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Ha underscored the pivotal contributions of Japanese firms, which have long supported local socio-economic progress through major infrastructure projects, industrial zones and workforce training courses. To date, Japanese companies have invested more than 15 billion USD in over 2,200 projects, reflecting sustained confidence and commitment to the market.

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.

Before setting sail for the Republic of Korea on the next leg of its journey, Frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao conducted joint manoeuvring and at-sea communications exercises with JS Yamagiri.

Immediately after receiving the information about the quake off the coast of Aomori prefecture, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan activated emergency response measures. It took urgent actions under its citizen protection plan, promptly contacting local authorities, relevant agencies, Vietnamese community associations and key liaison points.

Minister-Counsellor and Chargé d'Affaires at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan Nguyen Sau stressed that as Vietnam is undergoing a period of strong transformation, Vietnamese enterprises in Japan serve as a pioneering force and a crucial bridge deepening the linkage between the two economies.

Both sides affirmed the upgrade of the strategic partnership dialogue to the first Vice-Ministerial “2+2” Consultation as a reflection of the strong, trust-based development of the bilateral ties.

By the end of June this year, Japan had received about 200,000 Vietnamese technical interns and 150,000 specified skilled workers, making Vietnam the largest sending country. Many workers returning from Japan have effectively applied the knowledge and skills they acquired there.

Two-way trade reached 42.5 billion USD in the first ten months of 2025, up 11% year on year, and is on track to surpass 50 billion USD for the first time. Investment from Japan rose 18% in the same period.

The southern province of Tay Ninh is seeking to attract greater Japanese investment into green hydrogen and renewable-energy technology, as provincial leaders met with a delegation from Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) and Obayashi Corporation on November 26.

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The exhibition features 37 booths, including 22 from Vietnamese localities, 15 from Japan, and five spaces dedicated to Vietnam–Japan cultural interaction.

Gunma and other Japanese localities are encouraged to continue accompanying Vietnam in its new phase of development, with new, substantive, and effective areas of cooperation such as sustainable high-tech agriculture and industry, high-quality human-resource training, as well as expanding into new fields including rare earths, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum science.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on Japanese prefectures and enterprises to continue trusting and supporting Vietnam on its development journey, contributing to the prosperity of both nations and their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The PM said he believes that the forum will serve as an opportunity to strengthen practical cooperation between businesses and localities of both countries, creating momentum for the Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang met with Ozeki Kenji, Director of the Matsushita Institute of Government and Management, to discuss cooperation in training high-quality human resources.

Vietnam supports CPTPP upgrade negotiations based on the principle of balance, considering the viewpoints and interests of all members, and will regularly consult Japan throughout the discussion process.

The Vietnam–Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is developing at an exceptionally positive pace. Within this broader relationship, cooperation at the local level has received strong support and facilitation from both governments.

Tay Ninh currently hosts 176 Japanese foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with a combined capital of more than 1.26 billion USD.

To promote energy transition towards Vietnam’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, the AZEC/GX Promotion Working Team was established within the AZEC initiative to strengthen cooperation in developing the investment environment and human resources.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang underlined NDN’s long-standing and close attachment to Vietnam, noting that it was among the first foreign media organisations to establish a resident office in the country. During the difficult years of the struggle for independence in the 1960s, NDN was the only foreign media agency operating in North Vietnam.