Japanese authorities have identified a Japanese man suspected of threatening to shoot down a Vietnam Airlines plane over Tokyo Bay in early January.

The Ambassador chooses culinary as a funky and extensive way to introduce the rich culture of Vietnam to international friends.

The Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) and Vietnam’s ITECO JSC have freshly signed a share purchase agreement.

The proportion of Japanese enterprises operating in Vietnam forecast to be profitable in business activities last year is 54.3 percent, up 4.7 points compared to 2020.

The local retail market used to have many famous foreign brands. Some have left while others have maintained moderate operations, but many Japanese retail brands have been successful in the market.

Le Thanh Hieu would be just a regular IT worker in Japan were it not for finding fame cooking beautiful set meals that are barely the size of a human thumb.

2021 has been a fruitful year for Vietnam’s agriculture as many farm specialties have entered choosy markets.

Only Japan has officially agreed with Vietnam’s plan to resume regular international flights starting next year with four flights a week, the Civil Aviation Authority said on December 23.

Deputy PM Le Van Thanh disagreed with a proposal of the Vietnam Railway Corporation to import 37 used train carriages from Japan, echoing the Transport Ministry’s views on the issue, the Government Office announced. 

Phu Yen will host several multi-million-dollar tuna auctions in the future following a memorandum of understanding it signed with Japan’s Kiyomura Corporation, said Phu Yen's Vice Chair Ho Thi Nguyen Thao.

More Japanese investors are actively entering Vietnam's renewable energy market to satisfy increasing energy demand.

“Japanese enterprises can rest assured that they can invest in Vietnam for a long time, and if there is any problem that cannot be resolved, you can directly send letters to the Prime Minister,"

Japanese investors poured approximately US$3.4 billion into Vietnam from January to October 2021, soaring 90% compared with the same period last year.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japan provide Vietnam with new-generation official development assistance with maximum incentives and the simplest procedures.

The Embassy of Japan and UNICEF Vietnam has announced a four-year project to enhance resilience to disaster risk and climate change for children.

Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan (China) have announced their plans to resume the reception of Vietnamese labourers from November as many foreign labour markets have reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic is basically controlled.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Vu Hong Nam has presented a certificate of merit from to Japanese collector Toyokichi Itoh and his wife for their contribution to promoting cultural exchange between the two countries.

The Ministry of Transport has rejected a proposal of the Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) to import 37 train carriages manufactured from 1979 to 1982 from Japan, said Deputy Minister Nguyen Ngoc Dong.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) on November 6 announced the delay of the launch of its fifth Epsilon solid-fuel rocket that is expected to carry nine small satellites, including Vietnam’s NanoDragon.

Cinema lovers nationwide will be given the opportunity to view several Japanese movies wherever they are through the Japanese Film Festival (JFF) Online, with the event scheduled to get underway from November 15.