Leaders of the Da Nang People’s Committee
Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng
- Date of Birth: October 21, 1974
- Hometown: Hanoi city
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional Qualification: Doctorate in Economic Management
Position:
- Deputy Secretary of Danang city Party Committee,
- Secretary of the Party Committee of the People's Committee
- Chairman of Danang city People's Committee
Hồ Kỳ Minh
- Date of birth: May 1, 1971
- Hometown: Hoa Lien, Hoa Vang, Đà Nẵng City
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: Doctor of Economics majoring in Finance, currency circulation, credit; Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Economics majoring in Industrial Management and Business
Position:
- Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee
- Permanent Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Đà Nẵng City
Phan Thái Bình
- Date of birth: August 12, 1974
- Gender: Male
- Hometown: Que Xuan 2 commune, Que Son district, Quang Nam province
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: Master of Law
Position:
- Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee
- Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Đà Nẵng City
Trần Nam Hưng
- Date of birth: November 14, 1973
- Hometown: Dien Tien Commune, Dien Ban District, Quang Nam Province
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: Master of Economic Management
Position:
- Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee
- Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Đà Nẵng City
Lê Quang Nam
- Date of birth: October 19, 1970
- Hometown: Thua Thien Hue
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: Doctor of Engineering
Position:
- Member of City Party Committee
- Vice Chairman of City People's Committee
Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi
- Date of birth: October 31, 1976
- Hometown: Ngu Hanh Son Ward, Đà Nẵng City
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: PhD in Political Economy, Bachelor of French, Bachelor of Business Administration
Position:
- Member of City Party Committee
- Vice Chairman of Đà Nẵng City People's Committee
Hồ Quang Bửu
- Date of birth: May 24, 1972
- Hometown: Tam Dan commune, Phu Ninh district, Quang Nam province
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: PhD in Telecommunication Engineering
Position:
- Member of City Party Committee.
- Vice Chairman of Đà Nẵng City People's Committee
Trần Anh Tuấn
- Date of birth: November 25, 1969
- Hometown: Binh Hai commune, Thang Binh district, Quang Nam province
- Ethnicity: Kinh
- Professional qualifications: Master of Public Policy, University of Law
Position:
- Member of City Party Committee
- Vice Chairman of Đà Nẵng City People's Committee
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Danang International Passenger Terminal </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Japan proposes to provide surfing training services in Danang </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Strengthening connectivity and long-term investment cooperation with Japanese enterprises </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Opening of the 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival, Danang 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang welcomes the first flight from Moscow (Russian Federation) </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang ranks 554th in the global startup ecosystem </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Science exhibition “Universe - Humans - Intelligence”</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Danang International Passenger Terminal </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">The Danang International Passenger Terminal Expansion Project (T2) officially commenced with a total investment of nearly 1,500 billion VND. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">The project aims to meet the strong growth demand of the international aviation market, enhance operational capacity, increase international connectivity, and drive the development of tourism, commerce, investment, and high-quality services in the city. After the terminal’s expansion, the total area will reach approximately 21,085 square meters; the number of check-in counters will increase from 54 to 85; the number of departure gates with jet bridges will rise from 4 to 7; and the baggage handling system will be upgraded to modern standards. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, Lê Quang Nam, affirmed that the authorities will continue to accompany and facilitate the project to remain on schedule, contributing to realizing the synchronization of developing the aviation, logistics, and tourism ecosystem in the Central region.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Japan proposes to provide surfing training services in Danang </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">At the working session on the morning of May 18, Mr. Hironori Sakai, Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, proposed establishing a legal entity in Danang to provide surfing training services and related activities. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee, Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi, assessed that this is an appropriate orientation in line with the city's strategy for developing marine tourism, water sports, and the environment. Danang assigned the relevant departments and agencies to coordinate and support research on legal procedures, consider the possibility of organizing an International Surfing Competition, while promoting the establishment of a friendship relationship between Da Nang and Wakayama Province (Japan), expanding investment cooperation and promoting the marine tourism image.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Strengthening connectivity and long-term investment cooperation with Japanese enterprises </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the working session with the Delegation of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Danang (JCCID) on the morning of May 20, Deputy Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường highly appreciated the role of JCCID in connecting the Japanese business community with the city government, contributing to the creation of an effective and sustainable investment and business environment. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The city requested that JCCID continue to support the promotion of the investment environment, facilitate business connections, and promote investment, trade, and innovation cooperation. In addition, it suggested strengthening cooperation with Japanese businesses in training high-quality human resources in fields such as information technology, semiconductors, automation, and the Japanese language. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">JCCID Chairman Mashiko Michio affirmed that the organization will continue to accompany the city, promote investment and business cooperation, and contribute to the sustainable development of Danang.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Opening of the 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival, Danang 2026 </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival opened in Hội An Ward, continuing to nurture The Vietnam - Japan friendship based on a relationship of over 400 years of cultural exchange. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taking place from May 22 to 24, the festival offers many unique cultural and artistic activities such as street art exchanges in the area of Cầu Pagoda; reenactment of the “Parade of Princess Ngọc Hoa and Merchant Araki Sotaro” on the streets of ancient Hội An; exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls, calligraphy performances, and Ikebana flower arrangement art.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 opened at East Sea Park, marking a new step in promoting local culture and identity through cuisine. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On this occasion, the city launched the Danang Culinary Digital Map – ShopeeFood, helping residents and visitors easily explore prominent culinary destinations in the area. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Within the framework of the festival, the Danang Food Tours 2026 series will take place from May to December, connecting Danang city with wards of Hội An, Điện Bàn, Tam Kỳ, and Đại Lộc, expanding the culinary experience journey linked to traditional craft villages, local communities, and Quảng heritage. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Contributing to the development of cultural and culinary tourism while preserving and maintaining the traditional values of the locality, the Hội An Đông Ward also organizes the “Hội An Đông Traditional Cake Festival 2026” from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on May 23 at Cẩm Châu Market to widely promote the quintessence of Quảng folk cuisine.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang welcomes the first flight from Moscow (Russian Federation) </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The direct flight from Moscow to Danang, operated by Anex Tour Vietnam in collaboration with Vietjet Air, landed at Danang International Airport on the morning of May 23, bringing 377 passengers to the city. This is an important milestone marking the restoration of direct connections with the Russian market after many years.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang ranks 554th in the global startup ecosystem </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">According to the “Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026” report published by StartupBlink, Danang has risen 212 places, reaching 554th in the world, compared to 766th in 2025. The city is also one of the 20 exemplary ecosystems selected to present a paper on the goal of developing a smart, sustainable, and international-class innovative urban area by 2030. This result demonstrates that Danang's startup environment is becoming increasingly dynamic, open, and deeply connected internationally.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Science exhibition “Universe - Humans - Intelligence”</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Danang Museum is organizing the science exhibition "Universe - Humanity - Intelligence" (UMI) on the occasion of International Museum Day and Vietnam Science and Technology Day. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The exhibition presents advanced scientific research from Germany through modern, highly interactive displays, focusing on five main themes: the universe, human history, the brain, the Anthropocene, and artificial intelligence. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">After Hanoi, Danang is the second stop for the exhibition in Vietnam. The exhibition is open free of charge from May 18 to June 18, 2026, at Danang Museum.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Opening of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Strengthening cooperation with localities in China </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang promotes cooperation with the Republic of Austria on infrastructure and smart cities </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Promoting cooperation with France to develop an international financial center </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang affirms its position as a destination for global innovation capital </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang shares experiences in infrastructure development, promoting transportation connectivity with Laos </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang enhances international cooperation with Belarus </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang strengthens friendship and cooperation with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Central and Central Highlands enterprises discuss solutions to adapt to economic fluctuations and green transformation </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- An Hải Festival 2026: A cultural, entertainment, and culinary summer destination by the Danang beach</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Opening of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 officially opened on the evening of May 30 with the theme "Danang – United Horizons."