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  1. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is implementing Japan's international cooperation projects, focusing on infrastructure and resilience in Vietnam.
  2. Vietnam is seeking lessons from Japan's JICA regarding the development of its domestic carbon market.

Tô Lâm's Visit to Japan Focuses on Deepening Economic Cooperation

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What happened

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Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President, will visit Japan from November 8 to 11 to deepen economic cooperation between Vietnam and Japan. The goal is to move beyond technology transfer and investment to build partnerships that enable Vietnamese businesses to strengthen technological capabilities and participate more deeply in global supply chains.

From vietnamnews.vn

Why it matters

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Experts suggest the next phase of cooperation should involve 'co-creation,' where Japanese and Vietnamese companies jointly identify industry challenges and develop solutions across the entire process, from planning to maintenance. This shift aims to create greater local value within Vietnam's industries.

Vietnam is seeking lessons from Japan International Cooperation Agency regarding the development of its domestic carbon market, while JICA is implementing international cooperation projects in Vietnam focused on infrastructure and resilience.

From vietnamnews.vn

Who's involved

  • Tô LâmGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and leader of Vietnam
  • VietnamCountry seeking to strengthen technological capabilities and participate in global supply chains
  • Kokushikan UniversityProfessor at Kokushikan University who commented on the shift to 'co-creation'

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • VietnamSpeculative

    Vietnam's industrial capabilities might improve through deeper participation in global supply chains and structural changes in global value chain participation.

  • Kokushikan UniversitySpeculative

    Kokushikan University might see increased research funding potential due to the focus on co-creation and research and development in Japan-Vietnam relations.

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