Vietnam Festival 2026 in Japan is not only a cultural celebration rich in Vietnamese identity for the community in Japan, but also a vivid symbol of solidarity and close ties among overseas Vietnamese towards their homeland.
Vietnam remains steadfast in its foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, multilateralisation and diversification of relations, in which Japan is viewed as a leading, long-term and trusted partner in the new era of development driven by knowledge, science and technology.
State President Luong Cuong on February 23 sent a message of congratulations to Japanese Emperor Naruhito on the occasion of his birthday.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 18 sent a congratulatory message to Takaichi Sanae on her re-election as President of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and her continuation in office as the 105th Prime Minister of Japan.
Natural disasters in Vietnam have been increasing in both frequency and intensity. Typhoon No.3 in 2024 (Yagi), along with severe floods, inundation and landslides in 2025, caused significant human and material losses. This underscores the need for targeted and sustainable investments in disaster risk reduction and early warning, particularly for children and vulnerable communities.
The “Homeland Spring” programme in Australia left lasting impressions, bringing the warmth of Tet to overseas Vietnamese and reaffirming that wherever they may be, Vietnamese people share common roots and an aspiration for a prosperous future.
The ambassador expressed his delight at the growing strength of the Vietnamese community in Japan and its active contributions to Vietnam’s development as well as to the bilateral ties. Currently, the Vietnamese community in Japan remains the second-largest of its kind in the world, with around 700,000 people and an average annual increase of 50,000–60,000.
A Japanese official emphasised that the SSEAYP plays an important role in nurturing future young leaders, enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening Japan – ASEAN relations.
JETRO’s 2025 Survey on the Business Conditions of Japanese Companies Investing Overseas shows that 67.5% of Japanese firms in Vietnam expect to be profitable this year, up 3.4 percentage points from 2024 and the highest level since 2009.
The two-day event carries special significance as it coincides with nationwide celebrations of the success of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Chairwoman of the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance Obuchi Yuko said Japan highly values Vietnam’s ongoing reform efforts and remains confident in its long-term development prospects.
Kyodo stressed that Vietnam attaches great importance to setting long-term economic development goals alongside the implementation of a comprehensive foreign policy.
In the Japanese market, for canned and processed tuna products, Indonesia is currently ranked as the third-largest exporter, with a value of 30.28 million USD.
During the visit, Japanese officers and sailors are scheduled to pay courtesy calls on leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee, the director of the regional maritime search and rescue coordination centre No. 2, and the Commander of Coast Guard Region 2, as well as visit local cultural and tourist sites.
The Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement (ACSA) allows the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Japan's Self-Defence Forces to provide each other with fuel, food, ammunition, and other supplies during joint activities.
Japan continues to be Vietnam’s number one partner in official development assistance (ODA) and labour cooperation, third-largest investor, and fourth-largest partner in trade and tourism.
Three Japanese conglomerates are setting up a joint venture, Intra-Asia Marine Networks, to build and operate a subsea cable connecting Japan with Malaysia and Singapore, amid rising demand for international data capacity driven by the development of artificial intelligence (AI).
Under the MoU, the two sides agreed to bolster economic development by forming and enhancing sustainable partnerships, with a focus on trade, industry, investment, technology, and human resources training.
Total trade between Vietnam and Japan surged by 11.28% year-on-year to 51.43 billion USD last year.
The “Homeland Spring – Great Unity Tet Osaka 2026” programme was held on January 4 at Ikuno Park in Osaka, drawing thousands of visitors and offering a lively platform for cultural exchange, community connection and shared celebration.
After more than 20 years of organisation, the Hoi An – Japan Cultural Exchange has become a strong bridge connecting the two nations, helping to enhance mutual understanding, trust, and affection between their people.
Thailand expressed openness to further collaboration on railway systems, maintenance technology, and workforce development—areas where Japan is recognised as a global leader.
Vu also expressed his hope that JICA will continue to urge the Japanese Government to consider providing Vietnam with next-generation ODA loans to support the country’s key, large-scale projects.
The contest served as a meaningful platform contributing to the preservation of the Vietnamese language and cultural identity within the Vietnamese community in Japan.
A seminar was held in Ho Chi Minh City on December 15, aiming to explore ways for fostering Vietnam's trade with the two Northeast Asian countries.