Vietnam and Japan jointly produce horror movieThe Saigon Times Daily Japanese director Kazuhisa Yusa (R) will direct “Game Show of Death”, a joint production of Vietnam and Japan - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Vietnamese movie producers for the first time are working with Japanese partners to produce a horror movie about zombies entitled “Game Show of Death”, which is a remake of famous Japanese horror movie “St. Zombie Girls’ High School”. The film tells the story of four beautiful and famous Vietnamese girls participating in a Japanese game show that offers a top prize of US$100,000. They move together to a school in Tokyo, following a tough training schedule and strict rules of the contest. As soon as they enter the school, they begin to encounter a strange and mysterious phenomenon. “Game Show of Death” is directed by well-known Japanese director Kazuhisa Yusa, who is known as a master of visual effects. Some of his most famous … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Japan jointly produce horror movie
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Intensifying aviation cooperation between Vietnam and Japan
The reception (Photo: Nhan Dan News)At the reception, the PM hailed the significant role of Japanese businesses in promoting the relationship of the two countries and thanked them for their participation and practical contribution to Vietnam’s development. He asserted Vietnam pledged to create the best business climate for Japanese businesses while proposing they expand activities and increase connection with Vietnamese companies. The government leader asked ANA, being the biggest aviation group of Japan, to boost cooperation with Vietnam’s air carriers, while encouraging the group to purchase more shares of Vietnam Airlines and cooperate with the national carrier to train and develop aviation human resources. Mr. Osamu Shinobe hailed the assistance of the Vietnamese government and pledged to cooperate with Vietnam Airlines to expand aviation activities in the near future. The group is promoting projects of developing popular Vietnamese destinations such as Da Nang, Nha … [Read more...] about Intensifying aviation cooperation between Vietnam and Japan
Vietjet to open three more routes linking Vietnam and Japan
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second from left) witnesses Vietjet’s new route announcement ceremony (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Low-cost carrier Vietjet announced the opening of three air routes linking Vietnam with Japan at the Vietnam-Japan Investment Promotion Conference in Tokyo on October 10 within the framework of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Japan. Specifically, the Osaka-Hanoi route will commence operation on November 8, 2018, the Osaka-Ho Chi Minh City route on December 14, 2018, and the Tokyo-Hanoi route on January 11, 2019. All routes are operated with a daily return flight each. Customers can now book these routes on the carrier’s website vietjetair.com. Speaking at the event, PM Phuc said that the launch of the routes from Vietnam to Japan’s Kansai region is of significance in sharing the cause to rebuild Kansai’s economy and tourism after it was devastated by a storm in early September. This will also … [Read more...] about Vietjet to open three more routes linking Vietnam and Japan
Jetstar Pacific cancels more flights between Vietnam and Japan
(Photo: Jetstar Pacific) Hanoi (VNA) – Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced on September 6 that it will cancel four additional flights to Japan on September 7 and 8 due to the super Typhoon Jebi, which is ravaging Japan and has forced Kansai International Airport in the west to close for repair. The cancelled flights are BL164 from Da Nang to Osaka and BL621 from Osaka to Hanoi on September 7; as well as BL620 from Hanoi to Osaka and BL165 from Osaka to Da Nang on September 8. Earlier, on September 5, Jetstar Pacific had announced that it would suspend all services to/from Osaka until the end of September 6. The budget airline will continue to cancel these four flights – namely BL620 and BL621 between Hanoi and Osaka, and BL164 and BL165 connecting Da Nang and Osaka on September 5-6. Passengers can keep track of updates or seek support via Jetstar Pacific’s hotline 19001550. Vietnam Airlines has also announced that it will cancel four more flights (VN330, … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific cancels more flights between Vietnam and Japan
ASIAD 2018: Vietnam beats Japan, topping Group D
Vietnamese footballers (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s football team secured the top place of Group D at the 2018 Asian Games (ASIAD) after beating Japan 1-0 in the third match in Indonesia on August 19. The last group stage match between Vietnam and Japan took place at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium in West Java, Indonesia. A lapse in Japan's defense was seized by midfielder Nguyen Quang Hai to put Vietnam ahead right in the third minute. A few minutes later, Hai, wearing number 19, had another shoot but it was saved by the Japanese goalkeeper. Half an hour into the game, Vietnam has apparently launched more and stronger attacks. Its defenders were also all attentive. Japan went into the second half with more attacks, having several shoots saved by the goal keeper during the first minutes. The game really went up a notch with strong attacks from both teams. Vietnam sent Nguyen Cong Phuong, one of its main strikers, into the game in the 57th minute. In the 77th … [Read more...] about ASIAD 2018: Vietnam beats Japan, topping Group D
