"Love in Viet Nam": the first collaborative production between India and Vietnam
"Love in Viet Nam," the first collaborative film between India and Vietnam, has premiered. The premiere event on the evening of July 1st garnered significant public and media interest, creating a memorable cinematic night as part of the Third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) in 2025. This film marks a crucial milestone in the cultural cooperation between the two nations.
With the message "Bringing Vietnamese stories to the world," "Love in Viet Nam" is a cinematic work that not only embodies the spirit of Vietnamese love and culture but also symbolizes the wonderful fusion of Vietnamese and Indian cinema. Da Nang was specifically chosen as one of the filming locations, contributing to the sweet narrative.
During the film's launch, Nguyen Thi Hoi An, Deputy Director of the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, affirmed that the department, in its role of managing the cinema sector, will continuously support organizations and businesses. This commitment aims to establish Da Nang as an appealing destination on the global cinema map, aligning with DANAFF III's message,
"DANAFF - Asian Bridge," which connects and promotes Da Nang's image to friends and tourists, both domestic and international.
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Previously, in mid-March 2026, the City People's Committee approved the selection of the Joint Venture consisting of Hateco Group Joint Stock Company - Hateco Seaport Company Limited - APM Terminals B.V. (Netherlands) as the investor for the Overall Investment and Construction Project for Lien Chieu Container Terminal, which has a total capital of over US$1.7 billion. <br />
The Overall Investment and Construction Project for Lien Chieu Container Terminal is a large-scale seaport infrastructure project in the Central region, oriented to become a modern container port, an international transshipment center, and meeting green port standards.</p>
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<p style="line-height:30px">The project is consistent with the Detailed Planning for seaport groups, terminals, wharves, buoy berths, water areas, and water zones for the period 2021–2030, with a vision toward 2050.<br />
The project covers an area of approximately 172.6 hectares, excluding the connecting water areas, ship channels, and shared turning basins within the Lien Chieu terminal area.<br />
The overall design capacity of the project reaches approximately 5.7 million TEUs per year, equivalent to about 74 million tons of cargo per year. Within this, the operational capacity by 2030 is expected to reach 14.25–36.3 million tons per year.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Promote comprehensive cooperation between Danang and Champasak (Laos) </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Accelerate the progress of the project “Integrated Adaptive Development of Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)” </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Danang promotes a sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem through IPS Vietnam 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Inaugurate the VIETBUILD International Exhibition Danang 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Over 4,700 athletes participate in the IRONMAN 2026 in Danang </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 11px; line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- May 6 each year is Vietnam Logistics Day</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promote comprehensive cooperation between Danang and Champasak (Laos)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the courtesy meeting with the high-level delegation from Champasak Province, led by Mr. Alounxai Sounnalath, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, Provincial Party Secretary, and Chairman of the Champasak Provincial People's Council, on the afternoon of May 8, Central Committee Member, Secretary of the City Party Committee, and Head of the Danang National Assembly Delegation Lê Ngọc Quang emphasized that Danang always prioritizes cooperative relations with the southern and central provinces of Laos, including Champasak Province. The friendship between the two localities has continued to develop in a substantive and effective manner and is increasingly deepening.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Danang will continue to grant 100% scholarships to Champasak international students; send teachers to teach Vietnamese; receive officials for experience exchange; promote business connections, investment, and tourism. The city is also developing a plan to strengthen cooperation with Lao localities for the period 2026-2030.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Secretary of the Champasak Provincial Party Committee, Alounxai Sounnalath, stated that the visit aims to concretize the cooperation content for the period 2026-2030, while also surveying the fields of tourism, agriculture, industry, and investment promotion. He requested that Danang continue to support Champasak students studying in the city and encourage Danang businesses to invest locally.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides agreed to enhance the exchange of delegations, promote cooperation across multiple sectors, and witness the signing ceremony of memoranda of understanding on cooperation between Danang partners and enterprises and those of Champasak province in various fields.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the same morning, during a working session with the Danang Digital Transformation and Strategic Technology Center, the delegation from Champasak Province (Lao People's Democratic Republic), led by the Provincial Party Secretary and Chairman of the Champasak Provincial People's Council, Alounxai Sounnalath, discussed numerous topics related to the model of digital technology development, innovation, and urban</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">infrastructure investment of the city; with a focus on human resource training, software applications, artificial intelligence (AI) development, digital transformation in state management, and the development of the digital economy and digital society.