Japan and Vietnam agreed Monday to begin talks on the joint development and production of high-speed landing craft as the two countries seek to strengthen defense ties amid growing regional security challenges.Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Vietnamese Defense Minister Phan Van Giang, who also serves as deputy prime minister, reached the agreement in a meeting in Tokyo.The two sides agreed to work toward greater cooperation in the defense sector, including the possible joint development and production of the vessels.Koizumi told Giang that China's military activities are a "s…READ FULL ARTICLE
