Hobby:
- Travelling and swimming
- Message:
- Scale your business with total peace of mind. Maximize your firm’s profitability by offloading back-office burdens. We provide the expert accounting, tax and legal support you need to stay focused on what matters.
- Profile:
- Pham Van Huong graduated from the Faculty of Auditing at the National Economics University in 2012. After graduation, he worked as a tax and accounting consultant at an audit firm and joined I-GLOCAL in early 2017.
He has over 13 years of experience in the fields of accounting and taxation in Vietnam, providing comprehensive tax advisory services to Vietnamese and foreign companies across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, real estate, and trading.
He currently oversees projects covering various tax services, such as tax due diligence, tax planning, corporate income tax health checks, and tax audit support, and is also well-versed in dealing with Vietnamese tax authorities at both local and central levels.
TOKYO
※Alphabetical order
Kaburagi YusukeFounder
- Position / Qualification:
- Founder
- Message :
- With enduring gratitude and respect for your continued support, we will embrace AI as a partner and work together to build a brighter future in Vietnam — the Rising Dragon of Asia.
- Profile :
- Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, Keio University, Japan. In 1996, joined Asahi & Co. (now KPMG AZSA LLC). In 1999, seconded to Arthur Andersen Vietnam (now KPMG Vietnam). In 2000, became the first Japanese national to pass the Vietnamese Certified Public Accountant Examination and was officially registered as a public certified accountant in Vietnam, marking a historic milestone in professional cooperation between Japan and Vietnam.
In 2003, founded the first Japanese-invested accounting firm in Vietnam (now I-GLOCAL Group), pioneering a professional advisory platform that bridges the two economies and supports cross-border business expansion. Author of:『加速経済ベトナム 日本企業が続々と躍進する最高のフロンティア』 (“Vietnam’s Accelerating Economy – The Ultimate Frontier for Japanese Enterprises”), which was published in Japanese by Toyo Keizai Inc, originally released in Japan.
Kumamoto YoichiChief Marketing Officer
- Position / Qualification:
- Chief Marketing Officer
- Hobby :
- Watching movies, reading, travel
- Message :
- As the business environment undergoes major shifts driven by the rise of AI and changes in the global landscape, I will work to maximize the visibility and value of both I-GLOCAL’s and our clients’ businesses on a global scale.
- Profile :
- Graduated from Waseda University in 2004. Joined a publishing company the same year, where he was responsible for editing and writing for regional economics magazines, island-focused publications, and books. He became independent in 2024, engaging in writing and editing for magazines, books, and web media, while also joining I-GLOCAL’s marketing division to support its media and PR operations.
