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Vietnam & Japan: Strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership for the new Era
A milestone moment in Hanoi this week as Prime Minister Le Minh Hung hosted the official welcome ceremony for Japanโs Prime Minister, Takaichi Sanae. This visit, the first by PM Takaichi to Southeast Asia since her election, signals the profound importance both nations place on a shared future.
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The diplomatic relationship between Vietnam and Japan officially began on September 21, 1973. Over the last 50+ years, the bond has transitioned from a partnership in development to a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” that spans every sector of the two economies
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The economic synergy between the two nations reached outstanding numbers:
- Bilateral trade volume officially hit $51.4 billion USD in 2025, with the two leaders now setting their sights on a $60 billion turnover goal by 2030
- Japan remains the third largest FDI investor in Vietnam, with cumulative registered capital approaching $79 billion USD across more than 5,700 active projects.
- Over 680,000 Vietnamese people living in Japan, making it the second-largest foreign community in the country
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Beyond traditional manufacturing, the focus of the Vietnam-Japan relationship is rapidly evolving:
- High-Tech Frontiers: Both nations have agreed to prioritize semiconductors, AI, and space technology as the next pillars of cooperation. Vietnam aims to train 500 semiconductor researchers at the PhD level by 2030, with Japan ultimately expected to host about half.
- Economic Security: From critical minerals to energy security, Japan and Vietnam are aligning to build more resilient supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.
- Green Transition: With Japanโs leadership in the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), Vietnam is a key partner in the shift toward sustainable energy and net-zero targets.
This isn’t just about diplomatic protocol; itโs about a shared commitment to regional stability and high-tech growth.
Original article and Picture credit to VnExpress
