Vietnam's First Lady Visits Japanese Elderly Care Facility, Hopes for Deeper Bilateral Cooperation
The wife of Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam visited an elderly care facility in Tokyo. Through observing Japan's elder care system and interacting with Vietnamese caregivers, she expressed hope for deeper bilateral cooperation. Japan's experience is seen as beneficial for Vietnam's aging population challenges.
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