- Celebration of the 150th anniversary of Huỳnh Thúc Kháng’s birth (October 1, 1876 – October 1, 2026)

- Promoting the cultural industry to become an important economic sector

- Cooperating with Japan on AI applications to develop a healthy, carbon-neutral city

- Strengthening cooperation to promote gender equality and empower women

- Mobilizing resources for sustainable development together with WVI

- Launching the Southern tourism tour “Touching Nature”

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Celebration of the 150th anniversary of Huỳnh Thúc Kháng’s birth (October 1, 1876 – October 1, 2026)

On the morning of October 1st, the City Party Committee, the People's Council, the People's Committee, and the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city solemnly held a ceremony to commemorate the 150th birthday of Mr. Huỳnh Thúc Kháng (October 1, 1876 - October 1, 2026). 

Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn emphasized that this is an occasion to honor the great contributions of Mr. Huỳnh Thúc Kháng, who was a typical intellectual patriotic of the Vietnamese nation in the early 20th century. In him was a convergence of patriotism, integrity, intellect, courage, independent thinking, and the reformist spirit of a journalist, political activist, and key state leader; above all, he was a great personality, devoted his whole life to the country, dedicated to the people, always placing the interests of the Fatherland and the people above all else. 

The National Assembly Chairman wishes for Danang to promote the tradition of patriotism, solidarity, innovative thinking, and effectively harness its potential for rapid and sustainable development; to improve the people's living standards and enhance its role as a central hub, strengthening regional linkage, and making positive contributions to the Central region and the entire country.

Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, Head of the City National Assembly Delegation Lê Ngọc Quang expressed that Danang needs to continue the Duy Tân spirit with a new meaning, to develop education, science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and high-quality human resources; to awaken the aspiration to rise, self-reliance, the courage to think, act, and innovate; and to develop in a human-centered direction; measured by the quality of life, trust, and happiness of the people.

On behalf of the city’s Party Committee, government, and people, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng expressed the determination to actualize this; to promote unity, renew thinking, and make good use of the city’s potential and new development space. Danang will continue to play a driving role, overcome challenges, build a civilized and modern city, improve the quality of life, and make practical contributions to the Central region and the country.

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Promoting the cultural industry to become an important economic sector

At the Danang Cultural Industry Development Promotion Conference on the morning of October 2, Dr. Ngô Phương Lan, President of the Vietnam Cinema Promotion Association and Director of the Danang Asia Film Festival, proposed that the city develop a year-round cinema audience market; link training with project development; and strengthen connections between producers and international distribution units. At the same time, she suggested establishing a focal point to support film crews, a database for locations, personnel, equipment, and film services, thereby promoting production and service activities and creating local employment.

Deputy Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi emphasized that culture must become an intrinsic strength and a new growth driver. The city is committed to improving mechanisms and policies for support, investing in infrastructure, developing human resources, promoting public-private cooperation, and mobilizing resources from businesses, investors, artists, and the creative community.

On this occasion, the Danang City People's Committee signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation with DatVietVAC Group Holdings Joint Stock Company, the Vietnam Cinema Development Promotion Association, Sun Group, Vinpearl Joint Stock Company under Vingroup, and KITA Group Joint Stock Company concerning the development of the cultural industry. The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism signed agreements with the Korean Character Association and the City Tourism Association in the fields of digital content, creative ecosystems, cultural tourism, and the night-time economy.

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Cooperating with Japan on AI applications to develop a healthy, carbon-neutral city

On the afternoon of October 2, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu met with a survey delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) regarding the project 'Development of a Healthy and Carbon-Neutral City Based on Smart Mobility Platforms Applying Artificial Intelligence,' under the SATREPS program.

The project is expected to be implemented over five years, focusing on developing AI-applied smart mobility platforms, integrating urban data and digital twin technology to assess and forecast CO₂ emissions from transportation, impacts on urban health, and simulate development scenarios.

The Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee affirmed that Danang is ready to cooperate with Japanese partners during the implementation process. The city hopes that the research results, especially the application of artificial intelligence (AI), urban and transportation data, will be transformed into practical tools to support policy planning and sustainable urban development.

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Strengthening cooperation to promote gender equality and empower women

On the morning of June 30, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu held a working session with the delegation from the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), while acknowledging their support in promoting gender equality, empowering women, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation.

Danang hopes that UN Women and partners will continue to support project implementation, improve the S-App application, study the "Caring City" model, promote gender-responsive climate adaptation, and develop green livelihood models led by women.

On this occasion, the UN Women delegation surveyed several women-led livelihood models that apply green production solutions and climate change adaptation, thereby assessing results, understanding challenges, and researching support solutions for the coming period.

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Mobilizing resources for sustainable development together with WVI

On the afternoon of October 2nd, during the meeting with Doseba Tua Sinay, Head Representative of World Vision International (WVI) in Vietnam, Vice Chairwoman of the City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh proposed that WVI continue to accompany efforts in sustainable poverty reduction, support for children and vulnerable groups, disaster prevention, environmental protection, and sustainable livelihood development, especially in the mountainous areas that remain disadvantaged.

Regarding the program in the Nam Trà My area in Trà Linh Commune, the city requested WVI coordinate with relevant agencies to review, ensure continuity, and comply with regulations following administrative boundary changes.

Mr. Doseba Tua Sinay affirmed that WVI will closely cooperate with the city and also identified Danang as a strategic area in the coming period.

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Launching the Southern tourism tour “Touching Nature”

On the afternoon of October 2, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the People's Committee of Quảng Phú Ward, announced the southern tourism tour "Touching Nature" to concretize the orientation of expanding Danang's tourism space, helping businesses and the local community to benefit together.

Currently, more than six travel agencies have developed nearly 25 tour programs with a variety of themes such as "Journey to Touch the Pristine Nature of Southern Danang," "Quảng Land Legends - Peaceful Nature"... helping to strengthen the connection between the central city area and the south.

The infrastructure and connectivity here are very convenient, with six hotels (3–5 stars) and many community lodging facilities. Famous destinations such as Phú Ninh Lake, Lộc Yên Ancient Village, Mường Village, Tak Po, and the Ngọc Linh ginseng area are all easily accessible via National Route 1A, Danang – Quảng Ngãi Expressway, Danang – Chu Lai Coastal Road, and National Route 40B.