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Japanese PM pledges to strengthen energy cooperation with Vietnam
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Hanoi and signed six agreements with Vietnamese counterpart Le Minh Hung, focusing on energy, critical minerals, and economic security. The two leaders reaffirmed the importance of peaceful resolution of East Sea disputes based on international law. Japan will help secure crude oil supplies for Vietnam’s Nghi Son refinery under a $10 billion Asia Energy Initiative.