Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals.Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday in Hanoi, where they signed six agreements on issues ranging from infrastructure to agriculture to space cooperation.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list“The two sides identified economic security as a new priority area for bilateral ?cooperation,” Takaichi told reporters after the meeting.“With regard to…



