Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on December 16 called on Japan’s Tochigi prefecture to promote more substantive and comprehensive cooperation with Vietnamese localities, particularly through practical projects that maximise each side’s strengths and potential.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on December 16 received Fukuda Tomikazu, Governor of Japan’s Tochigi prefecture, who is on a working visit to Viet Nam.

President and Chief Executive Officer of Japan’s Mitsui & Co Ltd. Hori Kenichi on November 27 reaffirmed Mitsui’s commitment to long-term cooperation and investment in Viet Nam when he met with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Ha Noi.

Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung on November 25 received Yamamoto Ichita, Governor of Japan’s Gunma prefecture, who is in Viet Nam to attend the first Viet Nam–Japan Local Cooperation Forum.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 25 attended the Viet Nam–Japan local cooperation forum held in Quang Ninh province, where he called on Japanese prefectures and enterprises to continue trusting and supporting Viet Nam on its development journey, contributing to the prosperity of both nations and their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Party General Secretary To Lam on November 15 applauded the practical contributions of the Governor and administration of Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture to promoting the locality's ties with Viet Nam, particularly in economy, trade, culture, education and labour.

The heads of APEC delegations congratulated Viet Nam on being entrusted to host APEC for the third time in 2027 and affirmed that they would actively support and closely coordinate with Viet Nam to ensure the successful organisation of APEC 2027.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 7 hosted a reception for Hironori Kamezawa, CEO of Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), during which he invited the Japanese financial giant to participate in the development of an international financial centre in Viet Nam.