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Japan's Vietnam ties strained by labor rights concerns

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Japan's deepening strategic relationship with Vietnam is being tested by calls for Tokyo to address Vietnam's labor rights record. Human Rights Watch has urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to confront Vietnamese President To Lam regarding unfulfilled labor reforms during his visit to Tokyo. Analysts suggest Japan may prioritize its economic and security interests, particularly concerning China's regional assertiveness, over pressing Vietnam on these reforms. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Growing Vietnam ties test Japan’s commitment to rules-based regional order

    Japan’s growing strategic partnership with Vietnam is putting Tokyo’s commitment to a rules-based regional order under scrutiny, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces calls to press Hanoi over its failure to honour labour rights commitments. The issue is expected to surface duri…

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