Vietnam, Japan defence cooperation to grow further
Vietnam and Japan will exchange experience in UN peacekeeping activities and join hands to handle post-war consequences as well as promote cyberspace and maritime security.
Tokyo (VNA) – Vietnam and Japan will exchange experience in UN peacekeepingactivities and join hands to handle post-war consequences as well as promotecyberspace and maritime security.
DeputyMinister of Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh and his Japanesecounterpart Ro Manabe reached the agreement during their meeting on June 5 aspart of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to Japan and attendance of the 23rd International Conference on the Future of Asia.
This year, Japan receives 12 trainees from Vietnam’s Ministry of Defence topursue BA, MA, PhD in information and technology, telecommunication-electronicsengineering, international relations and strategy research.
The Japanese side is working with the Vietnamese defence ministry to testdioxin settlement technology. In addition, the two sides have strengthenedcollaboration in sea search and rescue.
Lauding the Japanese Government’s provision of an Official Development Assistance(ODA) loan to build six new patrol ships for Vietnamese Coast Guard, theVietnamese deputy defence minister said that the move enhances maritimecooperation between the two nations.
The Vietnamese Party, Government and Army have attached importance to addressingpost-war consequences, Vinh said, asking for Japan’s ODA to tackle landcontaminated with Agent Orange/Dioxin at Bien Hoa airport as well as leftoverbombs and mines.
At the meeting, the two defence leaders also expressed their wish to study andink the Vietnam-Japan defence cooperation vision to plan future collaboration. -VNA
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Vietnam Japanese PMs witnessed the hand-over of contracts and agreements worth 22 billion USD between the two sides at an investment promotion conference in Tokyo on June 5.
International Medical Development JSC of Vietnam’s TH Group will join hands with Japan’s International Total Engineering Corporation (ITEC) to build a high-tech health care complex in Hanoi.
The Hanoi People’s Committee, BRG Group and Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation signed a cooperation agreement on developing Nhat Tan-Noi Bai urban project with total investment of more than 4 billion USD, aiming to build the most modern smart city of Southeast Asia in the north of Hanoi.
Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) and Japan’s NYK Line will study developing transportation and logistics activities to serve plants and industrial parks in the Mekong Delta region, per a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked on June 5.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
The ministry has instructed Vietnamese representative agencies in Israel, Iran, as well as those in neighbouring countries, to closely monitor the situation and request local authorities to ensure absolute safety for Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in high-risk areas.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