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This year, the festival brings together 10 fireworks teams from 8 countries and territories, including 4 teams participating for the first time: Macau (China), Australia, France, and Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the opening night, the performances by the host team Danang (Vietnam) and the reigning champion Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks (China) painted a dazzling picture of life, the beauty of the blue planet, and the aspiration to connect humans with nature, leading the audience on a journey of exaltation through masterpieces of light, music, and art.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Strengthening cooperation with localities in China</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the Chinese Consul General in Danang, Dong Bich Du, on the morning of May 25, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyễn Đức Dũng highly appreciated the cooperation and investment support activities between Danang and Chinese localities in the fields of science and technology, investment, services, tourism, and trade; at the same time, he hopes to continue expanding cooperation, strengthening connectivity, and promoting the role of the Chinese Consulate General in Danang as a bridge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Recognizing Danang's important role in the Central - Central Highlands region, Ms. Dong Bich Du hopes that the City People's Council will continue to promote local exchanges, facilitate Chinese enterprises to invest and conduct business; expand cooperation in people-to-people exchanges, tourism, culture, and effectively coordinate the organization of the China-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Year.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Next, at the meeting with Ms. Dong Bich Du - Consul General of China in Danang on the afternoon of May 26, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng highly appreciated the connecting role of the Chinese Consulate General in promoting friendship and cooperation between Danang and localities in China; he expressed the hope that in the coming time, the Consulate General would continue to be an important bridge to enhance cooperative activities across many fields.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Ms. Dong Bich Du - Consul General of China in Danang, highly valued the development potential and investment environment of Danang; at the same time, she stated that the Chinese side is encouraging capable enterprises to expand cooperation and investment in the city.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes cooperation with the Republic of Austria on infrastructure and smart cities</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the delegation led by Mr. Philipp Agathonos - Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Vietnam, on the afternoon of May 25, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee, Hồ Kỳ Minh, discussed cooperation on strategic infrastructure and smart city development. Danang hopes to expand cooperation with the Republic of Austria and international partners in sharing experiences and transferring technology towards a modern and sustainable urban area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Vietnam highly appreciated Danang's development orientation and expressed readiness to support the feasibility study of phase 1 of the urban railway project, promote cooperation on data-based urban governance, smart transportation, and digital infrastructure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides also discussed the plan for implementing the contents of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Danang City People's Committee and the Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development (AED) signed in March 2026. At the same time, they agreed to implement pre-feasibility research projects for the city's urban railway and maintain regular exchanges throughout the cooperation process.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promoting cooperation with France to develop an international financial center</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the courtesy meeting with the Consul General of the French Republic in Hồ Chí Minh City, Etienne Ranaivoson, on the afternoon of May 29, the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee, Hồ Kỳ Minh, requested that the French side continue to support the introduction of potential investors and partners to explore cooperation opportunities in Danang, particularly in projects such as the International Financial Center, Free Trade Zone, and port development.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Etienne Ranaivoson highly appreciated Damang's development orientation in the fields of green finance and financial technology and also stated that Paris Europlace has many strengths in investment connection, green finance development, digital assets, and the establishment of legal frameworks for financial technology.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition, the two localities also exchanged views on cooperation orientations with French partners, especially with the Paris Europlace Financial Association, and agreed to promote collaboration in the areas of green finance, innovation, carbon market development, digital transformation, and infrastructure investment connectivity.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang affirms its position as a destination for global innovation capital</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang Venture and Angel Investment Forum 2026 (DAVAS 2026), themed “Innovation Meets Global Investment,” gathers over 30 investment funds, 120 international experts, and 62 technology startups in the fields of AI, Web3, blockchain, fintech, healthtech, edtech, greentech, among others.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Hồ Quang Bửu, DAVAS 2026 is not only a meeting place for startups and investment funds but also a forum for connecting knowledge, technology, management experience, and new development visions. The city expects the forum to strongly promote innovative startup activities, attract high-quality capital flows, and expand international connections for the local startup ecosystem.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">DAVAS 2026 sees participation from major investment funds such as Quest Ventures, Do Ventures, ThinkZone Ventures, Antler, MEXC Ventures, with a total capital of more than 5 billion USD. At the forum, startups participating will pitch and raise funds directly in front of international investment funds.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the Forum, the Department of Science and Technology is organizing the Web3 Developers’ Conference – Web3 Builders’ Summit 2026 (W3BS), bringing together strategic partners, investment funds, technology enterprises, and the Web3 development community both domestically and regionally.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The program focuses on three main thematic groups: Vietnam's Web3 infrastructure, the future of currency and stablecoins, and the tokenization of assets and real-world assets (RWA). In addition to specialized discussion sessions, W3BS 2026 will also host "Lightning Debate" sessions addressing various issues of interest to the Web3 community, such as stablecoins and the traditional banking system, RWA yields compared to DeFi-native, or AI security combined with Web3.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang shares experiences in infrastructure development, promoting transportation connectivity with Laos</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the Task Force of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Laos People's Democratic Republic on the morning of May 27, Deputy Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam stated that Danang is always ready to share experiences, strengthen connections, and coordinate with localities and agencies of Laos to promote comprehensive cooperation between the two sides, especially in urban planning, traffic management, and logistics development.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Highly appreciating the experiences shared by Danang, Minister Leklay Sivilay expressed the hope that both sides would continue to strengthen cooperation in the fields of transport, logistics, and cross-border traffic infrastructure connectivity to promote regional economic development, expand goods trade, and enhance the efficiency of the East-West Economic Corridor in the time ahead.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang enhances international cooperation with Belarus</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 28, during the meetings with the Consul General of Belarus in Hồ Chí Minh City, Alexander Sidoruk, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường expressed his hope that the Consul General would support the opening of a charter flight to Da Nang, promote cultural and tourism exchanges, and connect businesses to explore investment and import-export opportunities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Alexander Sidoruk affirmed that Belarus regards Danang as a potential partner for expanding interregional cooperation; he also mentioned that Mogilev Province wishes to renew the cooperation agreement with Danang following the merger.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang strengthens friendship and cooperation with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the reception and working session with the delegation from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) on the afternoon of May 28 Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường requested support for Danang's participation in the CAEXPO, connection of enterprises with Chinese partners, and promotion of cooperation in the fields of AI, information technology, renewable energy, smart healthcare, tourism, and education.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Luo Xanning, highly appreciated Danang's development potential and affirmed that he would continue to promote substantive cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, education, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the Danang City People's Committee and the Guangxi Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the relationship of friendly cooperation between the two localities.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Central and Central Highlands enterprises discuss solutions to adapt to economic fluctuations and green transformation</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Central - Central Highlands Regional Business Conference 2026, themed “Central - Central Highlands Enterprises Facing Global Economic Fluctuations and the Green Transformation Trend,” gathered nearly 300 representatives from international organizations, economic experts, and the business community in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu, affirmed that Danang identifies green and sustainable development as a consistent orientation, aiming to build the city into a major socio-economic center of the country and Southeast Asia, following an ecological, modern, smart, and livable approach. The city is committed to accompanying businesses and investors in creating a favorable business environment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the Central - Central Highlands VCCI, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Danang City, along with domestic and international partners, signed cooperation agreements on people-to-people diplomacy, management training, business support for trade connections, and international integration.