Japan restarts second nuclear reactor

Japan restarts second nuclear reactor

On Wednesday night Japan restarted the No.4 reactor at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture. It is the second reactor to restart after being closed down for safety checks. The reactor is expected...
July 18 2012

July 18 2012

This week, we would like to begin with a letter from Rumen Pankov of Bulgaria, who has two questions for us. The first question is: with how many countries has Vietnam established...
Ambassador promotes Vietnam-Japan ties

Ambassador promotes Vietnam-Japan ties

(VOVworld) Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Doan Xuan Hung has made an official visit to some northeast prefectures including Fukushima, Miyagi and Ibaraki to show solidarity with local authorities and people...
Vietnam, Japan cooperate in chemical risk management

Vietnam, Japan cooperate in chemical risk management

Vietnam and Japan yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to improve Vietnam’s chemical risk management system. The MoU was signed by Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyễn Nam Hải...
Japan prioritises ODA for Vietnam

Japan prioritises ODA for Vietnam

(VOV) - Japan considers Vietnam a leading recipient of its official development assistance (ODA) and continues to provide the aid at high levels for the Southeast Asian economy
Indonesia, Japan discuss East Sea issue

Indonesia, Japan discuss East Sea issue

Japan`s Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba and Indonesia`s Marty Natalegawa have agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries both in bilateral and multilateral issues
July 11th 2012

July 11th 2012

A: Another week has gone by and as usual, we’re happy to be with you on our Wednesday Letter Box to answer all the emails and letters received this...
Japanese Embassy in Seoul attacked

Japanese Embassy in Seoul attacked

A small truck driven by a local man smashed into the Japanese Embassy in central Seoul on Monday morning, but no casualties were reported, said police. The policemen on guard...
ASEAN boosts implementation of nuclear treaty

ASEAN boosts implementation of nuclear treaty

The annual Meeting of the Commission for the Treaty on the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone (SEANWFZ) was held yesterday in the Cambodian capital city of Phnom Penh. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh...
 July 04 2012

July 04 2012

(VOVworld) - This week, we’ve received a lot of emails and letters from Asian listeners. One is Ms. Robina Aktar, an editor with the LOLONA Listeners Club in Bangladesh. Robina...
Vietnam, Japan boost cooperation

Vietnam, Japan boost cooperation

(VOV) - Japan wishes to cooperate with Vietnam for the sake of peace, stability and development in the region. This was confirmed by Takahiro Yokomichi, the Speaker of House of Representatives of...
Deputy PM meets Japanese FM

Deputy PM meets Japanese FM

(VOVworld) – Visiting Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc yesterday held talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba. While praising the dynamic development of the strategic partnership between the two countries,...