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Image: Vietnam's wooden exports saw a robust start in the new year of 2024, recording significant growth in January despite global economic headwinds

Vietnam's wooden exports saw a robust start in the new year of 2024, recording significant growth in January despite global economic headwinds

According to a report from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the country raked in $1.49 billion from wooden goods exports last month, representing a sharp rise of 72.5% year-on-year. This outstanding performance has boosted optimism across the timber industry as players gear

Image: U20 Vietnam Women's National Football Team Draws Uzbekistan Under Snow Rain

U20 Vietnam Women's National Football Team Draws Uzbekistan Under Snow Rain

The U20 Vietnam Women's National Football Team played their first training match in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on February 24th, drawing 1-1 with the host team under snowy and rainy conditions.

Image: Vietnam PM to attend expanded G7 Summit in Japan

Vietnam PM to attend expanded G7 Summit in Japan

HCMC – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh will attend the expanded G7 Summit this weekend, from May 19 to 21, at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida. Vietnam is one of the two Southeast Asian countries invited to the summit this year, along with Indonesia. This is the third time

Image: Japan provides US$1.38-million aid to Vietnam

Japan provides US$1.38-million aid to Vietnam

HCMC – The Japanese government has provided about US$1.38 million to nine healthcare, education, transportation and environmental development projects in Vietnam. The grant is aimed at benefiting locals at the grassroots level in Vietnam, according to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio.

Image: Vietnam, Japan eye stronger bilateral partnership

Vietnam, Japan eye stronger bilateral partnership

HCMC – Vietnam and Japan will deepen their multifaceted cooperation, with a focus on jointly organizing a series of key events to mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. At a meeting with Secretary-General of Japan’s National Security Secretariat Akiba Takeo in Hanoi City

Image: Vietnam looks to boost tech cooperation with Japan

Vietnam looks to boost tech cooperation with Japan

HCMC – Vietnam expects Japan to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key industries, with a focus on technology, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang said yesterday, February 15. Speaking at the Vietnam-Japan Economic Forum 2023, Quang proposed that Vietnam and Japan continue developing bilateral

Image: Most devoted partners

Most devoted partners

After consistent efforts and dedication, Japan has positioned itself as one of Vietnam’s most devoted partners over the years. Vietnam has actively pursued an open-door policy and embraced deep international integration since the beginning of Doi Moi, also known as the reform era, in 1996. The

Image: Japan offers 45 scholarships to Vietnamese public employees

Japan offers 45 scholarships to Vietnamese public employees

HCMC – The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has launched the Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS), offering 45 full scholarships to young and competent Vietnamese public employees for the 2023-2025 course. Vietnamese public employees can now

Image: Vietnam cuts deal to export fresh longan to Japan

Vietnam cuts deal to export fresh longan to Japan

HCMC – After six long years of negotiations, Vietnam has clinched a deal to begin the formal export of fresh longan to Japan. On January 3, Hoang Phat Fruit Co., Ltd, located in Long An Province, shipped 10 tons of fresh longan to Japan. This was the first time Vietnam had sent fresh longan to […]

Image: Japan seeks to expand cooperation with Can Tho

Japan seeks to expand cooperation with Can Tho

HCMC – Japan aims to boost cooperation with Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta region in the agriculture sector, heard a meeting between Can Tho leaders and a delegation of Japanese representatives on December 23. Speaking at a meeting in Can Tho, Watanabe Michitaro, Mayor of Nasushiobara City in

Image: Exploitation approval required for aquatic products exported to Japan

Exploitation approval required for aquatic products exported to Japan

HCMC – Japan will require an exploitation certificate for four types of aquatic products which Vietnam exports to the Northeast Asian country as of this December. As per Japan’s regulations, a catch certificate or processing statement will apply to aquatic products processed from squids and

Image: Japanese firms eye investment in Danang

Japanese firms eye investment in Danang

HCMC – A delegation of 25 Japanese firms led by Kuroiwa Yuji, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, arrived in Danang City on November 17 to visit the city and sound out investment and cooperation opportunities. The Japanese side will hold a trade promotion conference to strengthen the