Japan PM concludes Vietnam visit, praises Vietnam’s rapid rise

On 2026-05-03, Japan and Vietnam concluded a bilateral visit in Hanoi during which the two leaders witnessed the exchange of six cooperation agreements. Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae said the talks aimed to deepen cooperation and elevate Japan-Vietnam relations, and described Vietnam as an important link in global supply chains. The event took place in Hanoi and focused on expanding bilateral collaboration across multiple sectors.