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Japanese Tea Ceremony Welcomes Spring in Hanoi

10:53 | 22/03/2023

Vietnam Japan University cooperated with members of the Urasenke family from Japan to organize the experience program “Tea Ceremony and Culture of Japan” on March 18 in Hanoi to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 21): Travel Demand to Surge During Coming Holidays

06:09 | 21/03/2023

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 21): Vietnam beefs up defence cooperation with Laos, Cambodia; Plenty of room ahead to boost exports to ASEAN market; Vietnam attracting Japanese investments to new areas; Travel demand to surge during coming holidays.

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): China's Reopening Good News for Vietnamese Exporters

08:43 | 11/03/2023

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 11): Ha Long Bay among top 25 world’s most beautiful places; Japan becomes largest ODA donor for Vietnam; China's reopening good news for Vietnamese exporters; German journal highlights Vietnam’s economic achievements.

Vietnamese, Japanese Firms Promote Cooperation

07:51 | 06/03/2023

At the Vietnam-Japan trade promotion conference organized by the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Center (VJCC) on February 28 in Hanoi, domestic and Vietnamese businesses in Japan had the opportunity to meet, exchange information and discuss cooperation directions.

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 1): Vietnam an Attractive Destination for Foreign Investors

06:15 | 01/03/2023

Vietnam News Today (Mar. 1): Trade ministry supports businesses to boost exports to China; Vietnam an attractive destination for foreign investors; Vietnam keen on working with Japan in implementing global commitments, goals; FDI pledges reach 3.1 billion USD in first two months.

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 10): Phong Nha-Ke Bang Among Asia’s Most Thrilling Zip Line Experiences

09:08 | 10/02/2023

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 10): Vietnam ready to take citizen protection measures; Vietnamese, Singaporean PMs hold talks in Singapore; Many Japanese firms plan expansion in Vietnam; Phong Nha-Ke Bang among Asia’s most thrilling zip line experiences.

Party Leader Suggests Orientations for Advancing Vietnam - Japan Ties

07:00 | 10/02/2023

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong suggested some orientations for advancing Vietnam - Japan relations during online talks with President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on February 9.

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 21): State President Confident of Stronger Vietnam – Japan Relations

06:00 | 21/11/2022

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 21): State President confident of stronger Vietnam – Japan relations; Vietnam logs 274 new Covid-19 cases on November 20; Vietnam and Japan sign cooperation agreement on promoting cuisine; Sick sailor of foreign ship saved in Vietnamese waters.

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): Vietnamese, Japanese PMs Agree to Boost Bilateral Ties in All Fields

07:21 | 14/11/2022

Vietnam News Today (Nov. 14): Vietnam reports 242 new Covid-19 cases on November 13; Vietnam greatly values comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia; Vietnamese, Japanese PMs agree to boost bilateral ties in all fields; Vietnam's Tam Dao and Moc Chau honored at World Travel Awards.

Introducing the History of Vietnamese Ao Dai to Japanese Friends

09:10 | 21/10/2022

On October 19, a "History introductory session" was held at the Ho Chi Minh City office of the Japanese Consulate General. The Ao Dai is now well recognized as a traditional dress and a distinctive aspect of Vietnamese culture. The 50th anniversary of the beginning of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Japan occurs in 2023.

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 19): Vietnam Ready to Facilitate Korean Investment

06:50 | 19/10/2022

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 19): 622 new Covid-19 cases recorded on October 18; Vietnam ready to facilitate Korean investment; Vietnam's tourism industry rebuilds after pandemic; Foreign Minister delighted at growing ties with Japan.

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 9): Vietnam Makes Active Contributions to UNHRC’s 51st Session

09:23 | 09/10/2022

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 9): National Covid-19 caseload raises to 11,846,043; Vietnam calls for respect for int’l law in dispute settlement; Vietnam makes active contributions to UNHRC’s 51st session; Vietnam, Japan boost cooperation in traditional medicine.

Vietnam, Japan Celebrate a Half-Century of Diplomatic Relations

09:05 | 08/10/2022

With the Union of Friendship Organizations and the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association, Consul General of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City Watanabe Nobuhiro discussed plans for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973 - September 21, 2023).

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 8): Two Vietnam Parks Nominated for ASEAN Heritage Parks

06:13 | 08/10/2022

Vietnam News Today (Oct. 8): Vietnam logs additional 702 Covid-19 infections on October 7l Two Vietnam parks nominated for ASEAN Heritage Parks; Vietnam always treasures bilateral ties with RoK; Vietnamese companies can now compete fairly with cross-border platforms.

Vietnam Treasures Extensive Strategic Partnership with Japan: President

06:29 | 27/09/2022

Vietnam always treasures the extensive strategic partnership with Japan and views Japan as an important and long-term strategic partner, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio in Tokyo on September 26.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 27): Typhoon Noru to Affect Vietnam’s Mainland on Late September 27

06:00 | 27/09/2022

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 27): Typhoon Noru to affect Vietnam’s mainland on late September 27; Vietnam highlighted as economic, trade, and labor partner of Japan; 248 aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality; Increase in Russian tourists booking tours to Vietnam.

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 13): Vietnam Treasures Relations with Japan

00:00 | 13/09/2022

Vietnam News Today (Sep. 13): Vietnam reports 2,013 Covid-19 cases on September 12; Vietnam, US expand cooperation on higher education; Vietnam treasures relations with Japan: Party official; Nation welcomes arrival of further 1.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines.

NA Chairman Highlights Role of Young Parliamentarians in Vietnam-Japan Relations

07:30 | 24/08/2022

National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue spoke highly of the role of young people and parliamentarians in developing Vietnam-Japan relations, affirming support for the enhancement of the relationship between young generations of the two countries in general and young parliamentarians in particular.

Vietnam News Today (Aug. 24): Vietnamese Delicacies Named Among Top 50 Best Street Foods in Asia

07:24 | 24/08/2022

Vietnam News Today (Aug. 24): Vietnam, Japan agree on enhanced cooperation to improve supply chains; Vietnamese delicacies named among top 50 best street foods in Asia; Vietnam attends China-ASEAN Education Cooperation Week 2022; 4.7 magnitude quake jolts Central Highland locality.

PM: Vietnam-Japan Relationship Developing with High Level of Political Trust

08:17 | 23/07/2022

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was pleased to see that the extensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia between Vietnam and Japan had been developing strongly and comprehensively with a high level of political trust.