Japanese Prime Minister visits Vietnam to boost economic security
日本首相訪問越南，旨在加強經濟安全
From May 1–3, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will embark on an official visit to Vietnam to reinforce the nations' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
2026年5月1日至3日，日本首相高市早苗將展開對越南的正式訪問，以鞏固兩國的全面戰略夥伴關係。
This trip is part of a broader regional strategy to strengthen economic security and supply chains for essential resources like energy and minerals.
此行是更廣泛區域戰略的一部分，旨在加強經濟安全與能源、礦產等重要資源的供應鏈。
A central moment of her visit will be a speech at Vietnam National University in Hanoi, where she will outline an updated vision for the Free and Open Indo-Pacific initiative.
她此行的一個核心時刻，將是在河內的越南國家大學發表演說，屆時她將概述「自由開放的印太」倡議的最新願景。
Discussions between the two leaders will focus on four critical pillars: building supply chain resilience, advancing cooperation in high-tech sectors like semiconductors and AI, addressing regional security, and fostering human capital through labor and academic exchange.
兩國領導人之間的討論將聚焦於四大關鍵支柱：建立供應鏈韌性、推動半導體與人工智慧等高科技領域的合作、處理區域安全議題，以及透過勞動力與學術交流培養人力資本。
Japan remains a key partner for Vietnam, ranking as one of its largest foreign investors with nearly $79 billion in registered capital.
日本仍然是越南的關鍵夥伴，以近790億美元的註冊資本額，位列越南最大的外國投資者之一。
By focusing on shared goals such as digital infrastructure development and regional stability, both countries aim to mitigate geopolitical risks.
透過聚焦數位基礎建設發展與區域穩定等共同目標，兩國旨在降低地緣政治風險。
This visit highlights the importance of the Vietnam-Japan relationship in maintaining a rules-based order within the Indo-Pacific region as they work together toward mutual prosperity and security.
此次訪問突顯了越南與日本的關係在維護印太地區以規則為基礎的秩序中的重要性，雙方正致力於共同實現相互繁榮與安全。
