To date, Japanese investors have launched more than 300 projects in the central city, with total registered capital reaching approximately $1.22 billion.

The People’s Committee of Da Nang city, central Vietnam,  has approved a cooperation
promotion plan with Japanese partners for the 2026–2030 period, aiming to
deepen comprehensive and sustainable ties in a new phase of development.

According to the city’s Department of Foreign Affairs, the central city has established official friendship and cooperation agreements with six
Japanese localities, including those known for their strengths
in industry, urban development, and technology. These partnerships are expected
to facilitate greater exchanges in expertise and technology while opening up
new investment opportunities.

Japan remains one of Da Nang’s key strategic partners in
socio-economic development. To date, Japanese investors have launched more than
300 projects in the central city, with total registered capital reaching
approximately $1.22 billion, primarily in manufacturing, information
technology, services, and infrastructure—sectors considered vital to the city’s
economic growth.

Trade between the two sides has also remained robust. In
2025, Da Nang’s exports to Japan reached around $1 billion, while imports
totaled approximately $488 million, reflecting strong commercial ties and a
balanced trade relationship.

Japanese official development assistance (ODA) has also
played a significant role in improving urban infrastructure, environmental
management, transport, and smart city development.

Meanwhile, tourism cooperation continues to recover
strongly, with more than 221,000 Japanese visitors arriving in Da Nang in 2025,
accounting for 3.8% of the city’s total international arrivals.

VnEconomy-Ngô Anh Văn