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>An Hải Festival 2026: A cultural, entertainment, and culinary summer destination by the Danang beach</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The annual cultural and marine tourism event series “An Hải Festival 2026” with the theme “Sound Waves & Tastes” will take place from June 6 to 14 at East Sea Park, along Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, and Mỹ Khê – An Hải Beach.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The highlight is the artistic space “Sound Waves,” featuring acoustic nights, DJ performances, the fusion of Central Highlands gongs with EDM, and beachside film screenings, along with activities such as bamboo basket boat demonstrations, artistic basket rowing, beach volleyball, and community games.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The “Tastes” space gathers 50-70 food stalls, OCOP products, and local specialties, supporting QR code payment. The festival will conclude with the Flashlight Night and a communal singing session by An Hải Beach.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang promotes cooperation with Japan in various fields</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy makes a friendly visit to Danang city</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang – Se Kong signs a coordination agreement to upgrade the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- The Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Danang city organizes personnel restructuring</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang and Hitachi exchange cooperation orientation on AI and smart cities</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang marks its presence on the international sports map</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- “Igniting” the opening night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- The 22nd Hội An – Japan Cultural Exchange Event takes place from May 22 to 24</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes cooperation with Japan in various fields</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the meeting with the Consul General of Japan in Danang, Mori Takero, on the afternoon of May 13, Chairman of the Danang People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng highly appreciated the cooperative relationship between Danang and Japan in the fields of culture, education, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. In the near future, the city will host the Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange program and the Vietnam - Japan Festival, contributing to strengthening cooperative relations between Danang and Japanese localities and partners.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition, the Chairman of the City People’s Committee hopes that Japan will continue to support areas such as high-tech agriculture, education, healthcare, innovation, human resource development, and infrastructure in the mountainous regions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Mori Takero expressed a desire to restore the Japanese language training program in the Liên Chiểu area as in the past. The Chairman of the City People’s Committee agreed in principle and also suggested that the training should not only be structured, but also linked to career orientation and employment opportunities for students.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy makes a friendly visit to Danang city</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 15, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng received a courtesy visit from the delegation of the Royal Canadian Navy led by Angus Topshee.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Chairman of the City People's Committee affirmed that the visit holds significant importance in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Canada, particularly in the fields of defense and naval affairs. He also stated that Danang is ready to facilitate expanded cooperation, training, and experience sharing between the Vietnam Navy and the Canadian Navy, contributing to ensuring maritime security and safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Admiral Angus Topshee expressed his pleasure that both sides have engaged in many practical cooperative and exchange activities. The visit of HMCS Charlottetown not only contributes to enhancing Vietnam–Canada defense cooperation but also provides the delegation with the opportunity to learn about the culture, people, and dynamic development of Danang.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Royal Canadian Navy ship HMCS Charlottetown docked at Tiên Sa Port and began its friendly visit to Danang from May 15 to 18 as part of Operation HORIZON, contributing to promoting Canada's cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the stay in Danang, the delegation will pay courtesy visits to the city leadership, the 5th Military Region Command, and the 3rd Naval Region Command; participate in professional and sports exchanges with the Vietnam Navy, engage in exchanges at the University of Danang, and visit the Center for Support of Victims of Agent Orange and disadvantaged children in the city.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang – Se Kong signs a coordination agreement to upgrade the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the bilateral survey at the Tây Giang (Danang) - Ka Lum (Sekong) border gate area on the morning of May 14, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Phan Thái Bình and Chairman of the Sekong Provincial Government Committee Khanty Silavongsath agreed on the policy and coordination plans to prepare the necessary conditions to upgrade the Tây Giang - Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides conducted a field survey, determining the scope of the border gate area, suitable locations, and coordinates to serve planning purposes, forming the basis for proposing adjustments to the planning and developing the design for the main border gate.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of the same day, the leaders of the two localities co-chaired a meeting and signed a joint coordination plan to implement the roadmap for upgrading the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate. According to the plan, by May 2026, the dossier determining the scope of the border gate area will be completed; from June 2026 to June 2027, relevant planning will be finalized; in the 2027-2029 period, investment will focus on transportation infrastructure and works in the border gate area; in the first quarter of 2030, the governments of the two countries will be presented with a proposal to consider upgrading it to a main border gate.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>The Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Danang city organizes personnel restructuring</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The 4th Conference of the Executive Committee for the 2024 - 2029 term unanimously decided to elect additional members of the Party Committee, Deputy Chairwoman of the City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi, to join the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee, and to hold the position of Chairwoman of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association of Danang City for the 2024 - 2029 term.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">After the reorganization, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association of the city for the 2024 - 2029 term consists of 18 members.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang and Hitachi exchange cooperation orientation on AI and smart cities</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 15, Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu and leaders of Hitachi Digital Services Vietnam Co., Ltd. discussed the strategic cooperation direction in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, and digital transformation. At the same time, they explored the possibility of establishing long-term cooperation programs to help enhance technological capabilities, attract high-quality investment, and develop AI human resources for Da Nang city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Hitachi Digital Services Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Hitachi DSVN) is a member company of the Hitachi Group. In Da Nang, the company has a branch at Phi Long Building, 52 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Hải Châu Ward.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang marks its presence on the international sports map</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the VNG IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 and VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang 2026 Awards Ceremony, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented awards to athletes who achieved outstanding results in each category, while also announcing the list of athletes who earned the right to participate in international competitions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This season left a strong impression in terms of organizational scale, sportsmanship, and community values. Danang's being selected by the global IRONMAN Organization to host the event is a source of pride for the city and helps affirm its position as a leading destination for international cultural, sports, and tourism events in the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 5,000 athletes, along with their family members, stayed and visited the city during the event.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>“Igniting” the opening night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will open on May 30 with the theme "Nature," marking the start of the competition between the Danang International Fireworks Team and Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display Co., Ltd (China).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition to the fireworks displays, the opening night of DIFF 2026 will also be an "artistic feast," featuring performances by singers Hồ Ngọc Hà, Hoàng Hải, Hà Nhi, Nguyễn Trần Trung Quân, nearly 70 Vietnamese dancers, and more than 30 international artists from Sun World Ba Na Hills.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the review meeting on the preparation work for organizing DIFF 2026 held on the afternoon of May 13, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi requested that members of the Organizing Committee enhance their responsibility, actively and proactively coordinate with relevant agencies, units, and localities to ensure that the activities at the Festival take place safely and in a civilized manner, without errors or delays. In particular, attention should be paid to ensuring absolute safety in terms of security and order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting, rescue operations, environmental sanitation, and food safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the most current report, the basic operations have been on schedule, meeting the required standards, especially regarding the construction of the grandstand, stage, firing area, fireworks import procedures, promotion and media activities, as well as the development of plans to ensure security and order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting, and logistical support for the participating teams.