Vietnam's Top Leader Discusses Economic and Strategic Cooperation in Japan
During his visit to Japan, Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with top Japanese political and business leaders to discuss economic cooperation, strategic infrastructure investment, and market access for agricultural products. This is seen as part of Vietnam's efforts to reform its economic development model and enhance national competitiveness.
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