Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono (Source: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono held talks and co-chaired the 11th meeting of the Vietnam-Japan Cooperation Committee on May 30 in Tokyo. During the events, the two sides agreed to enhance win-win cooperation between the two economies through expanding connection in investment, trade, industry, energy, and agriculture. They reached a consensus on promoting cooperation in receiving Vietnamese workers and trainees, as well as in the strict handling of establishments that are sending and receiving labourers and overseas students who violate laws of both Vietnam and Japan. They agreed to push for the early signing of an agreement on the transfer of convicted persons. Deputy PM and FM Minh asked the Japanese side to simplify procedures to grant visas for Vietnamese citizens to enter … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan agree to expand economic bond
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Vietjet offers special promotion for Vietnam-Japan routes
Vietjet is offering travelholics a new treat with its exclusive promotion for all Japan routes named “Ohayo Saturday, fly to Japan from only USD 0”. (Source: Vietjet) HCM City (VNA) - Vietjet is offering travelholics a new treat with its exclusive promotion for all Japan routes named “Ohayo Saturday, fly to Japan from only USD 0”. Under the programme, passengers can book air tickets priced as low as USD 0, excluding taxes and fees from now until December 31, 2019 at www.vietjetair.com. The promotion is applied to all routes between Vietnam and Japan, including Osaka (Kansai) – Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo (Narita) – Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh City. The travel period for the promotional tickets is available after 30 days from the booking date. For the Tokyo (Narita) - Ho Chi Minh City route, the travel time is from July 12, 2019 to October 16, 2019, excluding national holidays. The promotional tickets are available every Saturday at website … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers special promotion for Vietnam-Japan routes
Vietnam, Japan facilitate labour exports
Participants at the workshop (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam and Japan will sign a cooperation agreement providing labour skills for foreigners, aiming to enable Vietnamese citizens to work in Japan in line with the country’s new visa policy. Speaking at a conference in Tokyo on May 14, Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam affirmed that the Vietnamese Government supports the relaxation of visa regulations to attract more foreign workers. This is an objective requirement of all countries when integrating into the international economy, he said. Previously, the labour cooperation between Vietnam and Japan was conducted under training programmes. However, this form reveals many limitations detrimental to both employers and employees, according to the ambassador. He unveiled that the new cooperation deal will soon be signed between Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour, Invalids, and Social Affairs and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ministry of … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan facilitate labour exports
Vietjet launches Vietnam-Japan direct air service
Vietjet launches Vietnam-Japan direct air serviceBy Le Anh Flight attendants and passengers on board Vietjet’s first direct flight from Hanoi to Osaka – PHOTO: VIETJET HCMC – Vietnam’s budget airline Vietjet on November 8 launched a direct air service connecting Hanoi City and Osaka (Japan), helping to boost tourism and trade between the two countries. Jeremy Goldstrich, corporate executive vice president and chief operating officer of Kansai Airports, where Vietjet made its debut flight from Hanoi to Osaka, said, “We are honored that Kansai Airport was chosen as Vietjet’s first destination in Japan from Hanoi and soon from HCMC. “Hanoi is an amazing city and is also the gateway to world-famous tourist destinations such as Halong Bay, Ninh Binh and Sapa,” Goldstrich noted, adding that Vietjet’s flights with affordable ticket fares would help more people travel between the two countries. Using A321neo aircraft, the … [Read more...] about Vietjet launches Vietnam-Japan direct air service
Vietnam, Japan pledge to strengthen strategic partnership
Vietnam, Japan pledge to strengthen strategic partnershipThe Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe speak at a press conference following their talks – PHOTO: VNA HCMC – Vietnam and Japan will closely cooperate to advance their extensive strategic partnership for ensuring peace and prosperity in Asia into a new era of more comprehensive and practical development, reported the Vietnam News Agency. PM Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe held talks in Tokyo yesterday, October 8. The Vietnamese leader is on a trip to attend the 10th Mekong-Japan Summit and visit the Northeast Asian nation. At the talks, the two sides lauded the substantive expansion of the countries’ friendship and cooperation in all aspects, including economy, politics, security and defense, agriculture and manpower training. They also welcomed the range of activities held to celebrate the 45th anniversary of their bilateral … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Japan pledge to strengthen strategic partnership