National May 27, 2022
Japan and Thailand oppose bid to change status quo by force in Ukraine
The talks came as Japan and the U.S. adopt a more confrontational stance toward China, represented by the recent summit of "the Quad" alliance.
National Nov 25, 2021
Leaders of Japan and Vietnam share 'serious concerns' over South China Sea
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Minh Chinh, agreed in a meeting on the importance of upholding an international order that is based on law.
National Nov 23, 2021
Japan and Vietnam defense chiefs oppose bids to change status quo
by Reito Kaneko
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and his Vietnamese counterpart General Phan Van Giang discussed recent developments in the South and East China seas.
National Sep 15, 2021
Japan and Vietnam affirm cooperation after North Korea fires missiles
The two leaders agreed that Japan and Vietnam will continue to work closely on security issues.
National Sep 12, 2021
Amid China's rise, Japan defense chief says Tokyo and Hanoi have 'same destiny'
Kishi stressed the need for Vietnam and other regional partners to work together and address security issues amid the present "harsh reality."
National / Politics Sep 12, 2021
Japan inks deal to export defense assets to Vietnam amid concerns over China
by Reito Kaneko
The accord was inked in Hanoi during Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi's first trip overseas after assuming the post last year.
National Jun 5, 2021
Upper House lawmaker Masahisa Sato, who heads the ruling party's Foreign Affairs Division, said on a television program that the government has started making arrangements with Vietnam.
Community Jan 8, 2021
Tokyo remittance firm helped stranded Vietnamese amid pandemic
by Satoshi Iizuka
Yuichiro Kimoto, president of Unidos Co., sent food to Vietnamese people in need and shouldered the rent for a shelter for people from Vietnam who lost their homes in Japan.
National Nov 9, 2020
Vietnamese trainee nurses arrive in Japan after coronavirus delay
Negotiations are taking place with Indonesia and the Philippines to expedite the arrival of candidate health workers from those nations, too.
National / Politics Oct 19, 2020
Suga and Vietnamese PM meet, with focus on economic and defense cooperation
Suga said the countries had agreed in principle on a military pact that would enable Japan to export defense equipment and technology to Vietnam.
National Oct 14, 2020
Japan to sign agreement allowing arms exports to Vietnam, report says
The deal, likely to be inked during Suga's trip to the region next week, would bolster the defense capabilities of Indo-Pacific nations to counter Chinese maritime moves.
National Aug 11, 2020
Japan and Vietnam ink first maritime patrol ship deal as South China Sea row heats up
Tokyo signed a ¥36.6 billion loan agreement with Hanoi for six new Japanese-made vessels in a boost to its maritime law enforcement capabilities in disputed waters.