Vietnam beats Japan, tops group in Asiad 2018
The last group stage match between Vietnam and Japan began at the Wibawa Mukti Stadium in West Java, Indonesia, at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Vietnam entered the game in white and Japan blue. Vietnam scored at the 3rd minute! A lapse in Japan's defense was seized by Nguyen Quang Hai to put Vietnam ahead in just the third minute. Vietnamese players celebrate the goal. Minutes later, Hai, wearing number 19, had another shot saved by the goalkeeper. At the 13th minute, Nguyen Van Quyet (10) missed a target. A minute later, Vietnam had another goal saved by the goalkeeper. Vietnam seems to be going all out! At the 18th minute, Japan's defender Hara Teruki received a yellow card. Hai struck a free-kick which was saved by the goalkeeper at the 20th minute. Half an hour into the game, Vietnam has apparently launched more and stronger attacks. Its defenders were also all attentive. After the first half, Vietnam was up one. Vietnam's fans at the stadium in West Java, Indonesia. Japan started the … [Read more...] about Vietnam beats Japan, tops group in Asiad 2018
Vietnam and Japan target top group spot in Asian Games 2018
Their confidence before the decisive game for top spot in Group D on Sunday comes from the way in which they’ve taken full points in their previous matches. For Asiad 2018, Japan has only brought along its U21 team, with an eye on the 2020 Olympics. Vietnam, meanwhile, has not made many changes from the squad that reached the finals of the Asia Football Championship (AFC) earlier this year, except for the addition of three experienced players above 23 - Do Hung Dung, Nguyen Anh Duc and Nguyen Van Quyet. Therefore, Vietnam’s coach Park Hang-seo has set his team the goal of finishing above Japan and securing top spot on the table. Coach Park Hang-seo instructs Vietnam's men football team during a training session at Asiad 2018 in Indonesia. Photo by VnExpress/Lam Thoa “We are analyzing carefully our opponent, Japan. The whole team will put everything in this last match, despite the fact that we have already advanced to the next round,” Park said. His Japanese … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Japan target top group spot in Asian Games 2018
Vietnam wishes Japan to become its top investor
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his thanks for Mr Fumio Kishida’s positive contribution to the vigorous development of ties between Vietnam and Japan in the recent time as Foreign Minister and General Secretary of the Japan-Vietnam Friendship Parliamentary Alliance. Meanwhile, PM Phuc hoped Mr. Fumio Kishida would continue to support and strongly promote the Vietnam-Japan relationship in the future. He expressed thanks to the effective support of the Government of Japan to the socio-economic development and the enhancement of Vietnam's competitiveness over the past time through ODA loans. Vietnam attaches importance and efforts to seriously implement ODA commitments with Japan and hopes that the Japanese ODA will continue to be used in the projects of large-scale infrastructure construction, human resource training and response to climate change, the Prime Minister stated. The PM expected Japan to maintain its position as the No.1 investor in Vietnam as in 2017, … [Read more...] about Vietnam wishes Japan to become its top investor
Vietnam wants Japan’s support in overcoming war consequences
Dioxin-contaminated area in Bien Hoa airport (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Defence Minister Nguyen Chi Vinh has called for Japan’s support in dealing with war aftermaths, especially toxic chemical and dioxin consequences in Vietnam. He made the proposal during a working session with a delegation from Japan’s Foreign Ministry led by Yukiko Okano from the International Cooperation Bureau in Hanoi on April 3. Sen. Lieut. Gen. Vinh, who is head of the standing agency of the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Committee 701), said that Vietnam hopes for having support from the international community, including Japan in dioxin remediation projects. He held that the Japanese delegation’s visit will lead to new cooperation activities between Vietnam and Japan in dealing with war aftermaths in general and dioxin consequences in Vietnam in particular, contributing to enhancing the … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants Japan’s support in overcoming war consequences
Vietnam and Japan to foster cooperation in overcoming aftermath of war
During the reception, the two sides agreed that the two militaries should foster cooperation in high-level delegation exchange, defense policy dialogues, training, capacity building and enhancement, experience sharing in joining UN peacekeeping operations and war-consequence relief. General Ngo Xuan Lich receives Japanese Ambassador Umeda Kunio. General Ngo Xuan Lich stressed that the Vietnam-Japan strategic partnership relations have seen comprehensive development in scope and scale for the benefits of people of the two countries and international peace and stability and affirmed that at present, Japan is a leading economic partner of Vietnam. He hoped that Japan, as a country with technological power, will further cooperate with Vietnam in overcoming the aftermath of the wars through specific projects and the two sides should strengthen exchanges of young officers, relationship among academies and schools and cooperation on military medicine, in the time to … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Japan to foster cooperation in overcoming aftermath of war