According to CoinMeta, Japanese and Vietnamese leaders are scheduled to meet in Tokyo on Monday with the aim of strengthening bilateral relations in areas such as trade, technology, and security. Against the backdrop of regional geopolitical and trade tensions, economic security will be a key focus. This visit by Vietnamese leader Su Lin marks the first time a Vietnamese General Secretary has visited Japan in 11 years; he will deliver a speech at the Japanese parliament and meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga later on Monday. The visit takes place amid rapidly strengthening relations between the two countries following Suga’s trip to Hanoi in May. Energy security and supply chain resilience will be important topics on the agenda, as geopolitical tensions and global supply disruptions have exposed Vietnam’s vulnerability to external shocks. Japan has pledged to support the supply of crude oil to the Nha Trang refinery and hopes to deepen cooperation in rare earths and other key minerals.