Vietnam and Japan have issued a joint statement on the occasion of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse’s official visit to Vietnam from April 27-29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse.

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith arrived in Việt Nam to attend celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of national reunification.

President Luong Cuong hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 28 morning for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, who is on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

The two sides agreed to study the possibility of cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), quantum, DX/GX, energy, strategic infrastructure, national disaster response, human resource training, and supply chain.

The two sides also agreed to deepen economic, investment and trade cooperation, particularly through promoting new-generation ODA for strategic infrastructure projects and fast-tracked joint ventures.

Under the new proposal, district-level authorities are expected to be removed from the local governance model, leaving only the province and ward levels.

President Lương Cường affirmed that Việt Nam attaches importance to the relationship with Japan, supports Japan in promoting an increasingly active role and jointly contributes to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world.

The applications must meet conditions set by the Government and receive approval from the State President.

PM Phạm Minh Chính affirmed that Việt Nam is determined to improve the investment and business environment to create favourable conditions for Japanese investors to continue to invest and do business successfully in the Southeast Asian country.

The spouse of Party General Secretary Tô Lâm welcomed the spouse of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Hà Nội on April 27, sharing cultural exchanges and making traditional 'bánh cốm' to celebrate the growing friendship between Việt Nam and Japan.

High-ranking leaders on April 27 evening attended live-broadcast political and art program titled “Vang mai khuc khai hoan” (Echoes of Triumph), held in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and the central province of Quang Tri in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025).

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired an official welcome ceremony in Hanoi on April 28 morning for Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse who are on a three-day official visit to Vietnam.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính hosts Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Hà Nội, as the two sides reaffirm their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new pillars of cooperation in green growth, technology, and human resources.

During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975.

During the most challenging moments of the resistance against American imperialism, the Youth Volunteer forces - with their spirit of sacrifice and determination - made a profound contribution to the nation's historic victory in the spring of 1975.

Party General Secretary To Lam gave a reception in Hanoi on April 27 for visiting Japanese Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party Ishiba Shigeru.

Japanese PM Ishiba Shigeru affirmed that Việt Nam is an "indispensable partner" for Japan and stressed that it will continue to accompany and support Việt Nam in building an independent and self-reliant economy, implementing industrialisation and modernisation and achieving its strategic development goals in the new era.

Top legislator Trần Thanh Mẫn expressed profound gratitude and deep respect for the great sacrifices of the fallen heroes who gave their youth, courageously fought, and sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of the nation and the happiness of the people.

President Maduro emphasised that President Hồ Chí Minh, an eternal symbol of humanity’s aspirations for freedom and dignity, will continue to serve as a guiding light for the young generations of both Venezuela and Việt Nam in building a peaceful and prosperous world.

HCM City's leader emphasised the important role of the media in capturing and spreading the celebratory atmosphere across platforms at home and abroad, rekindling historic memories and affirming the nation’s determination to enter a new era.