The Republic of Korea (RoK) and Japan have been defined as the primary markets of Hanoi’s tourism thanks to their high growth in the number of arrivals to the capital.

Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia convene court conference; Vietnam offers sympathy to Thailand on tsunami commemoration; President meets 2014 national trademark awardees; President's visit adds fresh impetus to Vietnam-Cambodia ties

 Japan's ruling coalition has won a new two-thirds majority in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policy.

Vietnam, Laos supreme courts talk to foster ties; Vietnam wants to further friendship with India: President; RoK President vows ODA priority to projects in Vietnam; Vietnam expects huge investment inflows from RoK

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will play powerhouse Japan in a qualifying round of the Asian Football Confederation U23 Championship, following a recent draw in Malaysia.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sugi Ryotaro, Viet Nam-Japan special ambassador, has been recognised as an honorary citizen of Ha Noi for helping develop co-operative relations between the two countries in the past 20 years.

Japan, Vietnam boost human resource cooperation; Vietnam, Laos enhance joint work in ethnic affairs; Vietnamese diplomats congratulate Laos’ National Day; Vietnam, Indonesia tighten defence ties

 VietNamNet Bridge – "Recycled bags" made from Vietnamese packages of animal feed are popular among young Japanese.

 In 10 months leading up to November, Vietnam had sent almost 16,300 workers to Japan and this is the first year Vietnam broke its record of sending 15,000 guest workers to the country annually.

Over 4.8 million kids vaccinated against measles-rubella; Japan proposes underground malls at future metro station; War-left bomb safely deactivated in Yen Bai provinve; Regional minimum wages to be increased from next year

Vietnam keen to bolster int’l anti-cyber crime cooperation; Vietnam, UK sign WTO trade facilitation agreement; HCM City leader meets Japanese prefecture governor; ASEAN pledges to enhance women’s role

 The fifth Vietnam-Japan Strategic Partnership Dialogue was held in Ha Noi yesterday under the chair of Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Ho Xuan Son and his Japanese counterpart Shinsuke Sugiyama.

 VietNamNet Bridge – A panel of Vietnamese and Japanese experts on October 25 spoke about the importance of preserving and conserving Asian architectural heritages at an international seminar in Hue City.

 Japan's Justice Minister Midori Matsushima has resigned, hours after the resignation of Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi.

Central region takes biofuel lead; Experts urge gradual consumption tax hike; Vietnamese choose fresh fruit over other snacks; HCM City to host packaging, processing, rubber expos; FDI enterprises reduce, cut losses in HCMC

 Typhoon Vongfong, the strongest storm to hit Japan this year, has made landfall on the country's main islands, after injuring at least 30 in Okinawa.

 Recent global and regional developments warrant Viet Nam forging closer military ties with Japan, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc told Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo yesterday.

 Vietnam has always considered fostering the comprehensive relationship with Japan as one of the top priorities laid down her external policy, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has stated.

Ho Chi Minh City leaders visit Japan; Vietnam contributes positively to ASEAN-EU ties: EU diplomat; President welcomes Asian, European musicians; Japan keen to foster agricultural cooperation with Vietnam

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is to pay working visits to Japan and Iran from October 8-15 at the invitation of the Japanese and Iranian governments.