TOYAMA -- A Vietnamese volunteer firefighter in this central Japan city is hoping to inspire his compatriots to serve their communities.Huynh Huu Qui,･･･ ...

Japan is grappling with an ageing population, one of the world’s lowest birth rates and labour shortages across industries – Copyright Getty Images North America ...

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) disembarks a plane upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 1, 2026. – Copyright AFP Hoang Long ...

Vietnam and Japan are poised to elevate their diplomatic ties to the highest level, a move analysts say highlights the two countries’ growing concern over China’s assertive behavior in the region.

Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong, left, and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, right, shake hands at the end of a joint press conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, ...

Amid rising tensions in Asia fuelled by Washington’s confrontation with Beijing, Japan and Vietnam significantly strengthened relations during a high-profile, four-day visit this week by Vietnamese ...

TOKYO, Japan — For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan's dire labour needs. But now, having overstayed his ...

TOKYO: For a decade, Vietnamese worker Minh did tough jobs like sandblasting ships and welding steel, helping address rapidly ageing Japan’s dire labour needs. But now, having overstayed his visa, he ...