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Developing smart cities is really "a big game" that needs to be joined by many "players" with vision and resources.

Vietnam is expected to reduce 10.3 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions from six North Central provinces to receive US$51.5 million from World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility.

Each year, an average of US$852 million – or 0.5% of GDP – and 316,000 jobs in key economic sectors are at risk from riverine and coastal flooding.

The Vietnamese foreign ministry has announced an agreement on entry protocol for short-term visits of Japanese and Vietnamese citizens.

The project will support the country’s pledge of increasing forest cover to 45%.

The draft political report delineates strategic breakthroughs to meet the new stage of development.

As the 14th legislature of the National Assembly is approaching its final sessions of the 2016 – 2020 term, the top agenda of the gathering includes the ratification of a number of laws and the appointment of key government positions.

Vietnam, Australia and Taiwan (China) are the only economies to gain relative power in 2020.

The Japanese and Vietnamese prime ministers affirmed their cooperation on security issues including tensions in the South China Sea and the threat posed by North Korea.

Vietnam always wish to further foster its relationship with the US in a positive and comprehensive manner, said a foreigm ministry spokesperson.

Japan is Vietnam’s top economic partner, the largest official development assistance donor, second biggest investor, third largest tourist source and fourth largest trade partner.

The 37th ASEAN Summit is possibly held in person as Vietnam has undergone 45 days without locally-transmitted coronavirus infection. The possibility of holding the 37th ASEAN Summit face-to-face is visible as Vietnam has undergone 45 days without locally-transmitted coronavirus infection.

Vietnam is doing its utmost to have Covid-19 vaccines available as soon as possible.

The two prime ministers will discuss a wide range of issues from trade, investment to defense, education and culture cooperation.

A Vietnamese spokesperson expressed hope the visit will be a great success, contributing to boosting the Vietnam-Japan Extensive Strategic Partnership.

Vietnam and Japan are expected to relax traveling restrictions to meet the increasing demand.

Mr. Suga highly valued ASEAN, of which Vietnam and Indonesia are members, due to the region’s centrality in the Indo-Pacific.

USAID assistance towards this capacity building effort has four main components.

Vietnam will be the first leg of Mr. Suga’s overseas trip as Japanese PM like his predecessor, Mr. Abe Shinzo, did in 2012 after being elected as PM for a second term.

The US is committed to supporting Vietnam in dealing with war legacies, boosting economic and trade ties and cooperation in education, healthcare, science-technology, etc.