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Japan's total ODA loans to Vietnam reach highest level in six years

Japan signed loan agreements with Vietnam totalling JPY102.2 billion (approximately US$678 million), marking the highest amount since 2017, during the Japanese financial year from April last year to March this year.

Vietnam seeks Japan's cooperation in hydrogen energy development

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai held a working session with a delegation from the National Innovation Centre (NIC) led by its Deputy Director Do Tien Thinh on October 8.

PM hosts Japanese multi-industry firm's chairman

The Vietnamese Government leader praised effective investment projects by Mitsui & Co in Vietnam, highlighting their contributions to Vietnam's socio-economic development and relations between the two countries.

Vietnam hosts Japanese Defense Minister: Strengthening strategic partnership

On the morning of August 6, General Phan Van Giang, Vietnam's Minister of Defense, hosted a welcoming ceremony for Japan's Defense Minister Kihara Minoru, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

Japanese man dreams to build a world new ceramics hub in Vietnam

Yukuse Onimaru, 52, is part of a collaborative initiative between Vietnam and Japan, which has been running for the past three years to train 52 students at the village and develop the local pottery industry.

Japan’s defence white paper 2024 highlights Japan-Vietnam cooperation

The cooperation between Japan and Việt Nam is spotlighted in Japan’s new defense white paper 2024 released on July 12.

Japan’s new ambassador unveils key interests for his tenure in Vietnam

During a meeting with the Vietnamese press, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki shared his first impressions of Vietnam and revealed what he aims to explore during his time in the country.

Ambassador Ito Naoki Discusses Japan’s evolving ODA strategy for Vietnam

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam, Mr. Ito Naoki, recently met with the press to discuss the prospects for cooperation between Japan and Vietnam and the focus of promoting bilateral relations in the new term.

New Japanese consul in Da Nang to promote business, exchanges

Mori Takero, the newly appointed as Consul General of the Japanese consulate in Da Nang, aims to foster a closer relationship between Japan and Vietnam as well as connecting businesses and forming local partnerships.

Two Japan MSDF ships make port call in Hai Phong city

Vice chairman of Hai Phong city People’s Committee Hoang Minh Cuong on February 29 afternoon received a delegation from two vessels of Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) that are making a port call to the Vietnamese northern port city.

Vietnam, Japan commit to stronger defence ties in 10th policy dialogue

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen Hoang Xuan Chien and Japanese Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Serizawa Kiyoshi co-chaired the 10th Vietnam-Japan defence policy dialogue in Hanoi on February 27.

Vietnam, Japan strengthen cooperation in UN peacekeeping

Japan’s Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Serizawa Kiyoshi visited the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations in Hanoi on February 27.

PM Pham Minh Chinh receives governors of Japanese prefectures

PM Pham Minh Chinh received the governors of the Japanese prefectures of Aichi, Tochigi, Niigata, Kanagawa, and Yamanashi in Tokyo on December 17.

PM attends Vietnam-Japan economic forum in Tokyo

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 attended a Vietnam-Japan economic forum in Tokyo as part of his ongoing trip to the East Asian country.

Vietnamese PM talks with Japanese corporations about green transition

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of Vietnamese ministries, agencies and localities on December 16 attended a dialogue with major Japanese economic corporations on green transition and social infrastructure.

Vietnamese, Japanese PMs hold talks in Tokyo

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio in Tokyo on December 16.

PM encourages high-quality Japanese investment in Vietnam

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged leading firms of Japan’s Gunma prefecture to expand their investment cooperation activities in Vietnam during a meeting with local businesses on December 15.

PM Chinh arrives in Tokyo, starting Japan trip

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh arrived in Tokyo on December 15, starting his four-day trip to Japan for the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and bilateral activities in Japan.

PM to attend commemorative summit for 50th year of ASEAN-Japan cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will lead a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam to attend the Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation and have bilateral activities in Japan from December 15-18.

Vietnamese President delivers speech at Japanese National Diet

Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong delivered a policy speech at the National Diet of Japan on November 29 as part of his ongoing official visit to the East Asian country.