- Promote investment cooperation with European enterprises  

- The Chairman of the City People's Committee visits and works with Carlsberg Group in Denmark  

- Promote cooperation with Australian localities and partners  

- Link foreign non-governmental aid with green development objectives  

- Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk visited Danang

- Danang officially becomes a member of APCS  

- Promote cooperation with Japanese partners  

- Celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Korea  

- Vietnam - Japan Friendship Piano Concert 2026  

- Implement the Kack Huyn Elderly Care Center Project (Phase 2)  

- Danang Hospital receives medical equipment worth 1 million EUR

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Promote investment cooperation with European enterprises

On October 22, on the sidelines of the High-Level Forum between General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and leaders of prominent European enterprises in Brussels (Belgium), Chairman of the Danang People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng held a meeting with leaders of DEEP C Group and ASCO Industries to discuss investment cooperation opportunities in Da Nang.

During the meeting with DEEP C, both sides exchanged views on the development orientation of industrial parks, free trade zones, and logistics infrastructure. The group stated that it is surveying and researching investment opportunities for industrial parks in Danang. City leaders highly appreciated DEEP C's experience and invited the group to attend the City's Master Plan Announcement Ceremony as well as the Investment Promotion Conference scheduled for November 2026 to continue discussing cooperation opportunities.

In the meeting with Mr. Jerome Morhet, CEO of ASCO Industries, city leaders discussed the potential for aviation industry development and the orientation to attract high-tech projects with significant added value to participate deeply in the global supply chain.

Based on the agreement between ASCO Industries and the Management Board of the High-Tech Park and Industrial Zones of the city (DSEZA) signed in July 2026, ASCO is expected to invest in the construction of an aircraft component manufacturing plant covering an area of 6,000 m2 with a total capital of 20 million USD, with plans to expand to 100 million USD in the future.

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The Chairman of the City People's Committee visits and works with Carlsberg Group in Denmark  

On October 19, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Manh Hung visited and worked with Carlsberg Group at the Home of Carlsberg Museum in Copenhagen, Denmark.

City People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Manh Hung and Mr. Christian Wulff Søndergaard, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Communications at Carlsberg, discussed orientations for cooperation, investment, and the development of business operations in Da Nang and the Central region in the coming period.

Both sides aim to promote long-term cooperation, linking production and business activities with technological innovation, environmental protection, and the fulfillment of social responsibilities.

Alongside investment activities, Carlsberg also focuses on environmental protection and community support programs in the Central region, including beach cleanups, promoting a green lifestyle, supporting people affected by natural disasters, and implementing social security activities for disadvantaged groups.

The Chairman of the City People's Committee toured the Home of Carlsberg – a space showcasing the history and development of Carlsberg, traditional values, and the innovation process of the Danish brewing industry. Here, the delegation explored artifacts, historical documents, and exhibition areas detailing the development journey of the Carlsberg brand across generations.

The visit and working session contributed to enhancing exchanges between Da Nang city leaders and Carlsberg, while demonstrating the desire to continue consolidating cooperative relations

between the city and Danish enterprises, aiming toward goals of effective investment, green growth, and sustainable development in the future.

At the Vietnam - Denmark Business Forum held in Copenhagen, Carlsberg Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Jacob Aarup-Andersen handed over a Letter of Intent to City People's Committee Chairman Nguyen Manh Hung in the presence of General Secretary and State President To Lam and the King of Denmark.

The letter demonstrates Carlsberg's orientation toward long-term cooperation with the Da Nang City People's Committee, functional agencies, and related partners, while affirming the desire to continue accompanying the city in economic development and enhancing the efficiency of production and business operations associated with environmental protection and social responsibility.

With over three decades of operation in Vietnam, Carlsberg has contributed to creating about 3,000 direct and indirect jobs nationwide. In the 2026–2031 period, Carlsberg aims to improve operational efficiency, strengthen adaptability to challenges, and promote operational modernization and commercial infrastructure development in Da Nang through smart management solutions, green logistics, transport optimization, and the modernization of operational systems.

Besides its investment plans, Carlsberg expects to continue implementing environmental protection and community development initiatives in the Central region, including beach cleanup activities in Hoi An and neighboring areas, and organizing a green cycling event in Da Nang to encourage eco-friendly modes of transport, contributing to marine ecosystem protection and promoting a low-emission lifestyle.

