Takaichi signs six agreements with Vietnam, including on technology, agriculture and space, during a trip to Hanoi. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the country will boost ties with Vietnam, with a focus on energy and critical minerals. Takaichi met her Vietnamese counterpart, Le Minh Hung, on Saturday in Hanoi, where they signed six agreements on issues ranging from infrastructure to agriculture to space cooperation. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters list 2 of 4 Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy list 3 of 4 Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll list 4 of 4 From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs end of list “The two sides identified economic security as a new priority area for bilateral ‌cooperation,” Takaichi told reporters after the meeting.…