External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Oct 5 to 10
From October 5 to 10, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
- Promote substantive cooperation with localities and partners in the Russian Federation
- Danang promotes its film potential at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival
- The 5th Danang Asia Film Festival in 2027 is expected to be held from June 24 to July 3, 2027
- 2,709 billion VND invested in the construction and business of infrastructure for WHA Danang Industrial Park
- The Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang gradually affirms its global position
- Exchange of cooperation opportunities to send labor to work in the State of Thuringia (Federal Republic of Germany)
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Promote substantive cooperation with localities and partners in the Russian Federation
On the afternoon of October 6, during the meeting with the newly appointed Consul General of the Russian Federation in Danang Igor Samvelovich Bayazov, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyễn Đức Dũng affirmed that Danang always values, preserves, and promotes the traditional friendly relations with the Russian Federation; at the same time, he hopes that the Consul General will continue to serve as a bridge, contributing to strengthening relations and expanding cooperation between Danang and Russian localities, organizations, and businesses.
On the afternoon of October 8, meeting with the Consul General of the Russian Federation in Danang Igor Samvelovich Bayazov, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng affirmed that Danang is ready to facilitate the Consulate General in effectively implementing foreign affairs activities, contributing to strengthening cooperative relations between the two sides.
Highly appreciating the development of Danang, Consul General Igor Baiazov stated that he will actively connect and promote investment cooperation between Russian enterprises and Vietnam, especially in the Central region and Danang; at the same time, he will enhance the introduction of the potential and strengths of Russian localities to Vietnamese enterprises.
On the morning of October 7, when receiving the new Consul General of the Russian Federation in Danang Igor Samvelovich Bayazov, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh expressed the hope that the new Consul General would continue to promote his role as a bridge, supporting the promotion of Danang's investment environment, potential, and cooperation opportunities to the Russian business community; at the same time, fostering relations between the city and Russian localities in areas such as exchange, human resource training, tourism, and mutually beneficial cooperation.
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Danang promotes its film potential at the 2026 Busan International Film Festival
Within the framework of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, from October 9 to 13, 2026, the City People's Committee, in coordination with the Vietnam Cinema Development Promotion Association, organized a promotional booth to introduce the Danang Asia Film Festival at the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM).
The Danang promotional space at ACFM showcases images and videos of natural landscapes, scenic spots, and locations with potential filming sites, along with publications introducing local specialty products.
Through this, Danang presents itself as a dynamic city with rich creative potential, offering diverse landscapes ranging from beaches, mountains, and rivers to modern urban areas, as well as distinctive cultural and heritage spaces, meeting the varied needs of film production activities.
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The 5th Danang Asia Film Festival in 2027 is expected to be held from June 24 to July 3, 2027
According to the plan of the City People's Committee, the 5th Danang Asia Film Festival in 2027 (DANAFF V) with the slogan "DANAFF - A Bridge from Asia to the World" is expected to be held from June 24 to July 3, 2027.
The official event duration is expected to be 7 days, from June 27 to July 3, 2027; some extended activities will be organized over approximately 10 days, from June 24 to July 3, 2027.
The main events include the opening ceremony, closing ceremony, and awards presentation at the Ariyana International Convention Center, broadcast live on Vietnam Television (VTV), and simultaneously on Danang newspapers, radio, local television stations, and digital platforms.
The film screening program for competition features two categories: the "Asian Film Competition Awards" and the "Vietnamese Film Competition Awards."
Non-competitive film screening programs include "Vietnam Cinema Today," introducing Vietnamese films produced from May 1, 2026, to April 15, 2027, that have been licensed for distribution and selected by the Organizing Committee; the Vietnam Film Selection Program; Panorama of Asian Cinema; introduction of films from APEC cinema industries; a thematic film screening program about Danang selected by the locality (if any); and screenings of some films from partners and internationally renowned guests in the film industry.
Professional activities, training, and promotion include the seminar "Images of Women in Vietnamese Films," the seminar "Developing the Film Industry - International Experiences and Lessons for Vietnam," the APEC Film Forum, APEC Cinema Spotlight, master classes with international film experts, the DANAFF Talents program, the "Nurturing Talent" workshop for young people with potential and a passion for acting, and the Project Incubator (Film Project Market).
The film festival also organizes an industry connection program (DANAFF Industry Days), DANAFF’s Cinephiles program aimed at building a film-loving community in Danang, and awards the Film Achievement Award to up to three outstanding filmmakers from around the world or Asia.
Side activities include: incense offerings by artists participating in the film festival; DANAFF booths; outdoor film screenings and audience interactions; press meetings with filmmakers and Vietnamese and international film stars; and the Cinema Talk program for exchanges between domestic and international filmmakers. Notably, the experiential space “Danang - A Film Destination” will showcase images and information about prominent filming locations, shooting location data via QR codes, as well as information on infrastructure, hotels, transportation, equipment, personnel, and support procedures for film crews…
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2,709 billion VND invested in the construction and business of infrastructure for WHA Danang Industrial Park
The City People's Committee approves the investment policy and simultaneously approves the investor for the project of construction and infrastructure business of WHA Danang Industrial Park with a scale of 400 hectares, total investment of VND 2,709 billion (approximately USD 105 million).
The investor implementing the project is WHA Industrial Development International (SG) Pte. Ltd. The project has a scale of 400 hectares, located in Thăng Bình Commune and Đồng Dương Commune.
The proposed schedule of the project timeline is as follows: the investment preparation phase will last from the second quarter of 2026 to the fourth quarter of 2027; the land clearance and handover work is expected from the fourth quarter of 2026 to the first quarter of 2031. The project will be carried out in 2 phases, including phase 1 with a scale of 200 hectares, from the fourth quarter of 2027 to the fourth quarter of 2030; phase 2 with a scale of 200 hectares, from the first quarter of 2031 to the first quarter of 2034.
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The Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang gradually affirms its global position
In the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI) 40 ranking, the Vietnam International Financial Centre in Danang (VIFC-DN) is ranked 71st out of 117, alongside VIFC-HCMC (ranked 67), placing Vietnam on the global financial map.
From this foundation, VIFC-DN is committed to continuously improving its institutional framework, developing human resources, promoting new financial products, and expanding global connections, while accompanying investors in building a transparent business ecosystem and a safe and modern living environment, gradually becoming a bridge to attract global financial capital and initiatives to Danang.
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Exchange of cooperation opportunities to send labor to work in the State of Thuringia (Federal Republic of Germany)
On the afternoon of October 8, Deputy Director of the Department of Home Affairs Nguyễn Quí Quý chaired a working session with the delegation from the state of Thuringia (Federal Republic of Germany) regarding workforce needs, recruitment connections, German language training, and cooperation directions for sending Danang workers to work in this locality.
During the meeting, both sides discussed the possibility of coordinating German language training, connecting vocational education and language training institutions, enhancing the capacity of teaching staff, and ensuring a workforce that meets the requirements of the German labor market. The cooperation content also aimed to identify language requirements and training programs suitable for each occupational group.
Both sides intend to prioritize industries in Thuringia with high labor demand that match Danang’s training and labor supply capabilities, including nursing, elderly care, and several other professions.
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External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Oct 19 to 24
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Within the framework of his visit to Vietnam, on the evening of October 23, the special aircraft carrying Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk and the high-ranking Polish delegation arrived at Da Nang International Airport.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Oct 26 to 31
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Chairman of the City People's Committee visits Carlsberg Headquarter in Denmark
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