VietNamNet Bridge – Tourism experts have proposed that the government continue offering unilateral tourist visa exemptions for travellers from major markets to attract more visitors and generate revenue.

VietNamNet Bridge - After returning to his home to mourn for his father, Japanese football expert Kazuyoshi Tanabe has asked the Vietnam Professional Football JSC’s permission (VPF) to stay in Japan for medical treatment.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VTA) is calling for members and sponsors to jointly carry out a project to open a representative office for the local tourism industry in Japan.

 The yen fell sharply against other major currencies Monday ahead of the end of a two-day meeting of the Bank of Japan.

No perfect solution has been found to reduce the number of refused seafood exports. Meanwhile, enterprises have to spend more money for temporary solutions.

 VietNamNet Bridge – After having lived and worked in Japan for more than 40 years, Professor Dang Luong Mo decided to return to Vietnam, hoping to contribute to his homeland.

 Viet Nam, Japan to boost defence ties; Lao leader asks for firm development at shared border; Laos inspection authority visits; Closer ties sought with South Korea

 Japan kept its position as the world's largest creditor nation for the 22nd straight year in 2012, government data showed Tuesday, as the dollar's gains helped inflate the value of overseas assets.

 Vietnam, Japan intensify strategic partnership; Nation backs maritime links with India: PM; HCM City Party leader received Aussie, Indian guests; Vietnam, Canada boost friendship

 Japan's trade deficit expanded a worse-than-expected 70 percent on year to $8.6 billion in April, government data showed Wednesday, as a weaker yen made imports costlier.

VietNamNet Bridge – A collaborative film between Viet Nam and Japan about the famous 20th century Vietnamese nationalist Phan Boi Chau will be shot from June to July this year, with filming to take place in both countries.

 An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer has begun his ascent of Mount Everest, his website said, in a bid to become the oldest man to reach the roof of the world.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Japanese football club -- Kashima Antlers, has published the list of players who are going to Vietnam on June 4 to join a friendly game with the national squad of Vietnam.

 VN eyes more trade with Iran; Public Security Minister visits Japan; Party mass mobilisation delegation visits US; Viet Nam, Thailand increase defence co-operation

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Kyushu National Museum in Saifu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, has announced its discovery of the oldest letter sent from Annam (Vietnam today) to Japan.

"After being shot, and perhaps will still be shot, what is your future plan?" "I will fix the boat and continue fishing in the old places. If we meet Chinese vessels and are driven away, we will run and then return...," said a fisherman.

Bad news has come in thick and fast to Vietnamese farmers and farm produce exporters.

Farmers, fishers reflected in oil; Art show to be held at Goethe Institute; Vietnam Ethnic Groups Cultural Day opens; Italian exhibition highlights Vietnamese culture

Vietnam may see its GDP increase by $26.2 billion in the period from the day the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement is signed, slated for the end of this year to 2025.

The Japanese central bank has decided to loosen the monetary policy in an effort to raise the inflation rate to 2 percent, which would bring benefits to many Vietnamese businesses.