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>The 22nd Hội An – Japan Cultural Exchange Event takes place from May 22 to 24</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Event, Danang 2026, will take place from May 22 to 24 in the Hội An Ancient Town. The opening ceremony will be held at 7:30 PM on May 22 at An Hội Sculpture Garden, with the participation of numerous Vietnamese and Japanese art troupes.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The highlight of the event is a series of continuous activities throughout the ancient town, such as street art exchanges, the reenactment of the “Procession of Princess Ngọc Hoa and Merchant Araki Sotaro,” an exhibition of traditional Japanese dolls, calligraphy and Ikebana demonstrations, performances of traditional and contemporary arts, along with a Cosplay contest and many cultural experience activities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, exhibition spaces displaying Hội An - Japan cultural exchanges, the tour program “Remnants of Japan,” introductions to Japanese cuisine, tourism, and characteristic cultural products will also be organized, contributing to a lively festival atmosphere.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- National Scientific Workshop on Preserving Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Heritage</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Ranked Among Top 9 Global Festivals</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- April 30 – May 1 Events Programme: Spreading Traditional Values and Energizing Summer Tourism</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- 14 Teams Compete in the 2026 Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- AI Technology Tells the Story of Birdsongs</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>National Scientific Workshop on Preserving Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Heritage</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During a meeting on the morning of April 29 to implement plans for the national scientific workshop on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi requested that relevant units prepare content thoroughly to ensure scientific quality, progress, and organizational efficiency.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the plan, the workshop, titled "Research on Preserving and Promoting the Cultural Heritage Values of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery," is scheduled for May 15, 2026, in Da Nang. It will feature over 200 delegates from central and local agencies, scientists, and religious organizations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The scientific content of the workshop has been shaped with the participation of many prestigious experts and scientists. The workshop is an especially meaningful event, through which the city hopes to receive many valuable recommendations and proposals from managers, experts, and scientists in promoting the cultural heritage values of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Ranked Among Top 9 Global Festivals</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 was voted by the renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the top 9 must-experience festivals on the planet. It is the sole representative from Vietnam on this list.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">DIFF was praised for its professional scale, world-class pyrotechnic displays synchronized with music, and modern technology. The event is recognized not just as a competition, but as a comprehensive series of festive, artistic, and entertainment activities that enliven Da Nang’s tourism atmosphere.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Being honored in this prestigious ranking further affirms the attraction and brand of DIFF on the global tourism map. At the same time, it demonstrates Da Nang's efforts in developing large-scale event tourism products, enhancing competitiveness, and attracting domestic and international tourists.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>April 30 – May 1 Events Programme: Spreading Traditional Values and Energizing Summer Tourism</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In celebration of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, and the 140th International Workers' Day, Da Nang organized a series of cultural, sports, and tourism activities, educating on patriotism, and creating a vibrant atmosphere for residents and tourists.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Prominent are tribute activities such as incense offerings and commemorations at martyrs' cemeteries, historical relics, and religious establishments across many localities, demonstrating the ethics of gratitude while fostering a sense of responsibility in building the homeland.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In parallel, the city is organizing a series of large-scale cultural, artistic, and sporting events. The "Da Nang Beach Tourism Season 2026" opening program features many attractive activities; the "Peaceful Fatherland" Gala, along with exhibitions, experiences, and art performances, serves as a highlight to attract a large number of residents and visitors.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, tourist areas and attractions are simultaneously launching new products combined with incentive programs, contributing to an enhanced experience. This</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">series of activities not only promotes summer tourism but also contributes to advertising the image of Da Nang as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>14 Teams Compete in the 2026 Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the morning of April 30, 14 domestic and international teams competed in the Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition to improve rescue skills and ensure visitor safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The competition included 15 events split between the beach at East Sea Park (An Hai Ward) and the high-performance swimming pool (Hoa Cuong Ward).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the beach, there are 9 events such as: beach sprints, relay swimming, team surf paddling, rescue tube rescues, rescue board relays, flag grabbing, and coracle racing... Meanwhile, 6 events at the pool focus on specialized skills such as: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), victim towing relays, 10m line throws, line throw relays, and 50m victim carries...</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">After hours of dramatic competition, the First Prize overall went to the CEBU ONE team (Philippines). The Second Prize overall belonged to the SABAH team (Malaysia), and the Third Prize overall went to the HAMMERHEAD ONE team (Singapore).</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>AI Technology Tells the Story of Birdsongs</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Da Nang is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for birdsong recognition, creating a new approach to biodiversity conservation and community experience.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The "AI Tells Birdsong Stories" model has been deployed through listening stations in natural ecosystems like the Dam River and Cua Garden (Southern Da Nang).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The AI system will record sounds, identify bird species, and provide information regarding their characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, helping residents and tourists gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This project is supported by international organizations, including partners from Switzerland, to promote green urban initiatives and sustainable development.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Promote comprehensive cooperation between Danang and Champasak (Laos) </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Accelerate the progress of the project “Integrated Adaptive Development of Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)” </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Danang promotes a sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem through IPS Vietnam 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Inaugurate the VIETBUILD International Exhibition Danang 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Over 4,700 athletes participate in the IRONMAN 2026 in Danang </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- May 6 each year is Vietnam Logistics Day</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promote comprehensive cooperation between Danang and Champasak (Laos)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the courtesy meeting with the high-level delegation from Champasak Province, led by Mr. Alounxai Sounnalath, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Provincial Party Secretary, and Chairman of the Champasak Provincial People's Council, on the afternoon of May 8, Central Committee Member, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the Danang National Assembly Delegation Lê Ngọc Quang emphasized that Danang always prioritizes cooperative relations with the southern and central provinces of Laos, including Champasak Province. The friendship between the two localities has continued to develop in a substantive and effective manner and is increasingly deepening.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Danang will continue to grant 100% scholarships to Champasak international students; send teachers to teach Vietnamese; receive officials for experience exchange; promote business connections, investment, and tourism. The city is also developing a plan to strengthen cooperation with Lao localities for the period 2026-2030.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Secretary of the Champasak Provincial Party Committee, Alounxai Sounnalath, stated that the visit aims to concretize the cooperation content for the period 2026-2030, while also surveying the fields of tourism, agriculture, industry, and investment promotion. He requested that Danang continue to support Champasak students studying in the city and encourage Danang businesses to invest locally.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides agreed to enhance the exchange of delegations, promote cooperation across multiple sectors, and witness the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding on cooperation between Danang partners and enterprises and those of Champasak province in various fields.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the same morning, during a working session with the Danang Digital Transformation and Strategic Technology Center, the delegation from Champasak Province (Lao People's Democratic Republic), led by the Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Champasak Provincial People's Council, Alounxai Sounnalath, discussed numerous topics related to the model of digital technology development, innovation, and urban</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">infrastructure investment of the city; with a focus on human resource training, software applications, artificial intelligence (AI) development, digital transformation in state management, and the development of the digital economy and digital society.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman Alounxai Sounnalath expressed the desire for the city to support provincial officials in participating in advanced training courses on AI, digital transformation, and software applications; at the same time, he suggested sharing mechanisms and policies to attract technology enterprises for investment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the working delegation engaged with the Management Board of Priority Infrastructure Investment Projects of Danang City to learn about major infrastructure works, transportation projects, urban renovation, and the city's strategic infrastructure development orientation.