Japan PM Takaichi hosts Vietnam's top leader To Lam for talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held talks with Vietnamese President To Lam in Tokyo on November 9 to strengthen bilateral ties.

Both leaders reviewed progress in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting that nearly 80 percent of commitments and agreements had been implemented. They agreed to expand cooperation in trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, AI, semiconductors, education and healthcare, targeting 80 billion US dollars in bilateral trade by 2030.

They also agreed to launch the Vietnam-Japan Tourism Year 2027-2028 and strengthen coordination on regional and international issues, including Vietnam's hosting of APEC 2027. Following the talks, they adopted a Joint Vision Statement and witnessed the exchange of nine cooperation documents covering maritime policy, environment, energy, education, grant aid and justice.