The upcoming visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam is expected to give fresh impetus to the Viet Nam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, reflecting the strategic priorities of both countries, according to a Japanese expert.

The official visit to Japan by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam from November 8 to 11 carries three major strategic implications, Standing Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Vu told the press ahead of the visit.

The overarching message of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming official visit to Japan will be to jointly shape and establish a new framework for bilateral cooperation at a higher level, open up new avenues for development in strategic sectors with a long-term vision, and create shared value whose benefits can be enjoyed by the people of both countries.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc received Japanese Ambassador to Viet Nam Ito Naoki on the afternoon of November 3.

In the message, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung extended his deepest condolences and expressed profound appreciation for Fukuda’s special affection for and valuable support to Viet Nam and its people, as well as his contributions to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Viet Nam and Japan.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, have reached agreement on a range of strategic issues vital to both economies. Their plans to expand cooperation in critical minerals, advanced technologies, and the defence industry reflect efforts by the two industrial powers to strengthen strategic autonomy, safeguard supply chains, and respond to an increasingly complex international security environment.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and head of its Commission for Policy and Strategy Nguyen Thanh Nghi has called on the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Japanese businesses and partners to continue sharing experience in effective investment cooperation models and support Viet Nam in enhancing the self-reliance and resilience of its economy through high-quality Japanese investment in strategic sectors.

Viet Nam and Japan have agreed to expand cooperation in strategic technology fields, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum technology and digital infrastructure, during a working visit to Japan by Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan.

The Viet Nam Banh Mi (Baguette) Festival 2026 opened at Fun More Time Square in Tokyo on September 26, offering a space for local people and the Vietnamese community to connect through Vietnamese cuisine.

The 81st National Day anniversary of Viet Nam (September 2, 1945–2026) has been celebrated with ceremonies held in Thailand, Japan, and Brazil.

A delegation of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), led by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Thang, Member of the Political Bureau of the 13th Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Council for Theoretical Studies, held the 12th theoretical exchange with the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) in Tokyo on August 27-28, focusing on the vitality of communism in the digital era and emerging challenges posed by advances in science, technology and artificial intelligence (AI).

Tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and Japan has continued to gather momentum in recent years. By expanding air links, accelerating digital transformation, and developing a wider range of tourism products, the two countries are steadily working towards their shared goal of achieving two million two-way visitor exchanges.

Foreign ambassadors in Viet Nam have praised the country's diplomacy as resilient, proactive and increasingly influential, describing it as a key driver of national development and a constructive force in regional and global affairs.

The cities of Yatsushiro and Uki were among the hardest-hit areas. Around 1,000 Vietnamese nationals live in Yatsushiro and about 350 in Uki, most of them technical interns and specified skilled workers employed in agriculture.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 29 sent a message of condolences to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae over significant losses of life and property caused by a recent earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture and the Kyushu region.

The signing and implementation of the five projects mark a concrete step toward realising the Party and State’s policies on science – technology development, innovation and digital transformation, with the semiconductor industry identified as one of strategic technologies fundamental to national competitiveness and technological autonomy.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on July 22 received Executive Acting Secretary General of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Hagiuda Koichi, who is paying a working visit to Viet Nam from July 20–23.

Viet Nam remained the second most popular overseas destination for Korean tourists in May, after Japan.

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang has invited Yamato Holdings, one of Japan's leading logistics groups, to study investment opportunities in warehousing and cargo transport infrastructure at Gia Binh International Airport.

The Asian Pao Festival, celebrating Asian cuisine and culture, was held in Sakai City, Japan, on June 28.