Politics & Law
Hà Nội must shift from planning to action, says top leader
1.
Recap of Japanese Prime Minister's visit
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s official visit to Việt Nam ended on May 3 after three days packed with activities. Trade agreements and six cooperation documents were signed across agriculture, low-carbon growth, digital transformation and space technology. This was her first visit to a foreign country since she was re-elected in February.
see also
Politics & Law
Politics & Law
Japan, Việt Nam chart new strategic frontiers in AI, energy and security with PM Takaichi's visit
Politics & Law
10 years of the Việt Nam–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: new momentum, new heights
Politics & Law
Top leader of Việt Nam to pay state visit to Sri Lanka
Politics & Law
Japanese media highlight Việt Nam’s strategic role during PM Takaichi Sanae’s visit
Politics & Law
Takaichi pitches stronger Việt Nam–Japan partnership in Indo-Pacific vision speech
Politics & Law
Japan bestows Order of the Rising Sun on former Vietnamese leaders
Former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung were presented with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun at a ceremony in Hanoi on May 2.
Politics & Law
NA Chairman meets Japanese PM Takaichi in Hà Nội
National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn's talks with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae covered parliamentary ties, investment, clean energy, advanced technology and the welfare of nearly 700,000 Vietnamese living in Japan.
Politics & Law
PM urges faster cuts to red tape in four key sectors
Four ministries have been given a tight deadline to report on streamlining rules covering everything from fire safety to construction permits, as the government intensifies its drive to ease the burden on businesses and households.
Politics & Law
UN Vesak 2026 highlights Buddhist values for global peace
Buddhist heritage offers not only spiritual depth but also practical guidance for state conduct, particularly as the world faces persistent conflict, divisions and eroding trust, Ambassador Đỗ Hùng Việt, Việt Nam's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has said.
Politics & Law
Việt Nam, Japan push for more substantive, effective ties
Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held talks in Hà Nội on May 2 following an official welcome ceremony.
Politics & Law
Uruguay pushes for closer ties with ASEAN
Uruguayan Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Valeria Csukasi has reaffirmed her country's desire to expand cooperation with ASEAN member states during a recent working session in Montevideo with ambassadors of Việt Nam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, plus Malaysia's chargé d'affaires in Argentina and Uruguay.
Politics & Law
Top leader receives Japanese PM in Hà Nội
PM Takaichi affirmed Japan's support for Việt Nam's reform efforts and drive for economic self-reliance, and said both sides should work to elevate the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to a new level.
Politics & Law
Trường Sa (Spratly) museum
Construction started on a museum dedicated to the Trường Sa (Spratly) Islands in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa on April 29. The museum’s design was inspired by the 64 naval soldiers who sacrificed themselves to protect Việt Nam’s maritime sovereignty in 1988. It’s expected to open in the first quarter of 2028.
Politics & Law
Việt Nam, Japan agree to target $5b annual investment, $60b trade by 2030
Both sides committed to concrete co-operation in green transition, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and space, with priority given to high-quality human resource training and joint research
