VJCE Expands Educational, Cultural, and People-to-People Exchanges Between Vietnam and Japan
10:10 | 20/07/2026
On July 18, the Vietnam-Japan Center for Cultural and Educational Cooperation Promotion (VJCE) officially inaugurated its representative office in Hanoi, marking a new phase in fostering educational, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.
9 Vietnamese Students Receive Full Scholarships from Fast Retailing Foundation in Japan
14:16 | 15/07/2026
On July 13, Fast Retailing Group announced that nine Vietnamese students had been awarded full scholarships from the Fast Retailing Foundation to pursue undergraduate studies at leading Japanese universities. This initiative not only opens new academic opportunities for the recipients but also contributes to strengthening educational cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.
Vietnam-Japan Festival 2026 Launched
18:21 | 12/07/2026
On the evening of July 9, at East Sea Park in Da Nang City, the Da Nang People’s Committee held the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Japan Festival 2026.
Japan Book Week in Vietnam: Bridging Bilateral People-to-people Relations
14:10 | 02/07/2026
On July 1, the "Japan Book Week," themed "Japan on Every Page," took place at Fahasa Nguyen Hue Bookstore in Ho Chi Minh City.
2026 Japanese Law Knowledge Contest for Vietnamese People Launches in Tokyo
15:01 | 20/06/2026
On June 17th, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo (Japan), a ceremony was held to launch the 2026 Japanese law knowledge contest for the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Vietnam Proposes Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Citizens Traveling to Japan
15:53 | 11/06/2026
During meetings with leaders of Japan’s National Diet, government, and organizations in Tokyo from June 8-10, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau proposed that Japan continue simplifying entry procedures and move toward granting visa exemptions for Vietnamese citizens. He also called for expanded cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, digital transformation, and high-quality human resource development.
JVPF Supports Disadvantaged Students and Agent Orange Victims
12:15 | 30/05/2026
During a working visit to Bac Ninh on May 25-26, a delegation from the Japan-Viet Nam Peace and Friendship Promotion Council (JVPF) said it would continue implementing support activities for disadvantaged students and victims of Agent Orange/dioxin, while strengthening cultural and educational exchanges and cooperation between the two sides.
Fukuoka Discusses Directions for Supporting Vietnamese Community in Japan
10:00 | 21/05/2026
On May 19, Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong received and held talks with the Fukuoka Chapter of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association, led by Chapter Chairman Murakami Takahide, to discuss orientations for strengthening educational and cultural cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and support for the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Vietnam-Japan Sign ODA Loan Agreements for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Projects
10:16 | 04/05/2026
On May 2 in Hanoi, the Government of Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed and exchanged Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreements from the Government of Japan to implement two infrastructure development projects aimed at climate change adaptation in the northern midland and mountainous regions.
Viet Nam, Japan exchange six cooperation agreements
15:10 | 02/05/2026
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and Japanese counterpart Takaichi Sanae witnessed the exchange of cooperation agreements between Viet Nam and Japan at a ceremony held in Ha Noi on May 2.
Japan Provides VND 15 Billion in Aid for Ethnic Minority Children in Tuyen Quang and Lai Chau
13:56 | 28/04/2026
Recently, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and Plan International Vietnam held a signing ceremony for the second-year grant agreement of the project “Promoting Gender-Responsive Learning Environments and Schools for Ethnic Minority Children in Tuyen Quang and Lai Chau.”
Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange: Looking Toward the Future
14:38 | 27/04/2026
On April 25, 2026, at Tam Chúc Tourist Area (Ninh Bình Province), the 4th Vietnam Yosakoi Festival 2026, themed “Cultural Exchange - Igniting Energy - Looking Toward the Future,” officially opened in a vibrant and colorful atmosphere.
Enhancing Role of Kyushu-Vietnam Friendship Association in Strenghthen Relations
09:11 | 05/04/2026
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka (Japan) has recently received a delegation from the Kyushu-Vietnam Friendship Association, led by its President, Hoshino Hiroshi, along with members of the Association.
“Vietnam Is My First Love”
11:13 | 26/03/2026
That was the statement made by Furuta Motoo (77), President of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association, at an appreciation ceremony held by the Vietnam Japan University (under Vietnam National University Hanoi) on March 24 in Hanoi. His final lecture as Rector marked the close of nearly a decade during which he directly built and led the university, and also offered an opportunity to reflect on more than 50 years of his connection with Vietnam.
FAVIJA and Japanese Students Donate Wheelchairs to Persons with Disabilities in Vietnam
10:40 | 27/02/2026
From February 24-25, 2026, the Vietnam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), in coordination with volunteer students from the Rotary Club of Chuo University (Japan), presented 10 wheelchairs free of charge to disadvantaged children and persons with disabilities in several southern provinces and cities of Vietnam.
UNESCO and the Government of Japan Strengthen Disaster Prevention Capacity and School Safety in Vietnam
17:37 | 14/02/2026
On February 12 in Hanoi, UNESCO and the Government of Japan signed an agreement to implement the project entitled “Strengthening Viet Nam’s Capacity on Early Warning, Disaster Risk Reduction and Safe Learning Environment,” aimed at enhancing early warning capabilities, preparedness, and post-disaster recovery in Vietnam.
Affirming Role of Vietnam’s Quality Workforce in Japan
10:35 | 03/12/2025
On November 30, in Tokyo, the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, in coordination with the Vietnamese Ministry of Home Affairs, organized “Vietnam Labor Day in Japan 2025”, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese labor community, while affirming its quality and increasingly prominent position in the Japanese labor market.
Hikaru Watanabe: Vietnamese Grows from Simple, Everyday Sounds and Greetings
20:04 | 01/12/2025
Hikaru Watanabe was honored on stage at the 19th Vietnamese Speech Contest in Japan held on November 2, shining under the lights and applause. Holding the microphone, he spoke about his journey to the Vietnamese language: the early days of confusion in Hanoi, friendships formed in the classroom, familiar pho shops, and moments of saying things wrong and then laughing together. In that moment, Hikaru Watanabe was not only a contestant but also living proof of the connecting power of language, an inspiration to foreign friends who love Vietnamese.
Expanding People-to-People Exchanges between Vietnam and Kansai Region (Japan)
14:58 | 05/11/2025
On November 4 in Hanoi, the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association received a delegation from the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association of the Kansai region, led by its President, Nishimura Teiichi. Both sides agreed to continue expanding cooperation, strengthening people-to-people exchanges, and promoting local connections.
Vietnam - Fukushima (Japan) Relations Substantially Developed Through People-to-people Exchange
10:25 | 22/10/2025
On October 20 in Hanoi, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association Bui Khac Son received a delegation from the Japan - Vietnam Friendship Association of Fukushima Prefecture led by flute artist Shakuhachi Tachibana Saburo. The two sides discussed measures to enhance people-to-people exchanges, cooperation in culture, health, agriculture and other areas of mutual interest, contributing to strengthening the friendly relations between Vietnam and Japan.
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