Japan PM to visit Vietnam, the Philippines from Sunday

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 23, 2025. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Masamine Kawaguchi / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit Vietnam and the Philippines next week, officials announced on Wednesday, as Tokyo seeks to strengthen regional ties following Donald Trump’s tariff measures.

The April 27-30 trip follows a Southeast Asia tour by Chinese President Xi Jinping, with Beijing trying to position itself as a stable alternative to the United States as leaders confront Trump’s levies.

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