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Accelerate the progress of the project “Integrated Adaptive Development of Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the World Bank (WB) mission on the project 'Integrated Adaptive Development for Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)' on the morning of May 6, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng requested accelerating the implementation progress in order to quickly realize investment effectiveness; at the same time, he affirmed that the city will utilize existing resettlement areas, ensure timely handover of land, and proactively provide construction materials.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The project has a total capital of 2,723 billion VND, to be implemented during the period 2026 – 2031 in 8 communes and wards in the southern area of the city, aiming to enhance disaster adaptation capacity, reduce flooding, improve transport and irrigation infrastructure, and strengthen coastal connectivity.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The project includes dredging work on the Trường Giang River, constructing the Tam Kỳ flood drainage complex, and 7 bridges. Currently, investment preparation work is basically completed, with some items expected to commence construction in May 2026.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes a sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem through IPS Vietnam 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the Policy Innovation & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Forum – Vietnam 2026 (IPS Vietnam 2026) on the morning of May 7, Deputy Chairman of the Danang</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">City People's Committee, Hồ Quang Bửu, stated that Danang is oriented towards developing an ecological urban area and a green economy, and aspires to become a hub for connecting sustainable energy initiatives in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The forum focused on discussions about energy transition policies, the roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, investment mechanisms, and the SAF value chain connection in Vietnam. During the event, numerous memoranda of understanding were signed to promote the development of the SAF ecosystem, innovation, and green transformation in Vietnam.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Da Nang City affirmed that it would continue to create favorable conditions for the investment environment and accompany partners in implementing cooperative initiatives in the field of green energy and sustainable development.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Inaugurate the VIETBUILD International Exhibition Danang 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the opening ceremony of the VIETBUILD International Exhibition in Danang 2026 on the morning of May 6, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam emphasized that the exhibition is an opportunity for businesses to introduce new products and technologies, enhance trade promotion, investment cooperation, and expand markets in Danang and the Central region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The exhibition takes place from May 6 to 10, 2026, gathering 220 enterprises with nearly 1,000 booths, showcasing a variety of products and technologies in the fields of construction, building materials, interior and exterior decoration, electrical and lighting equipment, doors and accessories, machinery and equipment, green transportation, and energy efficiency. In addition, many specialized seminars and forums are organized within the framework of the exhibition.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 on the evening of May 7, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi stated that the festival is organized to make Quảng cuisine a distinctive tourism product, contributing to positioning Danang as an attractive culinary destination in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">With the theme "The Quintessence of Quảng Cuisine," the festival will take place from May 20 to 24, 2026, at East Sea Park, opening at 7:30 PM on May 21.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This year's festival focuses on a multi-sensory experience, allowing visitors to "touch - feel - live" with local culture through cuisine, festivities, and lifestyle. In 2026, the Larue beer brand will also accompany the festival for the first time with an experience space and the Beer Fest Night event.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Over 4,700 athletes participate in the IRONMAN 2026 in Danang</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The VNG IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 Multi-Sport Week and VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang 2026 has officially kicked off, gathering more than 4,700 athletes from over 90 countries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This season marks the first time Vietnam will host a full-distance VNG IRONMAN, while also celebrating the 10th season of VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang. The event opened on May 10 at East Sea Park.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Athletes will conquer the coastal routes of Danang in a triathlon. For VNG IRONMAN 70.3, the distances include a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run; for the full-distance IRONMAN, the competitions consist of a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride, and a 42.2 km run.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The sports week is expected to welcome around 1,800 international athletes, contributing to affirming Danang’s position as a leading sports tourism destination in Asia and as the largest triathlon festival ever held in Vietnam.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>May 6 each year is Vietnam Logistics Day</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Ministry of Industry and Trade recognizes May 6 every year as Vietnam Logistics Day, and the week containing May 6 every year as Vietnam Logistics Week.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The annual organization aims to raise awareness of the role of logistics services in socio-economic development, international integration, and national competitiveness; to promote logistics development towards digital transformation, green, and sustainable directions. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen international cooperation and attract investment in logistics infrastructure and technology, connecting Vietnam's logistics with the region and the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This occasion also serves to honor the business community and workers in the logistics sector; to promote innovation, high-tech applications, and the improvement of human resource quality.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Third Competition Night of DIFF 2026: A clash between two fireworks powerhouses, Japan and Italy</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang and ICCROM move toward building a Cooperation Mechanism for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Investment Decisions for Free Trade Zone Infrastructure Projects</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Call for leading corporations in Shenzhen to invest in the Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang connects with the Financial-Technological Ecosystem in Hong Kong (China)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang pioneers becoming an "AI City" </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Promoting cooperation with the Netherlands and the Russian Federation</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang is working with Indian Experts to Continue Revitalizing the E-F Tower Groups at Mỹ Sơn</p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Third Competition Night of DIFF 2026: A clash between two fireworks powerhouses, Japan and Italy</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On the evening of June 13, the third competition night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF 2026), themed "Culture," took place vibrantly, attracting a large number of residents and tourists. Despite heavy rain before the show started, the stands still reached 100% capacity.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The night witnessed a highly anticipated competition between Tamaya Kitahara Fireworks (Japan), representing the world-famous traditional Hanabi fireworks art, and Martarello Group S.R.L. (Italy), the team that won consecutive DIFF championships twice. With elaborate, creative, and emotionally charged performances, the two teams brought the audience a spectacular feast of light, further confirming the appeal of DIFF 2026.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang and ICCROM move toward building a Cooperation Mechanism for the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On June 12, in Italy, a delegation from Danang City worked with the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) to exchange cooperation opportunities in the field of heritage preservation and value promotion. Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh expressed his hope that ICCROM would support the city in heritage management, preservation, human resource training, and the restoration of monuments at Mỹ Sơn.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi requested ICCROM's support in preserving the Ma Nhai (Inscriptions) documentary heritage, advising on the planning of the Ngũ Hành Sơn (Marble Mountains) Landscape Site toward sustainable development, and assisting in preparing nomination dossiers for Ngũ Hành Sơn to become a World Cultural Heritage. The city also hopes ICCROM will accompany Danang's cultural diplomacy and heritage preservation activities in the coming time.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On the afternoon of the same day, working with the Embassy of Vietnam in Italy, Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh hoped that the Embassy would continue to support Danang in connecting with Italian localities, businesses, and partners in the fields of heritage preservation, cultural industries, investment, trade, tourism, and urban planning.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Ambassador Nguyễn Phương Anh highly appreciated the city's cooperation direction and expressed support for organizing the Genoa - Danang Conference to promote investment, trade, and tourism cooperation between the two localities.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Investment Decisions for Free Trade Zone Infrastructure Projects</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Within the framework of the Workshop "Danang FTZ and Investment Connection 2026" on June 13, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng affirmed that the Danang Free Trade Zone is a new growth driver and a gateway connecting the city with global production, trade, and logistics chains. The city will continue to improve strategic infrastructure, step up administrative reform, apply science and technology, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and study the expansion of the FTZ space to the South.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">In addition, a specialized seminar on the FTZ development model concluded that the new-generation FTZ is not only a preferential investment zone or a logistics hub but also a tool to promote institutional innovation, urban restructuring, and competitiveness enhancement.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The highlight of the program was the ceremony to hand over Decisions approving investment principles and Investment Registration Certificates for FTZ No. 2, FTZ No. 3, and FTZ No. 4 infrastructure projects. The Danang High-Tech Park and Industrial Zones Authority also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with KITA Group to study locations belonging to the Free Trade Zone in the city.