- Spreading love, bringing the Mid-Autumn Festival to underprivileged children 

- Promoting cooperative relations with San Francisco, connecting with the Silicon Valley technology ecosystem 

- Expanding cooperation with localities and businesses in Spain 

- Promoting multilateral cooperation linking the green economy with biodiversity conservation 

- Danang – Russia and the CIS: Leaving a mark of companionship, creating the future 

- Honoring women and their contributions to science 

- Program to introduce and promote the city's Ngọc Linh Ginseng, medicinal herbs, and to connect trade with an export-oriented focus in September 2026 

- 07 teams competing in the National Vietnamese Speaking Contest for Foreigners - Danang 2026 Final Round

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Spreading love, bringing the Mid-Autumn Festival to the underprivileged children 

On the afternoon of September 23, while visiting and presenting Mid-Autumn gifts to students of the Tây Giang Commune Multi-level Boarding School for Primary and Secondary Education, Member of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Danang City Lê Ngọc Quang had conversations and inquired about the students' learning, daily activities, and life; encouraged the students to be well-behaved, study well, unite, actively train, and celebrate a joyful, warm Mid-Autumn Festival with their teachers and friends. On this occasion, the City Party Secretary presented Mid-Autumn gifts to representatives of six multi-level boarding schools and 60 students from these six schools.

In the evening of the same day, the City Military Command coordinated with organizations and units to organize the "Bright Moon Everywhere" Program 2026 with the theme "The Soldier's Moon" at Tây Giang Boarding Ethnic Minority Primary and Secondary School. The program presented gifts to 6 school administrations, 30 teachers in difficult circumstances, and 100% of students from 6 boarding ethnic minority primary and secondary schools: Dak Pring, La Êê, La Dêê, Hung Son, Tây Giang, and A Vương. Within the scope of the program, various care, entertainment, and experiential activities were held, such as free haircuts, health examinations and consultations, the "Miss Hằng Treasure," a three-region buffet, and cultural exchanges...

Along with that, in recent days, city leaders have visited and presented Mid-Autumn Festival gifts, bringing joy to children in difficult and disadvantaged situations at hospitals, social protection centers, and childcare and support facilities in the area. Units and localities have also organized numerous “Full Moon Festival Night” programs, giving gifts to children of workers and students in difficult circumstances.

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Promoting cooperative relations with San Francisco, connecting with the Silicon Valley technology ecosystem 

On September 21, in San Francisco, California (USA), the Danang city delegation, led by Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee and Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, held a working session with the San Francisco city government and NVIDIA Corporation, presiding over a seminar connecting the innovation network and experts in Silicon Valley.

During the working session with the San Francisco city government, both sides exchanged views on potential areas of cooperation, including science, technology, and innovation; education, training, and expert exchange; culture and people-to-people exchanges; tourism; sustainable development; and climate change response. Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng proposed establishing a liaison between the two localities, selecting several priority areas to implement specific programs, and exploring the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the governments of the two cities.

At the working session with NVIDIA Corporation, the two sides discussed three main topics: the core capabilities that Danang needs to develop to become an AI City; NVIDIA's potential to accompany Danang in AI infrastructure, Sovereign AI, business ecosystem, and human resource development; and the selection of specific projects that can be implemented from 2027. 

In the afternoon of the same day, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng presided over a forum connecting the innovation network and experts in Silicon Valley. The program allocated time for direct dialogue between Silicon Valley experts and Danang representatives, focusing on exchanging opportunities for cooperation in the fields of AI, semiconductors, data centers, innovative startups, investment capital, and human resource development. Through the forum, Danang wishes to expand connections with networks of experts, enterprises, and investors in Silicon Valley, creating additional opportunities for knowledge exchange, attracting technological resources, and promoting specific cooperation programs in the near future.

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Expanding cooperation with localities and businesses in Spain 

On the morning of September 22, during a meeting with the Ambassador of Spain to Vietnam, Carmen Cano de Lasala, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi, discussed the potential cooperation between Danang and Spanish localities and businesses.

The Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee proposed that the Ambassador continue to act as a bridge, introducing Spanish enterprises and corporations to survey the investment environment in Danang, while also supporting the sharing of experiences in logistics, seaports, urban planning, and urban railways. The city also hopes to strengthen cooperation in youth football training and to connect Spanish clubs for exchanges and training in Danang.

Ambassador Carmen Cano de Lasala expressed her wish for both sides to continue promoting cooperation in investment, education, and culture, including enhancing Spanish language teaching in schools in Danang.

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Promoting multilateral cooperation linking the green economy with biodiversity conservation 

At the 7th International Workshop on “Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Central and Central Highlands regions” on the morning of September 24, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu affirmed that the green economy, circular economy, science and technology, environmental protection, and efficient use of resources are the city's core strategies, while also emphasizing that multi-stakeholder cooperation is the key to connecting resources for implementation.

The workshop focused on discussing global green development trends, policies in Vietnam, and solutions to expand regional cooperation. The multi-stakeholder session brought together state agencies, businesses, financial organizations, research institutes, and local communities to identify needs, mobilize resources, and turn green initiatives into practical actions.

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Danang – Russia and the CIS: Leaving a mark of companionship, creating the future 

On the afternoon of September 25, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism organized the program “Danang and Russia – CIS: Companion Imprints, Shaping the Future” to evaluate the effectiveness of exploitation, update market trends, connect aviation, and gather business opinions to plan development strategies for the period beyond 2027.

In the upcoming period, Danang is expected to continue strengthening promotion in the Russian – CIS market; maintain a presence at MITT Moscow 2027; further research and implement communication on the Yandex ecosystem; coordinate to welcome famtrip and presstrip delegations, support aviation connections; and at the same time enhance the participation of Danang businesses in product development and joint promotional programs.

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Honoring women and their contributions to science 

The Danang Museum, in collaboration with the Embassy of Spain in Vietnam, organized the exhibition "Women in Science: Escape Road - The Journey to Discover Future Nobel Laureate Scientists and the Inspirational Corner: Spanish Female Scientists."  

Taking place from September 21 to 30, 2026, the exhibition presents stories about the lives, research journeys, and notable contributions of female scientists from Spain and many countries around the world. This is also an activity that contributes to enhancing cultural, educational exchange, and cooperation between Vietnam and Spain.

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Program to introduce and promote the city's Ngọc Linh Ginseng, medicinal herbs and to connect trade with an export-oriented focus in September 2026 

On the evening of September 25, in the area opposite Sơn Trà Night Market (An Hải Ward), the Department of Industry and Trade organized a program to introduce and promote the city's Ngọc Linh Ginseng products, medicinal herbs, and to facilitate business connection oriented toward export in September 2026, under the theme “The Journey of the National Treasure Ngọc Linh Ginseng – Connecting Da Nang’s Ngọc Linh Ginseng Experience Space and Medicinal Herbs.”

Taking place from September 25 to 27, the program features 50 booths showcasing fresh Ngọc Linh Ginseng and processed products made from Ngọc Linh Ginseng, catering to the visiting and shopping needs of residents and tourists.

In addition, the program includes activities for business connections, consulting, and supporting enterprises in market expansion; promoting and advertising through mass media and digital platforms; alongside cultural, artistic, and experiential activities for residents and tourists.

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07 teams competing in the National Vietnamese Speaking Contest for Foreigners - Danang 2026 Final Round

The Final Round of the National Vietnamese Speech Contest for Foreigners - Danang 2026 took place on the morning of September 25, featuring the competition of 7 outstanding teams. The contestants are students from Laos, China, Japan, and Cambodia, currently studying at 7 universities and colleges across the country.

In the Final Round, the teams competed in 2 segments: Vietnamese Proficiency and Speech. In the Vietnamese Proficiency segment, the contestants answered multiple-choice questions about Vietnamese language and culture. In the Speech segment, the teams prepared and presented a speech in Vietnamese on a topic provided by the Organizing Committee and then responded to counter-questions from the Judges.