Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae began her visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) on May 19 to attend a bilateral summit with host President Lee Jae Myung. In contrast to the previous period of strained ties, both sides are making efforts to overcome differences and jointly address a series of pressing strategic issues.

A programme marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh was held in Hiroshima prefecture of Japan on May 17, highlighting the late leader's diplomatic thought and enduring values of peace, friendship and international cooperation.

An international initiative aimed at promoting the rights and protection of women and girl children through Vovinam, the traditional martial art of Viet Nam, was launched at a ceremony hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan in Tokyo on May 15.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has underscored the success of her recent visits to Viet Nam and Australia, highlighting strengthened cooperation in economic security.

Former Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh and former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung were presented with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun at a ceremony in Ha Noi on May 2.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held talks in Ha Noi on May 2 following an official welcome ceremony.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae arrived in Ha Noi on the evening of May 1, starting her official visit to Viet Nam from May 1–3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Le Minh Hung.

Viet Nam attaches great importance to the increasingly close and effective Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Japan, as well as the close and foundational ties between their Communist Parties, Ambassador Do Hung Viet has said.

Ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Viet Nam on May 1-3, Toshiro Nishizawa, Senior Fellow, SCERU-GraSPP, The University of Tokyo, shared his views in an interview on the significance of the visit and future prospects for bilateral cooperation.

The upcoming official visit to Viet Nam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is expected to further deepen bilateral ties, shape new key pillars of cooperation and open up fresh avenues for collaboration, bringing practical benefits to the peoples of both nations.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan is ready to take citizen protection measures following warnings of potential earthquakes and tsunamis, Spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang said at a regular press briefing on April 23.

As Vietnamese community in Japan is growing, preserving the Vietnamese language among younger generations has become a pressing concern for families, community groups, and representative agencies.

Amidst the growing unpredictability of the global situation in recent years, Japan intends to support Viet Nam as it plays an active role in ensuring the peace, stability, and prosperity of the international community.

Leaders of Russia, Brunei, Japan, Venezuela, South Africa, Kazakhstan, Angola, Sweden and Switzerland and political parties have sent congratulatory messages and letters to Party General Secretary To Lam on his election as State President, Le Minh Hung on his election as Prime Minister and Tran Thanh Man on his election as National Assembly Chairman.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae’s US visit marks a step towards realising the goal of ushering in a new golden era in the Japan-US alliance. The trip is also seen as a defining diplomatic moment for Japan’s first female leader.

The Hung Kings’ commemoration ritual will be recreated at the 9th Viet Nam Cultural Festival in Japan, helping promote Vietnamese culture and strengthen community bonds among overseas Vietnamese.

The Japanese Consulate General in Da Nang, in coordination with the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs, organised the programme “Meeting with Japanese Businesses - Spring 2026” on March 13.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked for faster development of space science and technology, stressing the need to explore space, master technologies, strengthen cooperation, pursue sustainable development and ensure a peaceful cosmos.

Overseas Vietnamese in Japan have expressed their high expectations that the upcoming election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure will help shape key policies to drive Viet Nam’s development in the new phase.

The People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City and the Prefectural Assembly of Japan's Yamaguchi, have formalised a friendly cooperation framework, marking a new step forward in ties between the two localities.