Hanoi, March 18 -- A new book tracing the 50-year journey of Vietnam-Japan relations was introduced in Hanoi on March 18 by the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences (VASS) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Titled "50 Years of Vietnam-Japan Relations (1973-2023)," the book, co-authored by 10 experts, offers a comprehensive look at the evolution of bilateral ties.

Speaking at the launch, VASS Vice President Dr. Dang Xuan Thanh highlighted 2023 as a landmark year, marking half a century of bilateral cooperation. He noted that the book serves as both a historical reflection and an essential academic resource for those studying the two nations' political, economic, cultural, and educational links. Japanese Ambassador to Vie...