According to Jin10, Japan and Vietnam’s leaders are scheduled to meet in Tokyo on Monday, with the visit aimed at strengthening trade, technology and security ties. Economic security will be a focus amid regional geopolitical and trade tensions. Vietnamese leader To Lam’s visit is the first by a Vietnamese general secretary to Japan in 11 years. He will address Japan’s parliament and meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi later Monday. The visit follows a rapid strengthening of bilateral ties since Takaichi visited Hanoi in May. Energy security and supply chain resilience will be important agenda items, as geopolitical tensions and global supply disruptions have exposed Vietnam’s vulnerability to external shocks. Japan has pledged to support crude oil supplies to the Nghi Son refinery and seeks to deepen cooperation on rare earths and other critical minerals.