Vietnam and Japan sign agreements for university and power plant projects

Vietnam and Japan have signed several cooperation documents in Tokyo during the official visit of Vietnamese General Secretary and President To Lam. Key agreements include a government-to-government agreement to develop the Vietnam-Japan University (VJU) at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and an exchange of notes regarding Official Development Assistance (ODA) for its construction.

Japan has committed over 43.1 billion yen to two major projects: the construction of the VJU and the O Mon III thermal power plant. The VJU project aims to transform the institution into a leading regional research university through a unique co-rector management model and expanded dual-degree programs. Construction of its new facility in Hoa Lac is expected to begin in early 2027.

The O Mon III thermal power plant project is intended to bolster national energy security and support socio-economic development, particularly in the Mekong Delta. Additionally, the two nations signed an agreement to facilitate the implementation of aid projects, which aims to simplify procedures and improve the efficiency of Japanese aid programs in Vietnam.