Hanoi, July 3 -- The Prime Minister welcomed the increasingly substantive and effective development of the Viet Nam-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, noting that bilateral cooperation has advanced significantly since the relationship was elevated nearly three years ago.

He underscored that Japan remains one of Viet Nam's leading economic partners, with cooperation expanding beyond traditional areas into science and technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, green transition, renewable energy and space technology.

Le highlighted the recent official visit to Viet Nam by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, during which the two sides agreed to further deepen bilateral cooperation to promot...