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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.

Japan’s largest annual Vietnam festival kicks off

As the largest annual Vietnamese festival in Japan, the event attracts a large community of Vietnamese residents, Japanese friends, and international visitors eager to explore Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

Exhibition on President Ho Chi Minh opens in Fukuoka, Japan

An exhibition showcasing over 200 photographs and documents featuring President Ho Chi Minh opened on May 28 in Fukuoka city, Japan as part of activities to mark the late leader’s 135th birth anniversary (May 19, 1890–2025).

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung meets with leaders of Japanese localities

Deputy PM Nguyen Chi Dung proposed that the Aichi Governor and Nagoya Mayor further enhance cooperation with Vietnam, aiming to set a model for local-level collaboration between the two countries.

Vietnamese bookstore fosters cultural exchange in Japan

Macaw is more than a bookstore - it’s a space to nurture a love of Vietnamese literature and foster deeper understanding between cultures.

Vietnam Festival in Japan to take place on May 31 and June 1

A press conference took place in Tokyo on May 8 to announce the upcoming Vietnam Festival, set to take place on May 31 and June 1 at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.

Vietnamese and Japanese Prime Ministers share breakfast and history tour

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse Le Thi Bich Tran shared breakfast, enjoyed Vietnamese coffee, and toured the National Museum of History with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse Ishiba Yoshiko.