Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc yesterday emphasised the key role of Asia during globalisation, pointing out three key measures for the region to tacle major challenges.

Prime Ministers of Việt Nam and Japan Nguyễn Xuân Phúc and Shinzo Abe have reaffirmed their determination to foster the Việt Nam – Japan relationship in a comprehensive and extensive manner in a joint statement on deepening the two countries’ extensive strategic partnership.

Việt Nam has stressed the need for ASEAN and China to implement the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CEUS) and operate a diplomatic hotline to settle problems at sea in an effective manner to avoid disputes from flaring up.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has called for strong political will and feasible measures to achieve growth targets set for each sector this year.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, his spouse and a high-ranking government delegation arrived in Japan yesterday, beginning a five-day official visit to the country to attend the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia, at the invitation of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.

Việt Nam wishes to deepen its strategic partnership with Japan for peace and in the region, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc told Japanese media agencies ahead of his visit to Japan from Sunday through June 8.

Deputies of the National Assembly spent the whole morning yesterday discussing a draft revision to the Law on Technology Transfer.

Việt Nam’s Ambassador to Japan Nguyễn Quốc Cường said he hopes Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s official visit to Japan from June 4-8 will create a new wave of Japanese investments in Việt Nam, considering the major economic content of the visit.

The current visit to Việt Nam by the Queen of the Netherlands is an opportunity for both countries to share their strategic vision on the promulgation and enforcement of financial policies, said Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ.