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VIETNAM JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 21, 2018
Why Japan's first submarine visit to Vietnam matters
While the move may appear routine, its significance is unmistakable.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017
Vietnamese to increase charter flights to Fukushima
Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori said on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City that he had reached an agreement with two Vietnamese companies to temporarily increase charter flights between Vietnam and the northeastern prefecture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jul 26, 2016
As Japan grays, retailers covet youthful masses in Vietnam
These days, Thu Huong no longer shops at the fresh produce market near her home, opting instead to hop in a taxi and head off to Aeon Co.'s 9-month-old mall in Hanoi. There, as she shops for her family of five, she can bask in the air-conditioning and enjoy free Wi-Fi.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 23, 2016
U.S. lifting of Vietnam arms ban 'good news' for Japan: expert
U.S. President Barack Obama announced Monday the lifting of a decades-old ban on the sale of weapons to Vietnam — a move that could have positive effects for Tokyo's already growing security ties with Hanoi.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2015
Abe pledges more ships to Vietnam's top leader to offset China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vietnamese supreme leader Nguyen Phu Trong have agreed that Japan will provide more used vessels to shore up Vietnam's maritime law enforcement capabilities to counter China's increasing power in the South China Sea.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2014
Hanoi due to receive Japan Coast Guard ships next year
Vietnam expects to get its first new coast guard ships from Japan early next year as Tokyo vows to provide its “utmost support” to Southeast Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 18, 2014
Vietnamese leader welcomes fresh aid from Japan
Visiting Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang, meeting Tuesday with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, welcomed new official development assistance from Japan totaling ¥120 billion in yen loans.

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