Vietnam upgrades ties with Japan to highest level. Vietnam and Japan have elevated their relationship to a "comprehensive strategic partnership," a significant development announced during Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong's visit to Tokyo. This upgrade reflects Vietnam's growing strategic importance in global supply chains and its role in attracting foreign investment amid escalating trade tensions between China and the West. Following a similar enhancement of relations with the United States, Vietnam's strengthened ties with Japan mark an important chapter in its international relations, with Japan being a major source of investment and a key trading partner.