Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to reinforce its commitment to cooperation with Vietnam across four critical areas, including high-quality infrastructure development, human resource development, healthcare advancements and climate change mitigation.

A Vietnam-Japan Investment Forum was held in Yokohama city of Japan's Kanagawa prefecture on September 8 as part of activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations.

The extensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan is developing strongly, comprehensively and substantially with high political trust, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said when receiving Muraoka Tsugumasa, Governor of Japan’s Yamaguchi prefecture, in Hanoi on September 7.

President of the House of Councillors of Japan Otsuji Hidehisa left Hanoi on September 7 afternoon, concluding his four-day official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) Five is playing free community concerts in three beautiful cities of Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An during a central Vietnam tour on September 5-9, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

VOV.VN - State President Vo Van Thuong expressed Vietnam’s desires to forge the extensive strategic partnership with Japan, during his reception for President of the House of Councilors of Japan Otsuji Hidehisa in Hanoi on September 6.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh proposed enhancing cooperation between ASEAN and its partners – China, the Republic of Korea and Japan, during ASEAN + 1 summits in Jakarta, Indonesia, on September 6.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ASEAN member states attended a retreat on global and regional issues on September 5, as part of the ongoing 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia.

VOV.VN - A lacquer painting exhibition titled “Moon” by talented Japanese artist Saeko Ando is set to be introduced to the public on September 8 at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - President of the House of Councillors of Japan Otsuji Hidehisa and a high-ranking delegation of Japan arrived in Hanoi on September 4 night, beginning a three-day official visit to Vietnam following the invitation of National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.