Japan and Vietnam are poised to boost their economic security partnership, focusing on bolstering supply chains for critical resources. This initiative aims to deepen Tokyo's ties with Southeast Asian nations amidst diplomatic tensions with China and ongoing Middle East crises.

Japan and Vietnam are set to agree to boost their partnership in economic security in leaders’ talks on Saturday, as Japan seeks to strengthen supply chains for critical resources amid its diplomatic spat with China and the Middle East crisis. As Tokyo looks to deepen ties with Southeast Asian nations with an eye to China’s increasing economic engagement with the region, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will also give a speech on Japan’s updated vision for its free and open Indo-Pacific policy...