Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and President To Lam travelled to Japan for a high‑level state visit. The trip ended with more than 70 signed agreements, a sign that the two neighbours are ready to deepen cooperation in many strategic fields.

During the visit, 11 agreements were signed between ministries and about 60 business cooperation agreements, bringing the total to over 70. These deals cover many sectors and set the stage for deeper collaboration.

The agreements focus on priority areas such as science, technology and innovation, education, human‑resource development, production and supply‑chain integration, finance, investment, energy, digital transformation and semiconductors. By targeting these fields, both countries hope to boost high‑quality growth and create new jobs.

The Vietnam‑Japan Joint Vision Statement outlines the major cooperation frameworks and gives direction for joint research, development and manufacturing. Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said the outcomes move the two countries into a new phase of relations aimed at high‑quality growth, strategic autonomy and resilience.

Both sides expect the agreements to speed up the shift from high‑level commitments to concrete implementation, helping each nation meet its growth objectives and strengthen strategic autonomy. If the plans are carried out, Vietnam and Japan could play a larger role in regional and global supply chains.