Vietnam-Japan cultural and trade exchanges

Overview

Vietnam and Japan are conducting various cultural and trade exchange initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties and diplomatic connections.

In Can Tho, Vietnam, the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program opened on September 11. The event features over 100 booths showcasing sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and tourism. Local officials noted the importance of Japan as a partner, citing 13 Japanese FDI projects in the city valued at approximately $1.655 billion.

Simultaneously, the Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opened in Yokohama, Japan. Organized by the Kanagawa prefectural government and the Vietnamese Embassy, the festival focuses on people-to-people exchange through traditional arts and cuisine. Officials described the event as a bridge for mutual understanding and sustainable development between the two nations.

Entities

Can Tho · Kanagawa Prefecture · Vietnam Embassy in Japan · Can Tho City · Trinh Thi Thuy

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] There are 13 Japanese FDI projects in Can Tho with a total capital of approximately 1.655 billion USD. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 3 SOURCES] The Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program in Can Tho is held from September 11 to 13. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · thanhnien.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Japan is one of the important partners of Can Tho City. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn
[● 2 SOURCES] Export turnover for the first 8 months of 2026 reached over 142 million USD. doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Many Japanese businesses will see their land use rights in Ho Chi Minh City expire after 2040 and are considering the Mekong Delta as a potential relocation site. thanhnien.vn

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opens in Yokohama
The Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opened in Yokohama, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Japan.
2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
Can Tho hosts 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program
The 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program opened in Can Tho, featuring 100+ booths and cultural activities to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations.

Sources

baotintuc.vn · doanhnghieptiepthi.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · kinhdoanhvaphattrien.vn · news.tuoitre.vn · nhandan.vn · thanhnien.vn · thuonghieusanpham.vn · vietnamplus.vn