Japan PM Takaichi Targets 75% Investment Fall

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi visits Hanoi to discuss reviving Japanese investment after a 75% YoY drop to $233 million in Q1.
Bilateral trade rose 12.3% YoY to $13.7 billion, while Japan withdrew from a major nuclear project last year over timeline constraints.
Hanoi is reconsidering its ban on petrol‑powered motorcycles after opposition from Japanese automaker Honda.
Meetings will cover energy, technology, critical minerals, regional security, and Takaichi will address Vietnam National University before heading to Australia.