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Japan and Vietnam agree to cooperate on rare earths and defense ties strengthen
Japan and Vietnam strengthen rare earth and defense cooperation through joint development, supply agreements, and expanded maritime security coordination.
Japan and Vietnam announced a new strategic agreement to deepen cooperation in rare earth mineral development, a sector increasingly critical to advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies. The partnership includes joint exploration projects, technology sharing, and long-term supply commitments aimed at reducing dependence on Chinese rare earth processing.