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On the morning of the same day, during a working session to hear reports on the implementation status of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) 2, FTZ 3, and FTZ 4 projects, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng requested to set a goal to strive for the commencement of the FTZ 2 project on National Day, September 2, 2026; relevant units must focus highly and actively coordinate to resolve difficulties and ensure the project progresses on schedule.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Call for leading corporations in Shenzhen to invest in the Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On June 8 and 9 (local time), a delegation from Danang City led by Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh had working programs with many leading corporations, enterprises, and associations in the fields of finance, technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics in Shenzhen (China) to promote the investment environment and introduce specific mechanisms and policies of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang City (VIFC Danang).</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Danang City continues to expand its network of connections with international partners, promote cooperation in research, training, and technology transfer, and attract high-quality investment capital flows. The parties also agreed to strengthen information exchange, connect businesses, and implement specific cooperation activities in the coming time, contributing to building Danang into a financial, innovation, and technology hub in the region.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang connects with the Financial-Technological Ecosystem in Hong Kong (China)</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">From June 10 to 12 (local time), in Hong Kong (China), a delegation from Danang City led by Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh worked with leading regulatory agencies, financial institutions, associations, and businesses.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Through the working sessions, the delegation learned about experiences in building legal frameworks, developing digital finance, digital assets, capital markets, green finance, and sandbox mechanisms, while promoting the investment environment and policies of the Vietnam International Financial Center in Danang.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">In addition, the delegation will coordinate with Web3 Harbour to organize an event to promote the Center, attracting more than 70 representatives from leading financial institutions, investment funds, and fintech enterprises. Within the framework of the program, the delegation also worked with PCI Technology Group on smart city, traffic, and urban railway solutions, contributing to the development of Danang's connectivity infrastructure.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang pioneers becoming an "AI City"</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the ASEAN City Leaders Conference on June 8, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu affirmed that Danang is aiming to become an "AI City," taking science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation as new growth drivers.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">To achieve these goals, Danang has determined to focus on a growth model based on science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation, specifically: Capital (Blockchain) + Labor (Robot) + Knowledge (AI).</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Danang is committed to creating a transparent business environment and strongly applying digital government to serve businesses.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Promoting cooperation with the Netherlands and the Russian Federation</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">From June 3 to 10, a delegation from the Danang City People's Committee led by Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam paid a working visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Russian Federation to study international experience and promote cooperation in the fields of urban planning, public transport, logistics, seaports, and climate change response.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Within the framework of the business trip, the delegation worked with many agencies, organizations, and enterprises of the Netherlands and the Russian Federation to learn about modern urban development models, transport infrastructure management, logistics, seaports, and technology application solutions in urban management and operation. At the same time, they conducted field surveys of a number of typical works and models to reference experiences for the planning, investment, and infrastructure development process of Danang City in the coming time.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On this occasion, the delegation also held meetings with local authorities and Vietnamese diplomatic missions in the Netherlands and the Russian Federation to discuss future cooperation directions, while strengthening connections with international partners in areas that Danang City is prioritizing for development.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang is working with Indian Experts to Continue Revitalizing the E-F Tower Groups at Mỹ Sơn</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At a meeting with the experts of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on June 10, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi affirmed that the project to preserve and restore the E-F tower groups at the Mỹ Sơn World Cultural Heritage site is a symbol of the friendly cooperative relationship and strategic partnership between Vietnam and India. The city will continue to create favorable conditions for the project to be implemented effectively and wishes to expand cooperation with Indian partners in heritage preservation, scientific research, human resource training, and sustainable tourism development.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The project is implemented on the basis of cooperation agreements between the governments of the two countries, with a total funding support from the Government of India of about 115 billion VND. After one year of implementation, the project has completed about 20% of the workload.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Halal - The gateway to the global market </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the workshop "Halal - The Gateway to the Global Market for Businesses" on the morning of June 11, experts assessed that with advantages in industrial production, food processing, seafood, agricultural products, logistics, seaports, aviation, and tourism, Danang has many opportunities to participate deeper into the global Halal value chain.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On this occasion, representatives of international distributors introduced import demands, potential product groups, and supplier selection criteria; in addition, direct connections were made between businesses and international buyers, contributing to expanding cooperation opportunities and promoting exports to the Halal markets.</span></p>
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<p style="line-height:30px">- The 2nd night of DIFF 2026: Honoring heritage values</p>
<p style="line-height:30px">- Every citizen is a 'green citizen.'</p>
<p style="line-height:30px">- Danang promotes innovation and develops a financial center with Switzerland</p>
<p style="line-height:30px">- Strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences with the French Republic in urban development and public transportation</p>
<p style="line-height:30px">- Mikazuki expands the Japanese resort ecosystem in Danang</p>
<p style="line-height:30px">- Press conference to announce the 4th DANAFF in 2026</p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>The 2nd night of DIFF 2026: Honoring heritage values</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">The second night of the 2026 Danang International Fireworks Festival (June 6), with the theme “Heritage,” featured a competition between the Z121 Vina Pyrotech team (Vietnam) and the newcomer Lux Factory POK 2.0 (France). </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">Through spectacular fireworks displays, the two teams conveyed stories about the interplay between tradition and modernity, helping to spread the message of connecting heritage values with contemporary life, while also expressing the aspiration to create a unique cultural identity for Danang – a young, dynamic, and cosmopolitan city.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Every citizen is a 'green citizen'</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">At the city-level launching and mobilization ceremony in response to the Action Month for the Environment and Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2026, Chairman of the City People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Hung called on all levels, sectors, businesses, and the entire population to continue joining hands to protect the environment through practical actions such as dealing with waste hotspots, reducing single-use plastics, promoting waste sorting at the source, enhancing the application of green technology, and protecting marine ecosystems. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">In response to the Action Month for the Environment, World Environment Day (June 5), World Oceans Day (June 8), and Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2026, the City People’s Committee launched and organized more than 60 meaningful and practical activities across the city. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">During the week, the City Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee and localities organized the launching ceremony of the movement “All People Join Hands to Protect the Environment for a Green, Clean, and Beautiful Da Nang” for the period 2026 – 2030; localities organized the Launching Ceremony in response to the Action Month for the Environment and Vietnam's Sea and Islands Week 2026.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang promotes innovation and develops a financial center with Switzerland</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Within the framework of the official program in Zurich (Switzerland), the city delegation, led by the Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Danang City People's Committee and SwissCham Asia and Singularity AG Academy. The memorandum aims to promote cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, innovation, education, and to strengthen connections between Danang and Switzerland.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">According to the Standing Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh, leveraging Switzerland's strengths in finance, technology, innovation, and education will help Danang attract international resources, knowledge, and experience, while also anticipating that the parties will soon implement specific cooperative programs and projects. The signing further affirms Danang's efforts in international integration, opening opportunities to attract technology, resources, and knowledge from Switzerland, contributing to realizing the goal of building the city into a financial and innovation hub of the region. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Representatives of SwissCham Asia and the Singularity AG Academy have pledged to accompany Danang in investment, research, training, and high-quality human resource development programs.