In his opening remarks, Chairman of the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association’s municipal chapter Dao Viet Long stressed the bilateral relationship has seen significant leaps in development, serving as the foundation for its even more vibrant future growth and for the extension of its regional and global reach, bringing mutual benefits to both sides.

A calligraphy booth at the festival.

Kamitani Naoko, Director of the Japan Information and Culture Center at the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, said that the relationship is currently at its best. The foundation for its strong development lies in the understanding and empathy between their people, which stem not only from bilateral cooperation in political and economic aspects, but also from the nations’ long-standing historical and cultural connections nurtured through regular exchange activities between generations of leaders and people.

The festival treated participants to a photo exhibition of 50 works that capture the culture, landscapes, and people of both countries; a Haiku poetry symposium; a seminar on cherry blossom care and management in the capital city. 

It was rounded off with a gala of songs, art performances, and martial arts displays. Among performers was the Hanoi Freude Choir, which comprises 14 Vietnamese and Japanese artists.

Minister hopes for stronger Vietnam-Japan cooperation

Minister of Public Security To Lam expressed his belief that relations between Vietnam and Japan will grow further in the time ahead while receiving Special Advisor of the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Alliance Takebe Tsutomu in Hanoi on July 26.

Tokyo event connects Japanese investors with Vietnamese localities, enterprises

A conference took place in Tokyo on July 25 to connect Japanese investors with Vietnamese localities, industrial parks, and enterprises.

Luc Ngan receives 10 more lychee growing area codes to export to Australia and Japan

(BGO) – Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) has been granted with 9 more lychee growing area codes (GAC) to export to Australia and one code to Japan, reported the Division of Plant Production and Protection (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development).

Ensuring the rights of Vietnamese workers in Japan

Vietnam welcomes and supports Japan's implementation of reviewing and amending regulations related to the intern training programme for Vietnamese interns, which will contribute to improve their working conditions and income, and ensure their individual benefits.

Australia, Germany replace Japan as Vietnamese's labor hot spot

Tu worked in Japan for two years but left when the devaluing yen lowered the value of his savings, which he intended to use back home in Vietnam.

Source: VNA