He lauded Takebe, in his capacity as Secretary General of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party and JVFPA President in the past and JVFPA Special Advisor at present, for his contributions to boosting relations between the two countries.

Tran Quoc Vuong (right), Politburo member and permanent member of the Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, and Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance.

The Vietnamese Party and State always regard Japan as Vietnam’s leading, long-term partner, Vuong said, expressing his hope that Takebe and the alliance will contribute more to bilateral cooperation areas such as personnel development.

He called on Japan to help Vietnam develop energy, support industry, manufacturing and high technology, while strengthening collaboration in agriculture, labour and tourism, people-to-people exchange and partnerships between localities.

For his part, Takebe spoke highly of the development of the Vietnam-Japan extensive strategic partnership across spheres, and appreciated Vietnam’s performance in fighting COVID-19.

He briefed the host on the construction of the Vietnam-Japan University, which is expected to open in September.

Takebe pledged to make more contributions to the relationship between the two countries.

Bac Giang plans and produces 50 hectares of lychee to export to Japan

(BGO) – The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Quoc Doanh on February 14 paid a field visit to the lychee production area for export in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

Vietnamese, Japanese clubs to establish football academy in Vietnam

Sai Gon FC and Tokyo FC have announced a long-term cooperation project to develop football in Vietnam, including the establishment of an academy.

Japan’s new visa policy paves way for Vietnamese guest workers

Vietnamese people account for 55 percent of the foreign workers who are granted visa under Japan’s new policy adopted from April 1, 2019, according to the Immigration Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Justice.

50 hectares of lychee growing area in Bac Giang issued PUC for export to Japan

(BGO) - The provincial People’s Committee of Bac Giang province has worked out the plan on fresh lychee production and consumption for export to Japan in 2020. 

Japanese firms keen on Vietnam

About 64 percent of Japanese enterprises plan to continue expansion of their business in Vietnam due to its favourable investment environment.

Source: VNA