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Congratulations to Japan on Emperor's 61st birthday

08:08 | 25/02/2021

Vietnamese leaders on February 23 have conveyed congratulatory messages to the Emperor and Prime Minister of Japan on the occasion of the Emperor's birthday.

Japan shares its experience, supporting Vietnam in building e-Government

07:40 | 09/01/2021

The Japanese government will continue adopting more cooperation programmes to assist Vietnam’s reforms in the coming time, said Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Takio Yamada.

Japanese Film Festival Online im Vietnam to debut next week

07:47 | 05/01/2021

Wherever you are, join the Japanese Film Festival Online and enjoy the fascinating world of Japanese cinema.

Vietnam Alumni Club of Youth Friendship Programme

07:36 | 24/12/2020

A ceremony takes place in Hanoi on December 23 to mark the 20th anniversary of the Vietnam Alumni Club of Youth Friendship (VACYF) and the 25th year of cooperation between Vietnamese and Japanese youths.

Japanese Ambassador speaks highly people-to-people cooperation in signing ceremony of 7 small-scale grant aid projects

17:14 | 16/12/2020

The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, on Wednesday's morning December 16, holds the signing ceremony of 7 Non-refundable Grant Aid projects to local-level organizations and NGOs in Vietnam.

Vietnam and Japan further promote agricultural cooperation

15:40 | 14/12/2020

Vietnam and Japan signed an agreement on technological cooperation in irrigation and drainage, protection of marine resources, and responsible management of the fisheries sector at their 5th Agricultural Cooperation Dialogue and a public - private agricultural cooperation forum held online on Saturday.

PM calls on JICA to intensify support Vietnam in national development

08:00 | 12/12/2020

The Vietnamese Government hopes that the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will enhance its cooperation and support to Vietnam in national development.

Japanese enterprises seek investment opportunities in Vietnam

08:51 | 10/12/2020

A business forum in Tokyo on December 9 was jointly hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan and the International Friendship Exchange Council (FEC) to introduce the current Vietnamese investment environment.

Vietnamese Embassy in Japan do its best to assists citizens amid COVID-19

07:58 | 26/11/2020

The top priority has been given to ensuring people’s health and encouraging them to strictly obey disease prevention and control measures, said Vietnamese diplomat.

Vietnamese scholar honored by Japanese government

08:00 | 18/11/2020

Associate Professor, Dr. Tran Son, 82, former head of the Japanese language faculty under the Foreign Trade University (FTU), has been presented Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun, Golden Rays with Rosette, by Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio in an award ceremony.

Annual Vietnam Festival in Japan opens in Tokyo

08:39 | 08/11/2020

Lasting until November 8, the festival features traditional dishes and art performances, with visitors required to wear masks and get their body temperatures checked at the entrance.

Vietnamese citizen to be conferred with Japan's prestigious Order of the Rising Sun award

21:51 | 03/11/2020

A former official of Ministry of Public Security will receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays by Japan government for his contributions to the cooperation in security field between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam, Japan to roll out quarantine-free procedures for short-term entries from next month

06:56 | 23/10/2020

Vietnam and Japan have mutually agreed to implement an expedited arrival procedure, allowing certain groups from one country to enter another without undergoing mandatory 14-day quarantine on short-term visits.

Japanese Prime Minister and his spouse conclude Vietnam visit

07:34 | 21/10/2020

On the morning of October 20, Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and his wife left Hanoi, concluded their visit to Vietnam.

The Japanese PM's spouse with a special visit amid Hanoi autumn

07:27 | 21/10/2020

Japanese Prime Minister's spouse Suga Mariko visited the Temple of Literature and the Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi amid gentle Hanoi autumn.

Japanese Prime Minister concludes his first overseas trip

13:48 | 20/10/2020

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and his spouse on October 20 wrapped up their official visit to Vietnam - first overseas trip since he took office last month.

Special Advisor to Japanese PM Isao Iijima received Friendship Order

07:26 | 20/10/2020

Approved by the State President, the honour is bestowed upon foreign individuals and collectives that have made substantial contributions to building, consolidating, and developing the friendship between Vietnam and other countries around the world.

Japanese government maintains incentives for Vietnamese trainees

06:00 | 19/10/2020

The COVID-19 epidemic, instead of showing signs of stopping worldwide, continues its complicated developments. In the context of Vietnamese interns in Japan facing many difficulties caused by the epidemic, the Japanese Government has maintained many incentives and supports for Vietnamese trainees.

Japanese enterprises want to expand supply chains in Vietnam

11:03 | 13/10/2020

About 15 out of 30 Japanese firms with overseas production bases say they want to expand and diversify their supply sources in Vietnam, according to a survey by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Japanese PM Suga: Japan wishes to advance ties with Vietnam

08:07 | 13/10/2020

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide told his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc during their phone talks on October 12 that Japan treasures and expects to lift up the bilateral ties to a new height.