Vietnam & Japan
37 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated May 13, 2026
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International
Vietnam: Vietnam hosted Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, agreeing to advance their strategic partnership and deepen cooperation on energy security, supply chain resilience, and technology.
Japan: Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Vietnam to promote a 'free and open Indo-Pacific' strategy, aiming to deepen economic and security ties and reduce dependence on China.
May 02, 2026 · 17 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam experienced a surge in coal-fired output and record electricity-grade coal imports due to a heatwave and the broader LNG supply crisis.
Japan: Japan, a major LNG importer, increased coal-fired power generation and saw gas-fired power supply hit two-year lows due to LNG disruptions from the Iran war. Its coal imports are projected to rise by over 20% in May.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam has reached a trade agreement with the United States, cutting tariffs on many of its goods to 20% and allowing many United States products to enter duty-free.
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a major trading partner with whom the United States has experienced setbacks in trade negotiations, indicating it could be among the countries facing new tariffs.
Jul 05, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Vietnam: Vietnam was already on the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list.
Japan: Japan was added to the United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's methanol poisoning warning list, potentially affecting its tourism industry.
Oct 21, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is identified as one of the fuel-import-reliant countries in Asia facing potential critical levels of supplies and is in a dire situation regarding diesel stocks.
Japan: Japan's stockpiles are at an at least 10-year seasonal low, down 50% since the war began, indicating significant vulnerability.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Vietnam: Vietnam, where Nintendo has shifted some of its production, was hit with a 46% tariff by the Donald Trump administration, directly impacting the cost of manufacturing the Switch 2.
Japan: Japan is the home country of Nintendo, and its exports were subject to a 24% levy under the new tariff policies, although the direct impact on Switch 2 production is less clear than for China and Vietnam.
Apr 04, 2025 · 22 articles
International
Vietnam: Sanae Takaichi delivered a foreign policy address in Vietnam.
Japan: Japan is heavily impacted by the oil supply squeeze and is actively seeking to secure stable energy and critical mineral supplies through agreements with Australia. It is also strengthening defense ties in the Indo-Pacific.
May 04, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam was targeted with tariffs by the Donald Trump administration, potentially pushing it closer to China as Xi Jinping plans a state visit to deepen cooperation.
Japan: Japan, along with China and South Korea, hosted an economic dialogue and pledged to advance a trilateral free trade agreement, potentially eroding United States' sway in the Indo-Pacific.
Apr 11, 2025 · 6 articles
Business
Vietnam: Vietnam is one of the countries affected by Donald Trump's tariffs, which influenced Nintendo's decision to delay Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders. Nintendo reportedly earmarked most of its Nintendo Switch 2 supply manufactured in Vietnam for United States customers.
Japan: Japan is one of the countries affected by Donald Trump's tariffs, which influenced Nintendo's decision to delay Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders.
Apr 18, 2025 · 7 articles
Business
Vietnam: Perfect Diary has gained traction in Vietnam, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Chinese innovation.
Japan: Perfect Diary has gained traction in Japan, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Chinese innovation.
May 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: American companies have shifted supply chains for electronics to Vietnam.
Japan: Japan is mentioned as a country whose automakers face competition from China's dominance in EV exports.
May 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam entered a trade deal with the United States, allowing U.S. goods duty-free entry while its exports face a 20% levy and a 40% tax on transshipping.
Jul 30, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Vietnam: Vietnam was affected by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which killed at least five people after it left the Philippines, indicating a regional impact of the storm systems.
Nov 10, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Vietnam: Vietnam recently scrapped decades-old laws limiting families to two children in an effort to address falling birth rates.
Jun 04, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Vietnam: Vietnam is attending Exercise Talisman Sabre as an observer.
Jul 14, 2025 · 7 articles
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