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Party General Secretary, State President receives Japanese Prime Minister

The Vietnamese leader highlighted the substantive and wide-ranging cooperation between the two sides, underpinned by high political trust, effective coordination and the establishment of multiple dialogue mechanisms across economic, diplomatic, security and defence fields.

Vietnam, Japan push for more substantive, effective ties

Noting the strong momentum in bilateral ties, built on solid political trust, extensive economic cooperation and growing people-to-people exchanges, PM Hung called for closer coordination to take the partnership to new heights and broaden collaboration across all sectors.

Vietnam, Japan strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid global uncertainty

Vietnam, with the world’s sixth largest reserves of rare earths, is an indispensable partner in the field of critical minerals. Japan’s cooperation in Vietnam’s transition from a “raw material exporter” to a country with advanced processing and higher value added industries would benefit both sides.

Vietnam values growing ties with Japan: diplomat

Vietnam attaches great importance to the increasingly close and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan, as well as the close and foundational ties between their Communist Parties, Ambassador Do Hung Viet has said.

Japanese PM’s Vietnam visit to elevate bilateral ties to new height: diplomat

The upcoming official visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae from May 1-3 aims to build trust between the two countries’ leaders, review the achievements of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and confirm key directions for future cooperation.

Vietnamese in Japan revive mother tongue among young generations

While the number of Vietnamese-origin children in Japan is surging, opportunities to actually speak Vietnamese in daily life are vanishing fast. Many children can understand the language but default to Japanese in response, gradually relegating their mother tongue to a secondary role, sometimes even treating it as a “second foreign language” inside their own houses.

Vietnam's leadership reshuffle to strengthen decision-making, elevate diplomatic standing: Japanese media

The consolidation of the roles of Party General Secretary and State President is likely to enhance Vietnam’s international profile in high-level diplomatic engagements, according to Nikkei.

Vietnamese language school in Japan opens new academic year

In the context of deepening global integration, maintaining the mother tongue helps younger generations overseas better understand their roots, fostering family bonds and a sense of connection to their homeland.

Japanese expert stresses parliamentary ties in Vietnam – Japan relations

Parliamentary cooperation constitutes a meaningful component of the broader bilateral relationship between the two countries, according to Professor Toshiro Nishizawa of the University of Tokyo.

Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund officially launched, focusing investments in Vietnam

Japan–Vietnam Capital Fund, a Vietnam-focused investment fund co-managed by DBJ and SSI Asset Management (SSIAM), was set up to channel high-quality capital into Vietnam’s equity market, focusing on listed companies with strong governance, clear growth strategies and long-term investment potential.