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Tourist visa exemptions necessary

VietNamNet Bridge – Tourism experts have proposed that the government continue offering unilateral tourist visa exemptions for travellers from major markets to attract more visitors and generate revenue.

Japanese football expert not yet returned to Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - After returning to his home to mourn for his father, Japanese football expert Kazuyoshi Tanabe has asked the Vietnam Professional Football JSC’s permission (VPF) to stay in Japan for medical treatment.

Tourism assoc keen to open Japan office

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) is calling for members and sponsors to jointly carry out a project to open a representative office for the local tourism industry in Japan.

Yen falls ahead of Bank of Japan meeting

 The yen fell sharply against other major currencies Monday ahead of the end of a two-day meeting of the Bank of Japan.

Technical barriers make seafood exporters afflicted

No perfect solution has been found to reduce the number of refused seafood exports. Meanwhile, enterprises have to spend more money for temporary solutions.

Home sweet home

 VietNamNet Bridge – After having lived and worked in Japan for more than 40 years, Professor Dang Luong Mo decided to return to Vietnam, hoping to contribute to his homeland.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 4/6

 Viet Nam, Japan to boost defence ties; Lao leader asks for firm development at shared border; Laos inspection authority visits; Closer ties sought with South Korea

Japan retains status as top creditor nation

 Japan kept its position as the world's largest creditor nation for the 22nd straight year in 2012, government data showed Tuesday, as the dollar's gains helped inflate the value of overseas assets.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 27/5

 Vietnam, Japan intensify strategic partnership; Nation backs maritime links with India: PM; HCM City Party leader received Aussie, Indian guests; Vietnam, Canada boost friendship

Japan's trade deficit expands 70% in April

 Japan's trade deficit expanded a worse-than-expected 70 percent on year to $8.6 billion in April, government data showed Wednesday, as a weaker yen made imports costlier.

New drama set to celebrate Vietnam hero

VietNamNet Bridge – A collaborative film between Viet Nam and Japan about the famous 20th century Vietnamese nationalist Phan Boi Chau will be shot from June to July this year, with filming to take place in both countries.

Japan man, 80, starts Everest ascent

 An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has begun his ascent of Mount Everest, his website said, in a bid to become the oldest man to reach the roof of the world.

Kashima Antlers to bring nine national players to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese football club -- Kashima Antlers, has published the list of players who are going to Vietnam on June 4 to join a friendly game with the national squad of Vietnam.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 15/5

 VN eyes more trade with Iran; Public Security Minister visits Japan; Party mass mobilisation delegation visits US; Viet Nam, Thailand increase defence co-operation

The oldest letter sent from Vietnam to Japan

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Kyushu National Museum in Saifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, has announced its discovery of the oldest letter sent from Annam (Vietnam today) to Japan.

East Sea and the East China Sea are in the same case

"After being shot, and perhaps will still be shot, what is your future plan?" "I will fix the boat and continue fishing in the old places. If we meet Chinese vessels and are driven away, we will run and then return...," said a fisherman.

Vietnam’s farm produce meets big barriers in export markets

Bad news has come in thick and fast to Vietnamese farmers and farm produce exporters.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 20/4

Farmers, fishers reflected in oil; Art show to be held at Goethe Institute; Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day opens; Italian exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture

TPP a rose sprig with thorns

Vietnam may see its GDP increase by $26.2 billion in the period from the day the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is signed, slated for the end of this year to 2025.

Vietnamese businesses get benefits from Japan’s loosened monetary policy

The Japanese central bank has decided to loosen the monetary policy in an effort to raise the inflation rate to 2 percent, which would bring benefits to many Vietnamese businesses.