The seminar on the analysis of Japanese's leading position in manufacturing and productions as lessons for Vietnam's growing manufacturing industry, hosted by Vietnam Japan University, Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd and Koganei Seiki Co., Ltd. in March 9 in Hanoi, attracted more than 130 participants from both countries.

On Nov 22 at the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi, Professor Tran Van Tho (Graduate School of Social Sciences, Waseda University) held a presentation of his book "Japan's Economy Miracle 1955-1973 and Implications for Vietnam today" as part of an event series to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Vietnam - Japan diplomatic relations.

The last lecture of Prof Tran Van Tho drew the attention of 300 participants, including Vietnamese and Japanese politicians, representatives of ministries, international organizations, financial institutions and research institutes.