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Japanese professor reappointed as Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya

Japanese Professor Natsume Nagato has been reappointed Vietnam’s Honorary Consul in Nagoya city, Aichi prefecture for another three years.​

JICA: Building a future for Vietnam through heart-to-heart cooperation

On October 8 in Hanoi, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam held a mid-term press conference for the 2025 fiscal year.

Global network for Vietnamese language teaching established in Japan

The network aims to create a common platform for teachers, students, their parents, and those interested in Vietnamese language education worldwide.

Toyota to drive expansion of green vehicle production in Vietnam

Over the past 30 years, Toyota has produced more than 700,000 vehicles domestically, sold over 1 million cars in Vietnam, and exported vehicles worth more than 1 billion USD.

Japan and Vietnam vow to write the next chapter of peace together

Ambassador Ito Naoki emphasizes Japan's unwavering commitment to Vietnam on the 52nd anniversary of bilateral ties.

Japan and Vietnam partner to foster future AI talent through global GCI program

JICA and HUST launch a global AI education program with lectures from the University of Tokyo, reaching over 9,000 students worldwide.

Japan hosts special Vietnam art exhibition in Fukuoka and Okinawa

More than 110 artworks reflecting a century of Vietnam’s history are on display in Japan, celebrating 50 years of Vietnamese reunification.

AI takes center stage at Vietnam-Japan cybersecurity summit

Over 500 Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises convened in Da Nang to discuss “AI vs AI - the new front of cybersecurity.”

Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association of Hanoi celebrates 30th anniversary

The Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association (VJFA) of Hanoi celebrated its 30th anniversary on September 11, celebrating a journey of advancing bilateral people-to-people diplomacy.

Vietnam backs tech firms expanding into Japan’s digital market

Vietnam accelerates international expansion of digital tech firms, with Japan named a priority in the national Go Global strategy.

Vietnamese broken rice joins menu of Japan’s fast-food giant chain

Japanese fast-food giant Matsuya has added “Vietnamese-style broken rice with pork” to the menu of more than 1,100 outlets nationwide, marking a major step for Vietnamese cuisine to conquer the Japanese market. ​

Two Vietnamese youths honored in Japan for heroic rescue

Two Vietnamese youths, Tong Manh Tuan and Pham Quoc Dat, were honored by the Fire Department of Tsu city, Mie prefecture, Japan, on August 22 for rescuing two children swept out to sea earlier this month.

Vietnam Dioxin Day in Japan honors victims, marks 50 years since war end

The 14th Vietnam Dioxin Day in Tokyo moved audiences with films, photos, and calls for greater global awareness of the lasting effects of Agent Orange.

Prime Minister Chinh, Japanese firms discuss future investment roadmap

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets Japanese corporate leaders to boost trade and investment.

Vietnamese bananas gain foothold in Japan

Vietnam is now Japan’s third-largest banana supplier, behind only the Philippines and Ecuador.

PM expects Sumitomo Corporation to become Vietnam’s strategic investor

PM Chinh highly valued Sumitomo's investment projects in Vietnam, describing them as large in scale with strong spillover effects on socio-economic development in the Southeast Asian country.

Vietnam-Japan bolster educational cooperation

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long met with Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance (JVPFA), in Hanoi on July 17.

PM calls for more investments from Japan’s Marubeni Corporation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked Japan's Marubeni Corporation to expand operations in Vietnam, particularly in energy, including gas-fired and offshore wind power.

Vietnam-Japan business dialogue boosts cooperation prospects

A business dialogue was held in Tokyo on July 8 to enhance Japanese firms' understanding of Vietnam’s investment environment through direct engagement with Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu.

Vietnamese language proficiency exam in Japan sees record participation

The 8th Vietnamese language proficiency exam took place on June 15 at the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo. It featured six levels, from the introductory Pre-Level 6 up to Level 1.