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Strengthening cooperation and exchange of experiences with the French Republic in urban development and public transportation</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">From May 31 to June 2, the working delegation of the City People's Committee, led by Vice Chairman Lê Quang Nam, held meetings with leading French corporations and organizations in the fields of urban planning, public transport, and railways. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">During meetings with the Artelia Group and the French National Railway Company (SNCF), the delegation exchanged experiences on urban planning, public transport development, flood control, climate change adaptation, transit-oriented urban development (TOD), transportation integration, and mobilizing resources for infrastructure investment. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The delegation also conducted an on-site survey at Saint-Lazare Station in Paris to study modern public transport development models. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">In a meeting with the Embassy of Vietnam in France, the city leaders requested support in connecting with French and European organizations, enterprises, research institutes, and experts in the fields of urban planning, transportation, green transition, and sustainable development.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Mikazuki expands the Japanese resort ecosystem in Danang</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">ODK Mikazuki Vietnam Co., Ltd. has just inaugurated the category of Mikazuki Villas The Ryokan at Danang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa (Hai Van Ward). </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The project consists of 14 high-end vacation villas designed in the traditional Japanese Ryokan style, contributing to the completion of the Japanese tourism and hospitality ecosystem in Danang. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Mikazuki Villas The Ryokan will officially welcome guests starting June 15, 2026.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Press conference to announce the 4th DANAFF in 2026</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the press conference announcing the 4th Danang Asia Film Festival in 2026 (DANAFF IV), Vice Chairwoman of the City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi stated that DANAFF IV holds significant importance in realizing the goal of developing Danang into a center for culture, tourism, events, and the creative industry in the region; at the same time, it promotes the image of the city as dynamic, modern, friendly, and full of identity. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">DANAFF IV will take place from June 28 to July 4, with the Script Lab program starting on June 26. The opening ceremony will be held on June 28, and the closing ceremony and award presentation will be organized on July 4 at the Ariyana International Convention Center in Danang and will be broadcast live on Vietnam Television.</span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">DANAFF IV presents 102 films with approximately 200 screenings at Lê Độ, CGV Danang, and Galaxy Danang cinemas. In particular, audiences will have the opportunity to interact directly with artists, production teams, and film crews before or after each screening, contributing to the connection between the public and both domestic and international cinema.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Vinh requested Genoa City to share its experiences in seaport development, logistics, land reclamation technology, and marine sports, while also promoting cooperation between the University of Genoa and the University of Da Nang in training and scientific research.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Mayor Silvia Salis proposed strengthening digital transformation, cultural and sports exchanges, and business connectivity between the two localities. Rector of the University of Genoa Federico Delfino affirmed that the university would step up training cooperation in the fields of maritime, circular economy, and green economy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the same day, the delegation attended the Genoa - Da Nang Conference: The Journey from Italy to Central Vietnam. The conference contributed to promoting cooperation in investment, tourism, education, and innovation based on the Memorandum of Understanding establishing friendly relations and cooperation between Da Nang and Genoa signed in January 2025.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyen Phuong Anh proposed developing cooperative relations based on three pillars: marine economy - logistics - smart cities; tourism - culture; and education, research, and innovation. Da Nang City proposed boosting cultural exchanges, developing two-way tourism, and cooperating in high-quality human resource training.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- DIFF 2026's 04th Night: Germany and Macau (China) excel with a creative performance </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Promote comprehensive cooperation with the city of Genoa (Italy) in marine economy and education </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang aims to apply a high-quality tourism model and sustainable development from Monaco and Spain </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang strengthens cooperative relations with the city of Turku (Finland) </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang learns from the world's leading digital government model in Estonia </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang wishes to expand cooperation with Denmark in its key sectors </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang expands cooperation with German partners in human resource development </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Enhance connectivity, promote economic, financial, and technological cooperation </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Promote projects to prevent erosion and sustainably protect the coastline of Hội An </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Actor Ji Chang-wook attends the 4th Danang Asia Film Festival</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>DIFF 2026's 04th Night: Germany and Macau (China) excel with a creative performance </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">DIFF 2026's fourth night of competition continued to affirm its appeal with the contest between two representatives from Europe and Asia, namely Steffes-Ollig Feuerwerke GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) and Apple Pyrotechnics Co., Ltd (Macau, China).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The showdown between the German team and the Macau (China) team was considered an exciting contest between two distinct styles of fireworks. Not only leaving an artistic impression, DIFF 2026 continues to serve as a driving force for the growth of tourism in Danang.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to statistics, after three nights of competition, accommodation facilities in the city have served more than 326,000 guests, an increase of 36.7% compared to the same period in 2025. Among them, international visitors reached over 136,000, an increase of 33.7%; domestic visitors reached nearly 190,000, an increase of 38.9%.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promoting Comprehensive Cooperation with Genoa City (Italy) in Marine Economy and Education</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On June 16 (local time), a delegation from Danang City led by Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh worked with the Mayor of Genoa City (Italy), Silvia Salis, to promote cooperation in the fields of marine economy, logistics, education, urban planning, and digital transformation. The two sides agreed to develop specific action programs to effectively implement the signed cooperation agreements.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh requested Genoa City to share its experiences in seaport development, logistics, land reclamation technology, and marine sports, while also promoting cooperation between the University of Genoa and the University of Danang in training and scientific research.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Mayor Silvia Salis proposed strengthening digital transformation, cultural and sports exchanges, and business connectivity between the two localities. Rector of the University of Genoa Federico Delfino affirmed that the university would step up training cooperation in the fields of maritime, circular economy, and green economy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the same day, the delegation attended the Genoa - Danang Conference: The Journey from Italy to Central Vietnam. The conference contributed to promoting cooperation in investment, tourism, education, and innovation based on the Memorandum of Understanding establishing friendly relations and cooperation between Da Nang and Genoa signed in January 2025.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Nguyễn Phương Anh proposed developing cooperative relations based on three pillars: marine economy - logistics - smart cities; tourism - culture; and education, research, and innovation. Da Nang City proposed boosting cultural exchanges, developing two-way tourism, and cooperating in high-quality human resource training.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang aims to apply a high-quality tourism model and sustainable development from Monaco and Spain</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the official business trip to Monaco and the Kingdom of Spain, the Danang City delegation, led by Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh, worked with numerous leading agencies and organizations to exchange experiences in developing high-quality tourism, destination management, and the sports industry; simultaneously promoting foreign affairs activities, cultural and artistic exchanges, and strengthening cooperation between Da Nang and localities and international partners.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In Monaco, the delegation studied the model of high-end tourism development associated with resource conservation, sustainable destination management, and enhancing the visitor experience. Particularly, they focused on gaining experience regarding the coordinating role of the Monaco government and mobilizing private sector resources in positioning and building a globally-class MICE tourism brand.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In Spain, the delegation worked with tourism and sports management units, exchanging experiences on developing the sports industry ecosystem, organizing international events, the night-time economy, human resource training, and the application of technology in tourism management. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh affirmed that the experiences from Monaco and Spain are an important foundation for Danang to study and build suitable development models, aiming to become a high-quality tourism center, achieve sustainable development, and enhance the city's position on the international tourism and sports map.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang Strengthens Cooperative Relations with Turku City (Finland)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the business trip to Finland, the Da Nang City delegation led by Nguyễn Đức Dũng visited and worked with the Turku government to consolidate the friendly cooperative relations between the two localities established since 2018.