General Secretary and President To Lam concludes successful official visit to Japan

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On the final day of the visit, the General Secretary and President met with leaders of major Japanese corporations to promote cooperation in strategic sectors. General Secretary…

General Secretary and President To Lam, along with his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, departed Tokyo on the afternoon of November 11, concluding a successful official visit to Japan from November 8-11, 2026, at the invitation of the Japanese State., the Vietnam News Agency reported.

Earlier, on the morning of November 11 in Tokyo, General Secretary and President To Lam met with leaders of several major Japanese corporations. Discussions focused on cooperation directions for long-term capital mobilization, strategic infrastructure development, sustainable urban areas, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

During a meeting with Mr. Hironori Kamezawa, Chairman of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), General Secretary and President To Lam highly appreciated MUFG's contributions to Vietnam's financial and banking sectors. He expressed a desire for the group to continue expanding investment and promoting economic cooperation between the two countries.

Emphasizing Japan as a crucial partner in Vietnam's infrastructure development through ODA, and the participation of financial institutions and businesses, the General Secretary and President urged MUFG to shift from merely providing financial services and connecting businesses to actively mobilizing long-term capital for national strategic infrastructure, leading Japanese capital into high-tech industries, and contributing to the establishment of Vietnam's International Financial Center.

The General Secretary and President also requested MUFG to coordinate in promoting Vietnam's stable and reputable presence in Japanese and international capital markets. He affirmed Vietnam's commitment to accompanying and creating favorable conditions for foreign investors to operate effectively.

MUFG Chairman Hironori Kamezawa stated that the group aims to expand its operations beyond traditional financial services, supporting capital mobilization and business connections.

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