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Vietnam's top leader courts Japanese investors during Tokyo visit
General Secretary and President To Lam held talks with executives from major Japanese corporations on November 9 to strengthen bilateral investment ties. The meetings underscore Vietnam's efforts to deepen economic cooperation with Japan amid broader regional shifts.
LSN Vietnam ·
Vietnam's Communist Party leader and President To Lam met with representatives of Japan's leading business conglomerates during an official visit to Tokyo, signaling Hanoi's commitment to attracting Japanese capital and technology.
The November 9 discussions focused on expanding bilateral investment partnerships and identifying new opportunities for collaboration between Vietnamese and Japanese enterprises across key economic sectors.
The engagement reflects Vietnam's strategic approach to diversifying its economic partnerships at a time when regional trade dynamics and supply chains are undergoing significant recalibration.
The visit comes as bilateral relations continue to evolve, with connectivity initiatives including new transport links between the two countries. Earlier this month, a new direct air service launched between Da Nang and Osaka, further facilitating people-to-people and business exchanges.
Japan remains one of Vietnam's largest foreign investors and trading partners, with Japanese firms playing a significant role in the country's manufacturing and technology sectors.