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The two sides exchanged orientations for building a cooperation roadmap for the 2026 - 2028 period, focusing on education and training, seaport development, science and technology, and innovation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Nam Hưng and the representative of Turku City agreed to strengthen connectivity between universities, research institutes, innovation centers, and the business community; at the same time, they will study cooperation and technology transfer in the fields of AI, semiconductors, microchips, IoT, biotechnology, and biomedical technology.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyễn Đức Dũng proposed studying the establishment of a periodic delegation exchange mechanism between the Turku City Council and the Da Nang City People's Council, enhancing the sharing of experiences in local governance, smart cities, digital transformation, and improving the operational quality of elected bodies.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang learns from the world's leading digital government model in Estonia </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the e-Estonia Briefing Centre, a leading global model of digital government, on the afternoon of June 19, the Danang city delegation, led by Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyễn Đức Dũng, highly appreciated Estonia's achievements in the field of digital transformation. The Chairman of the City People's Council proposed that the e-Estonia Centre strengthen cooperation and support Danang by sending experts to share experiences on building a digital government, digital citizens, and a digital society, contributing to the realization of the goal of developing the city into a smart, modern, and sustainable urban area. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The delegation also sought to learn more about strategies for developing information and telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring information security, cybersecurity, personal data protection, building and connecting national data, while exchanging experiences to enhance digital skills and develop digital citizens.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang wishes to expand cooperation with Denmark in its key sectors </strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">At the meeting with His Excellency Nicolai Prytz, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to Vietnam, on the afternoon of June 19, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng highly appreciated the Ambassador's contributions in promoting Vietnam-Denmark relations and his support for Danang throughout his tenure.</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">The city hopes that the Danish Embassy will continue to serve as a bridge to introduce potential businesses and investors to explore cooperation and investment opportunities in Danang, especially in the fields of green infrastructure, environmental protection, logistics, renewable energy, and digital transformation; and at the same time, the city is committed to creating all favorable conditions for Danish enterprises to implement projects that align with the local development orientation.</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">Mr. Nicolai Prytz highly values the developmental achievements of Danang, expresses confidence that the city will continue to be an attractive destination for international investors, and affirms that he will continue to support and nurture the cooperative relationship between Danang and Danish partners in the coming time.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang expands cooperation with German partners in human resource development </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px"><strong></strong>At the meeting with Mr. Bodo Ramelow, Vice President of the Bundestag of the Federal Republic of Germany, on the afternoon of June 19, both sides discussed opportunities to promote cooperation in the fields of investment attraction, human resource training, and scientific research.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng emphasized that developing high-quality human resources is one of Danang's priorities in the current period. The city hopes that Germany will continue to support the expansion of cooperation programs in vocational education, German language training, and connecting the recruitment needs of German enterprises with Danang's human resources, contributing to meeting development requirements in the new phase.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice President of the German Federal Parliament Bodo Ramelow stated that Germany has a significant demand for personnel in the fields of nursing, elderly care, tourism, and services. He affirmed that he will continue to promote connections between German vocational education institutions and schools in Danang to meet the high-quality workforce needs of both sides.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Enhance connectivity, promote economic, financial, and technological cooperation </strong></p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">At the press conference introducing the Danang Economic, Financial, and Technology Week 2026 (DBFTW 2026) on the afternoon of June 16, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Kỳ Minh invited international organizations, businesses, investors, experts, and scientists to participate in the Week’s activities and to accompany Danang's development.</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">According to the plan, the Week will take place from July 7 to 12, 2026, creating a forum to connect policymakers, international organizations, businesses, and experts to exchange new trends in economics, finance, technology, and innovation.</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">The Week comprises five main activities: the Opening Ceremony; the High-Level Policy Dialogue Conference on the theme “New Growth - Innovation - Global City”; the Vietnam Finance Forum 2026; the Workshop on “Enhancing the Connection among the Three Entities: Government - University - Enterprise”; and the Workshop on “Semiconductors and High Technology in Da Nang 2026”.</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">Through the event, Danang hopes to promote its potential, advantages, and business investment environment; attract high-quality resources, strengthen international cooperation, and gradually affirm its position as a new center of innovation, high technology, and international finance in Vietnam.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promote projects to prevent erosion and sustainably protect the coastline of Hội An </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the delegation from the French Development Agency (AFD) on the afternoon of June 15, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam discussed solutions to accelerate the progress of the Hội An Coastal Erosion Prevention and Sustainable Protection Project. The city is committed to continuing to accompany and closely coordinate with AFD and relevant agencies to promptly address difficulties and obstacles, ensuring that the project is implemented on schedule, achieves quality standards, and maximizes investment efficiency.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This is an important project for protecting the coastline, responding to climate change, ensuring the safety of residents, tourists, and coastal infrastructure, and contributing to the sustainable development of the area. With a total investment of 42 million euros for the 2019-2026 phase, the project focuses on constructing a submerged breakwater system, groynes, and beach nourishment along more than 3.3 km of Hội An's coastline. To date, the main contracting packages have resumed after being temporarily halted due to weather conditions. The project owner aims to complete the construction work before the storm season in 2026.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Actor Ji Chang-wook attends the 4th Danang Asia Film Festival</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">South Korean actor Ji Chang-wook has confirmed his attendance at the 4th Danang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF IV), taking place from June 28 to July 4 in Danang city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the organizers, actor Ji Chang-wook will participate in the main activities of DANAFF IV, including the Opening Ceremony and the red carpet event held on the evening of June 28 at the Danang Ariyana International Conference Center. In addition, he has also confirmed his presence at the Korean Film Night scheduled for the evening of June 29. The event will be attended by Kim Dong-ho along with renowned artists such as Park Sung-woong, Han Dong-hee, and Idol Nation.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The two sides exchanged orientations for building a cooperation roadmap for the 2026 - 2028 period, focusing on education and training, seaport development, science and technology, and innovation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Nam Hưng and the representative of Turku City agreed to strengthen connectivity between universities, research institutes, innovation centers, and the business community; at the same time, they will study cooperation and technology transfer in the fields of AI, semiconductors, microchips, IoT, biotechnology, and biomedical technology.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyen Duc Dung proposed studying the establishment of a periodic delegation exchange mechanism between the Turku City Council and the Da Nang City People's Council, enhancing the sharing of experiences in local governance, smart cities, digital transformation, and improving the operational quality of elected bodies.</p>
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External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 18 to 23
From May 18 to 23, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 25 to 30
From May 25 to 30, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 11 to 16
From May 11 to 16, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
DANANG FOREIGN NEWS SUMMARY: ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS (APRIL 27–MAY 2)
From April 27 to May 2, prominent economic, political, cultural, and social events and activities took place in Da Nang city. The following are events and activities synthesized by the Da Nang City E-Government Portal
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 4 to 9
From May 4 to 9, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Jun 8 to 13
The following is a summary of economic, political, cultural, and social events and activities that took place in Danang City from June 8 to June 13, compiled by the Danang Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Jun 1 to 6
From June 1 to 6, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
Promoting Comprehensive Cooperation with Genoa City (Italy) in Marine Economy and Education
On June 16 (local time), a delegation from Da Nang City led by Permanent Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Vinh worked with the Mayor of Genoa City (Italy), Silvia Salis, to promote cooperation in the fields of marine economy, logistics, education, urban planning, and digital transformation. The two sides agreed to develop specific action programs to effectively implement the signed cooperation agreements.
Danang Foreign News Summary: Economic, Political and Cultural Highlights (Jun 15 – 20)
From December 15 to 20, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Đà Nẵng city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
Da Nang Strengthens Cooperative Relations with Turku City (Finland)
Within the framework of the business trip to Finland, the Da Nang City delegation led by Nguyen Duc Dung visited and worked with the Turku government to consolidate the friendly cooperative relations between the two localities established since 2018.
