Japan PM goes to Vietnam, the Philippines to talk tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Vietnam, a four-day trip that will also take him to the Philippines. Japan's goal is to strengthen security and economic ties with these South-East Asian countries in the face of Chinese competition and in the context of US tariffs.

Ishiba kicks off trip to Vietnam, Philippines

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived in Vietnam on Sunday, kicking off a four-day trip that will also take him to the Philippines to boost security and economic ties with the Southeast Asian countries as China extends its reach in the region. It is Ishiba's third visit to Southeast Asia…

Ishiba Pledges to Seek U.S. Review of Tariff Policies; Emphasizes Wage Hikes at May Day Event

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a May Day event on Saturday the government will strongly call on the United States to review U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy to avoid hampering the momentum of wage hikes.

Japan PM goes to Vietnam, the Philippines to talk tariffs

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left Sunday (Apr 27) for a four-day trip to Vietnam and the Philippines, as Tokyo seeks to shore up regional ties after United States President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught. Ishiba's trip comes after China's President Xi Jinping conducted his own

BRICS foreign ministers will express their dissatisfaction with the unilateral measures applied in international trade, such as the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, at the meeting they will hold starting next Monday in Rio de Janeiro.

Ishiba's Southeast Asia Trip: Boosting Japan Ties – Archyde

Archyde Japan’s PM Ishiba Seeks Stronger Ties in Southeast Asia Amid China’s Growing Influence By Archyde News Service April 28, 2025 HANOI, Vietnam — japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is on a four-day trip to Vietnam and the Philippines, aiming to bolster security and economic partnerships in the region as China expands its influence. This marks […] You can read the full story here: Ishiba’s Southeast Asia Trip: Boosting Japan Ties.