Vietnam and japan

Tokyo (VNA) - The Vietnam-Japan relationship has become a model of friendship and win-win partnerships, creating a foundation for cooperation in ensuring stability and peace in Southeast Asia and beyond, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam has said. He made the statement in an exclusive interview with Vietnam News Agency (VNA) correspondents in Tokyo ahead of the visit to Vietnam by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide, which is being made at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Slated for October 18-20, the visit will mark the second time Vietnam has been selected by a new Japanese PM as their first overseas destination upon taking office. According to Ambassador Nam, PM Suga’s decision to visit Vietnam and Indonesia during his first overseas trip expresses Japan’s regard for the Southeast Asian region. The PM’s policies towards Vietnam will be a continuation of Japanese policies over the years, especially under PM Abe Shinzo’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Japan ties a model of win-win partnership: Diplomat

Vietnam always treasures the friendship with Japan and hopes for close cooperation with the country’s new PM and Government to lift the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership to a new height, making it more comprehensive, pratical, and effective, for the benefit of the two peoples, as well as for the sake of peace, stability, cooperation and development of the region and the world, she affirmed./. … [Read more...] about Bringing Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership to new height

Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam is a destination that can bring substantial benefit to Japanese investors, Director of the Vietnam Economic Research Institute (OERI) Moribe Hiroyuki said ahead of an official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide. In an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency’s correspondents in Japan, the expert noted that the country has recorded a robust economic growth of 5-6 percent in the past two decades, its population will soon increase to 100 million, which are favourable conditions for investment in Vietnam. He added that Vietnam is among the very few countries which are able to put the COVID-19 pandemic under control, and maintain positive economic growth with vibrant economic activities this year, so it will definitely be an attractive destination not only for Japanese enterprises but also European and Chinese firms. Explaining on the reason why Suga chose Vietnam and Indonesia for his first overseas trip, Moribe said the two countries have … [Read more...] about Vietnam offers substantial benefits to Japanese investors: OERI expert

Tokyo (VNA) - The Japanese Government on October 16 officially announced that Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide will pay visits to Vietnam and Indonesia from October 18 to 21 to discuss measures aimed at strengthening relations with the two key Southeast Asian countries. Speaking at a press conference, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the leader is expected to hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Indonesian President Joko Widodo. According to the spokesman for the Japanese Government, PM Suga and PM Phuc will discuss cooperative measures to develop bilateral relations within the extensive strategic partnership between the two countries. PM Suga will also affirm Japan’s cooperation with Vietnam regarding high-level meetings of ASEAN scheduled to take place in November. He will deliver an important address during his visit on Japan’s policy towards ASEAN. While in Indonesia, he and President Widodo will discuss measures for … [Read more...] about Japan officially announces Vietnam visit by PM Suga

Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam, the world's biggest producer of robusta, has become the top supplier of coffee beans for Japan as the consumption of instant coffee, which uses robusta, is soaring there amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Nikkei Asia Review. The newspaper reported that more people are working at home during the pandemic, driving up demand for robusta coffee beans, which are mainly used to make instant coffee. Meanwhile, sales of the higher-quality arabica beans favoured by coffee shops have fallen.  The trend has made Vietnam, the world’s top robusta maker, Japan's top supplier of coffee beans and relegated Brazil to second place. Japan's state of emergency, declared in early April, shuttered cafes and restaurants across the country, forcing Starbucks Coffee Japan to halt business at some 1,100 outlets. The closures dealt a heavy blow to demand for arabica beans. In contrast, demand for robusta, a cheaper and more bitter variety used in instant … [Read more...] about Vietnam becomes Japan’s biggest coffee supplier