Inflation in Japan has risen for the 13th consecutive month, due to the weaker yen and higher energy prices, hitting households throughout the country.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a delegation representing the Party, State and Viet Nam Fatherland Front (VFF) to the Chinese Embassy in Viet Nam on August 18 morning to pay respects to former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji and sign the condolence book.