Hanoi, March 3 -- The Embassy of Japan held a formal reception in Hanoi on March 3 evening to celebrate the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito. Speaking at the event on behalf of the Government and people of Vietnam, Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung underlined that after nearly 53 years of establishing diplomatic relations and more than two years since the elevation of ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world, the bilateral relationship has developed comprehensively, substantively and effectively across all fields, underpinned by a high level of political trust. The minister affirmed that Vietnam remains steadfast in its foreign policy of independence, self-...