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Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong (R), Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence, meets with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force, in Hanoi on December 11, 2025. (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Vietnam, Japan eye stronger naval cooperation

Gen. Nguyen Tan Cuong highly valued the positive and fruitful cooperation between the Vietnam People’s Navy and the JMSDF, saying that this has helped enhance professional skills and technical expertise while fostering friendship and mutual understanding between the two forces.

At the meeting between Vietnamese NA Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong and President of the House of Councillors of Japan Sekiguchi Masakazu. (Photo: VnA)

Vietnam, Japan parliaments strengthen cooperation

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Quang Phuong called on Japan to facilitate and simplify procedures as well as work toward visa exemptions for Vietnamese citizens to boost people-to-people exchanges.

VNA as seen by a Japanese journalist

VNA as seen by a Japanese journalist

On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA), VNA’s correspondents in Japan spoke with Miyake Kazuhisa, former Chief Representative of Kyodo News in Vietnam. With many years of experience working in the country, Miyake shared his impressions of VNA’s role in the development of Vietnamese journalism.

Overview of the Vietnamese Youth Forum in Japan. (Photo: VNA)

Japan youth forum explores pathways to shape future development vision

The forum also served as an occasion to celebrate national cultural values, review efforts to teach and promote the Vietnamese language within the Vietnamese community in Japan, encourage scientific and technological collaboration, and highlight the resilience and global integration of Vietnam’s younger generation, full of ambition to progress.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man addresses the “Meet Japan – Mekong Delta region” event in Can Tho city on August 8. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam encourages Japanese firms to invest in key sectors: NA leader

Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.

Kobayashi Yosuke, Chief Representative of the JICA Office in Vietnam (left) and Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard (Photo: qdnd.vn)

Vietnam Coast Guard, JICA Office strengthen cooperation

Lieutenant General Le Quang Dao, Commander of the Vietnam Coast Guard, expressed confidence in the Japanese official’s continued contributions to fostering the strong partnership between the two countries, particularly between the Vietnam Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart.

AJC Secretary General Kunihiko Hirabayashi addresses the event (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Japanese firms foster partnership

Secretary General of the ASEAN–Japan Centre (AJC) Kunihiko Hirabayashi reaffirmed that even amid global uncertainties, Vietnam remains a reliable and strategic partner for Japan, continuing to play a prominent role in global trade and value chains.

The official welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on April 28, 2025, part of his visit to Vietnam. (Photo: Embassy of Japan in Vietnam)

Japan accompanies Vietnam in new era of development: Ambassador

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru’s official visit to Vietnam in late April, including his talks with General Secretary To Lam, and meetinsg with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and other senior leaders, underscored the deep trust between the two countries.

Elevating Vietnam-Japan relations to a new height

Elevating Vietnam-Japan relations to a new height

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 28 morning for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse who are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) and his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru announce the outcomes of their talks in Hanoi on April 28. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam, Japan issue joint communiqué

Vietnamese and Japanese Prime Ministers expressed their delight at the strong, comprehensive and substantive development of the Vietnam - Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia and the World after more than one year of upgrading, affirming that they will closely coordinate and further strengthen the Vietnam - Japan cooperation towards a new era of Vietnam.

Party General Secretary To Lam (second, right), and his spouse welcome Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse in Hanoi on April 27 (Photo: VNA)

Party chief receives Japanese PM in Hanoi

Welcoming the Japanese PM's visit as Vietnam is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Vietnamese Party chief affirmed that the visit will open a new chapter in the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations.

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki delivers a speech at the event. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

New book chronicles 50 years of Vietnam-Japan relations

The book, titled "50 Years of Vietnam-Japan Relations (1973-2023), serves as both a historical reflection and an essential academic resource for those studying the two nations’ political, economic, cultural, and educational links.