Japan PM Takaichi kicks off five-day visit to Vietnam, Australia
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia today. She will be looking to deepen economic and security ties, as well as strengthen supply chains to counter challenges such as the Middle East crisis and China's growing influence. Vietnam is Japan's second-biggest supplier of rare earth minerals, after China. Meanwhile, Japan regards Australia as a "quasi-ally" and a key partner in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific. Australia this month finalised a US$7 billion deal to purchase three frigates from Japan. Michiyo Ishida reports from Tokyo.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia today. She will be looking to deepen economic and security ties, as well as strengthen supply chains to counter challenges such as the Middle East crisis and China's growing influence. Vietnam is Japan's second-biggest supplier of rare earth minerals, after China. Meanwhile, Japan regards Australia as a "quasi-ally" and a key partner in maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific. Australia this month finalised a US$7 billion deal to purchase three frigates from Japan. Michiyo Ishida reports from Tokyo.
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