Carlsberg Group also aims to maintain social security programs, supporting Central region residents affected by floods and natural disasters through emergency relief activities, while continuing to give Tet gifts to disadvantaged families in the area.

The presentation of the Letter of Intent marks a milestone demonstrating Carlsberg's cooperation goodwill and long-term investment orientation in Da Nang, contributing to strengthening cooperative relations between the city and Danish enterprises, and opening up opportunities to promote economic growth associated with operational modernization, environmental protection, and sustainable development in the coming period.

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Promote cooperation with Australian localities and partners

At the meeting with the Australian Consul General in Hồ Chí Minh City, Catherine Grimmond, on the morning of October 19, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Ngô Xuân Thắng highly appreciated the attention of the Australian Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Australian Consulate General in promoting cooperation between localities of the two countries; at the same time, he expressed his belief that she would continue to make positive contributions to expanding cooperative relations between Danang and Australian partners in a practical, effective, and mutually beneficial manner. 

Recognizing the tourism potential of Danang, Australian Consul General in Hồ Chí Minh City Catherine Grimmond noted that the city has many beautiful beaches suitable for the leisure and outdoor activity needs of Australian tourists. She hoped that the establishment of a direct flight route between Danang and Australia in the near future will facilitate travel, enhance people-to-people exchanges, and attract more Australian visitors to the city.

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Link foreign non-governmental aid with green development objectives

At the international workshop on foreign non-governmental activities (FNGOs) in the new context, towards a green economy, circular economy, and sustainable development on the morning of October 22, delegates shared practical experiences, identified opportunities and challenges, and proposed solutions to strengthen connections among stakeholders, channel aid resources into practical and long-term programs and projects, contributing to promoting green transition and achieving sustainable development goals.

According to Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city Nguyễn Đình Vĩnh, the city's development orientation follows a circular economy implemented in three stages: initiation from 2022 to 2025; development from 2025 to 2030; and acceleration with city-wide action from 2030 to 2045. Da Nang is expected to essentially meet the criteria of a circular city by the end of 2045. 

On this occasion, the City Union of Friendship Organizations signed a memorandum of cooperation with Thời Đại Magazine and FNGOs organizations, including The VinaCapital Foundation and Save the Children International.

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Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland Donald Tusk visited Danang

On the evening of October 23, the special aircraft carrying Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the high-level Polish delegation arrived at Danang International Airport. On behalf of the city leadership, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi presided over the welcoming ceremony for the delegation.

With the aim of expanding cooperation with Polish partners in the fields of investment, infrastructure development, science and technology, green transformation, circular economy, heritage conservation, tourism, cultural exchange, and human resource training, Danang encourages strengthening connections between universities, research institutes, and business associations on both sides, including WSB University and the University of Warsaw.

Within the program framework, Prime Minister Donald Tusk and the high-level Polish delegation visited the ancient town of Hội An to explore the streets, distinctive architectural works, and relics associated with the cultural and religious life of the local community.

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Danang officially becomes a member of APCS

From October 19 to 21, the city delegation, led by Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Nam Hưng, attended the 15th Asia-Pacific Cities Summit (APCS) in Fukuoka, Japan, with the theme “Cooperation and Co-Creation: Initiatives for Sustainable Cities.”

At the summit, Danang proposed to strengthen international cooperation on disaster risk management, early warning systems, green infrastructure, climate finance, and community-based adaptation; at the same time, the city expressed its desire to receive technical support in managing the Vu Gia – Thu Bồn river basin.

Subsequently, during the meeting with Fukuoka Mayor Takashima Soichiro on October 19, both sides agreed to promote cooperation in sustainable urban planning, startups, innovation, digital transformation, and smart cities. On this occasion, the delegation also met with Gwangyang (South Korea) Mayor Park Sung-hyeon to exchange investment opportunities, particularly in the field of electric vehicle battery recycling, and agreed to enhance business connectivity.

Working with the Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka Trịnh Thị Mai Phương, the delegation discussed potential areas of cooperation with local Japanese authorities in investment, high-tech human resource training, semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and aviation connectivity. The Consulate General affirmed its continued support for Danang in expanding cooperative relations with Japanese localities.  

On October 21, the delegation visited waste treatment facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and recycling centers in Fukuoka Prefecture.

