Vietnam and Japan deepen ties with landmark university and cultural projects
A high-level meeting took place in Hà Nội this week between Vietnamese and Japanese officials to strengthen bilateral ties. Lê Minh Hưng, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and head of the Organisation Commission, welcomed Takebe Tsutomu, Special Advisor to the Japan-Việt Nam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance. Both sides discussed ways to deepen cooperation under their countries' comprehensive strategic partnership.
During the talks, Takebe congratulated Việt Nam on successfully organising the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party. He also thanked Vietnamese leaders for their support in advancing the partnership between the two nations. In return, he reaffirmed Japan's commitment to further strengthening relations in the coming years.
Lê Minh Hưng praised the progress made in bilateral cooperation, particularly highlighting the Japan-Việt Nam Festival in Hồ Chí Minh City. He noted its positive impact on cultural and economic ties. The Vietnamese official also congratulated Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on its recent election victory and expressed hope for future visits by Japanese leaders.
A key focus of the meeting was the Việt Nam-Japan University (VJU) project, a major initiative to boost higher education collaboration. Takebe updated Lê Minh Hưng on its development, while the Vietnamese side emphasised the need for close coordination to move the project forward. Construction is set to begin in 2026, following agreements between top leaders. The Institute of Japanese Culture – Technology – Language (VJU Academy), established under this framework, will work with Vietnamese tech firms to train returning technical interns, turning them into skilled professionals for both countries.
Lê Minh Hưng also expressed Việt Nam's interest in learning from Japan's experience in building a strong industrial base and developing high-quality human resources. Takebe shared ideas on how Japan could support Việt Nam in these areas, reinforcing the long-term partnership between the two nations.
The meeting underscored the growing collaboration between Việt Nam and Japan across education, industry, and politics. Both sides agreed to maintain close coordination on key projects, including the Việt Nam-Japan University. The discussions also set the stage for future high-level exchanges and joint initiatives in human resource development.
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