Vietnam’s top leader’s Japan visit marks historic turning point in bilateral ties: former ambassador
In-Depth 22:07 12/11/2026Former Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Cuong, who served as Vietnam’s ambassador to Japan from 2015 to 2018, has described General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visit to Japan as a historic turning point, ushering bilateral relations into an entirely new phase.
Vietnam’s Hai Phong targets 4 key markets in FDI attraction drive
Economy 21:06 12/11/2026Hai Phong has identified Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan as four priority markets in its investment promotion strategy for 2027, as the northern port city seeks to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage existing foreign investors to expand their operations.
Japan wholesale inflation accelerates, keeps alive rate hike view
World 16:11 12/11/2026Japan's annual wholesale inflation re-accelerated in October as the Middle East conflict and AI-related demand kept pushing up prices for fuel and semiconductor chips, data showed, keeping alive market expectations of a near-term interest rate hike.
How did Honda earn its place on America's lawns across 50 years?
World 14:18 12/11/2026Across America, the whir of lawn mowers is a soundtrack of suburban life. Even so, few homeowners and landscapers may pause to think about the decades of engineering, unconventional marketing and persistence that helped make one of Honda Motor Co.'s most recognizable power products a fixture on American lawns.
Japan FTC approves Amazon plan to ease seller pricing rules
World 17:19 11/11/2026Japan's Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday approved a business improvement plan submitted by Amazon Japan G.K. to ease the pricing requirements imposed on sellers, following an investigation into allegations that the company pressured sellers on its e-commerce website to lower prices.
Top Vietnamese leader, his spouse meet with Japanese Emperor, Empress
Vietnam News 16:02 11/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, met with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Tokyo on November 11.
Vietnam-Japan Special Ambassador for 2026-29 named
Vietnam News 21:30 10/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday to present the Vietnam-Japan Special Ambassador title for the 2026-29 tenure to Sugi Ryotaro, a prominent Japanese figure who has made significant contributions to bilateral relations.
Top Vietnamese leader visits Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture, promotes bilateral cooperation
Vietnam News 20:32 10/11/2026General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, visited Japan’s Kanagawa prefecture on Tuesday as part of their official visit to Japan.
Japan to call for limiting kids' exposure to social media
World 14:01 10/11/2026Upcoming Japanese government guidelines are expected to say that parents and other guardians should limit the exposure of young children to social media and other internet content, a draft showed Tuesday.
Honda to spend 3 billion dollars to build new plant in Ohio
World 11:34 10/11/2026Honda Motor Co. said Monday that it will spend about 3 billion dollars to build a new auto plant in Ohio to meet growing demand for hybrid vehicles in the United States.
Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese in Japan help boost business opportunities
Vietnam News 20:58 09/11/2026Nearly 700,000 Vietnamese living in Japan are creating business opportunities and strengthening market links between the two countries by generating demand for Vietnamese products and services and helping businesses navigate Japan's language, consumer preferences, and business environment.
Azerbaijan welcoming set-jetting fans of Japan TV drama "Vivant"
World 17:44 08/11/2026Some fans of popular Japanese television drama "Vivant" have been flocking to Azerbaijan, hoping to see with their own eyes where the second season of the hit series was filmed.