Hanoi, May 5 -- Vietnam - Japan cooperation following Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's visit is emerging as an important point in the Indo-Pacific's evolving economic - security architecture, particularly in energy and critical minerals, Malaysian experts have said. Talking to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporter, Collins Chong Yew Keat of the University of Malaya said the visit reflects growing convergence between the two countries as they seek greater strategic autonomy, supply chain resilience, energy security and geopolitical balance amid rising regional uncertainties. The visit, held within the framework of the Vietnam - Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, identified new priority areas including energy, critical mi...