Vietnam considers Japan one of its top strategic partners, says top leader
General Secretary and President Lam met with Japan's Takaichi Sanae in Hanoi, reaffirming the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The leaders pledged to deepen cooperation in digital transformation, energy, and semiconductors to foster regional growth.
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