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Promote cooperation with Japanese partners 

On October 22 and 23, continuing the program of participating in the 15th APCS Conference, the Danang city delegation, led by Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Nam Hưng, held working sessions with the authorities of Nagasaki Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture, and the Kansai Economic Federation (Kankeiren), aiming to strengthen friendly relations, exchange experiences, and promote cooperation.

In Nagasaki, both sides agreed to capitalize on the results of cooperation in culture, heritage preservation, tourism, education, and human resource training; at the same time, they exchanged plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of relationship establishment in 2027, the possibility of staging the Anio opera, and organizing direct charter flights between Nagasaki and Danang.

In Shiga Prefecture, the delegation studied experiences in environmental protection, water resource management, and wastewater treatment; they surveyed the Konan Chubu Wastewater Treatment Center and the Ohmi Environmental Exhibition and Introduction Center. Both sides agreed to enhance professional exchanges and explore suitable technical support programs.

Working with Kankeiren in Osaka, the delegation proposed support for connecting businesses, corporations, and Japanese financial institutions to invest in the International Financial Center, Free Trade Zone, industrial zones, and High-Tech Park in Danang; promoting cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, automation, environmental technology, green transition, and high-quality human resource training.

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Celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Korea 

On the evening of October 22, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Danang held a ceremony to celebrate the National Day of the Republic of Korea.

Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Danang Han Jungil highly appreciated the city's development potential and expressed his desire to continue promoting cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, investment, tourism, science and technology, education, and people-to-people exchanges, contributing to deepening the friendship and cooperative relations between the two sides.

Emphasizing that South Korea is one of the city's important partners, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi affirmed that the city administration will facilitate the operations of the Korean Consulate General in Danang and Korean businesses effectively, thereby continuing to expand cooperation and strengthen friendly relations between Danang and Korean localities and partners.

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Vietnam - Japan Friendship Piano Concert 2026 

At the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Piano Concert 2026 on the evening of October 25, the Consul General of Japan in Danang Mori Takero expressed his gratitude for the reintroduction of Japanese language education at Nguyễn Lương Bằng Secondary School (Liên Chiểu Ward) starting from September 2026. He pledged to continue efforts to support Japanese language education and Japanese investment activities in the development of Danang in the coming period. 

Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi affirmed that the program is a vivid demonstration of the increasingly strong cooperative relationship between the two localities. It is also an occasion to create more opportunities for students to learn about the language, culture, country, and people of Japan, thereby promoting exchanges, learning, and cooperation between the younger generations of the two countries.

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Implement the Kack Huyn Elderly Care Center Project (Phase 2) 

At the meeting with Mr. Cho Dang Ho, Chairman of the International Lotus Village (ILV) organization, South Korea, on the morning of October 19, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi acknowledged the contributions of the organization in implementing social welfare and educational support programs in Danang. 

To date, Danang has approved 49 aid projects funded by ILV, with a total committed value of over 400 million won. The city is committed to continuing to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of projects in accordance with regulations, ensuring effectiveness, especially in improving the quality of elderly care. 

Mr. Cho Dang Ho stated that in the 2027–2029 period, the Kack Huyn Elderly Care Center plans to implement three models: daytime care, home care, and short-term care according to the Korean nursing home model; he also hopes to continue receiving the city's support so that the project can be implemented on time according to the schedule.

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Danang Hospital receives medical equipment worth 1 million EUR

On the morning of October 20, Danang Hospital, in coordination with the Heart For Heart Foundation for Life (Germany), held a ceremony to commemorate 20 years of cooperation in the screening, early detection, and treatment of congenital heart disease in children in the Central and Central Highlands regions. 

Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi acknowledged and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the organization and the Lejeune family to child healthcare; at the same time, she affirmed that the city will continue to create conditions for the healthcare sector to develop in a modern and specialized direction, enhancing the quality of medical examinations and treatment. 

On this occasion, the Heart for Heart Foundation for Life presented Danang Hospital with the fourth digital subtraction angiography (DSA) system and two ultrasound machines, with a total value of 1 million EUR. 

Over the past 20 years, the program has supported more than 500,000 children with free congenital heart disease screenings, detected nearly 3,700 cases, of which nearly 2,000 children received intervention and treatment, contributing to the improvement of health and quality of life for children in the Central and Central Highlands regions.