Vietnamese, Japanese PMs agree to boost bilateral ties in all fields
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio on November 13 agreed to maintain the exchange of delegations and intensify bilateral ties in all fields during their meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio. (Photo: VNA)
Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime MinisterPham Minh Chinh and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio on November 13 agreed to maintain the exchange of delegations and intensify bilateral ties in all fields during theirmeeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.
They also consented to closely coordinate inholding activities in celebration of the 50th anniversary of theestablishment of diplomatic relations in 2023.
PM Chinh proposed Japan continue to support Vietnam indeveloping renewable energy, and soon provide new-generation official developmentassistance (ODA), and cooperate in responding to climate change, and createconditions for the country to access the aid of 10 billion USD that PM Kishidacommitted at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26).
He also expressed his hope that the Japanese Government will issue policies to support the community of more than 400,000 Vietnamese peoplein Japan; assist in human resource training; and facilitate the issuance of visasfor Vietnamese citizens.
PM Kishida affirmed Vietnam holds a leading important position in theimplementation of Japan's foreign policy in the region, adding that Japan will soonprovide new-generation ODA for the Southeast Asian country and support Vietnam in socio-economicdevelopment, industrialisation and modernisation and green transformation.
Agreeing to coordinate closely in promoting the export ofagricultural products of both countries, PM Kishida informed that Japan willofficially announce the opening of its market for Vietnamese longan inNovember.
The two PMs also exchanged views on the East Sea issue and severalregional and international matters of mutual concern, and agreed to closely coordinate in multilateral cooperation mechanisms such as ASEAN, Mekongsub-region, the United Nations and activities on the occasion of the 50th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations between ASEAN andJapan next year./.
When flying Vietjet’s routes connecting Vietnam and Japan, passengers will immediately receive free checked baggage to travel, go on business, study abroad, and visit relatives easily and conveniently.
The Vietnamese Golf Association in Japan (VGAJ) and the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan jointly organised the 2022 Momiji Open Golf tournament at Katsuura Golf Club in Chiba prefecture.
The first batch of Krong Nang macadamia nuts was officially exported to Japan on November 9, with a ceremony held in Krong Nang district in the Central Highlands’ province of Dak Lak to celebrate the milestone.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the ASEAN Summits with Japan, the US and Canada in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 12.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
From the struggles against colonialists and imperialists to the period of Doi moi (renewal) and international integration, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has always played a pioneering role on the ideological and cultural front, he said.
The Party leader's working session with the standing boards of the Party Committees of HCM City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau and Binh Duong, the VNA General Director's remarks on the occasion of the 19th OANA General Assembly, the launch of new NIC - Google initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam are among news highlights June 18.
Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
The resolutions issued by the PM as well as ministries and ministry-level agencies reassign responsibility for 346 administrative procedures - 18 from district to provincial levels, 278 to commune level, and 50 eliminated.
Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio. (Photo: VNA) 
