The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Vietnam is stepping up activities and projects as part of its agricultural cooperation programmes with the Vietnam Agricultural Extension, JICA Deputy Chief Representative Kubo Yoshitomo has said.

Difficulties in securing investment capital, advanced technologies and inadequate skilled labour resources are some of the challenges faced by Vietnam in the implementation of the National Strategy for Green Growth for the 2021-2023 period, with a vision to 2025.

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.

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.

Vietnam’s new visa policy, applicable from August 15, will help the country lure more business travellers from Japan in September, said the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Chief Representative in Ho Chi Minh City Nobuyuki Matsumoto.

VOV.VN - Vietnam remains the largest shrimp supplier to the Japanese market, accounting for a market share of 23.7%, according to figures released by the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

VOV.VN - Japanese dolls are being exhibited in the northern province of Bac Giang as part of activities to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan (September 21, 1973).

Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ha Nam province Truong Quoc Huy had a working session with a visiting delegation of Japan’s Hyogo prefecture on August 7, affirming that the northern province always views Japan as a leading partner.

Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will bring Giselle - one of the greatest romantic ballets to audiences in Hanoi downtown on August 2 & 3.