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman Alounxai Sounnalath expressed the desire for the city to support provincial officials in participating in advanced training courses on AI, digital transformation, and software applications; at the same time, he suggested sharing mechanisms and policies to attract technology enterprises for investment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the working delegation engaged with the Management Board of Priority Infrastructure Investment Projects of Danang City to learn about major infrastructure works, transportation projects, urban renovation, and the city's strategic infrastructure development orientation.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Accelerate the progress of the project “Integrated Adaptive Development of Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the World Bank (WB) mission on the project 'Integrated Adaptive Development for Quang Nam Province (now Danang City)' on the morning of May 6, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng requested accelerating the implementation progress in order to quickly realize investment effectiveness; at the same time, he affirmed that the city will utilize existing resettlement areas, ensure timely handover of land, and proactively provide construction materials.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The project has a total capital of 2,723 billion VND, to be implemented during the period 2026 – 2031 in 8 communes and wards in the southern area of the city, aiming to enhance disaster adaptation capacity, reduce flooding, improve transport and irrigation infrastructure, and strengthen coastal connectivity.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The project includes dredging work on the Trường Giang River, constructing the Tam Kỳ flood drainage complex, and 7 bridges. Currently, investment preparation work is basically completed, with some items expected to commence construction in May 2026.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes a sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem through IPS Vietnam 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the Policy Innovation & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Forum – Vietnam 2026 (IPS Vietnam 2026) on the morning of May 7, Deputy Chairman of the Danang</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">City People's Committee, Hồ Quang Bửu, stated that Danang is oriented towards developing an ecological urban area and a green economy, and aspires to become a hub for connecting sustainable energy initiatives in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The forum focused on discussions about energy transition policies, the roadmap for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) development, investment mechanisms, and the SAF value chain connection in Vietnam. During the event, numerous memoranda of understanding were signed to promote the development of the SAF ecosystem, innovation, and green transformation in Vietnam.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Da Nang City affirmed that it would continue to create favorable conditions for the investment environment and accompany partners in implementing cooperative initiatives in the field of green energy and sustainable development.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Inaugurate the VIETBUILD International Exhibition Danang 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the opening ceremony of the VIETBUILD International Exhibition in Danang 2026 on the morning of May 6, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam emphasized that the exhibition is an opportunity for businesses to introduce new products and technologies, enhance trade promotion, investment cooperation, and expand markets in Danang and the Central region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The exhibition takes place from May 6 to 10, 2026, gathering 220 enterprises with nearly 1,000 booths, showcasing a variety of products and technologies in the fields of construction, building materials, interior and exterior decoration, electrical and lighting equipment, doors and accessories, machinery and equipment, green transportation, and energy efficiency. In addition, many specialized seminars and forums are organized within the framework of the exhibition.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the press conference announcing the Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 on the evening of May 7, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi stated that the festival is organized to make Quảng cuisine a distinctive tourism product, contributing to positioning Danang as an attractive culinary destination in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">With the theme "The Quintessence of Quảng Cuisine," the festival will take place from May 20 to 24, 2026, at East Sea Park, opening at 7:30 PM on May 21.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This year's festival focuses on a multi-sensory experience, allowing visitors to "touch - feel - live" with local culture through cuisine, festivities, and lifestyle. In 2026, the Larue beer brand will also accompany the festival for the first time with an experience space and the Beer Fest Night event.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Over 4,700 athletes participate in the IRONMAN 2026 in Danang</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The VNG IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 Multi-Sport Week and VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang 2026 has officially kicked off, gathering more than 4,700 athletes from over 90 countries.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This season marks the first time Vietnam will host a full-distance VNG IRONMAN, while also celebrating the 10th season of VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang. The event opened on May 10 at East Sea Park.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Athletes will conquer the coastal routes of Danang in a triathlon. For VNG IRONMAN 70.3, the distances include a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run; for the full-distance IRONMAN, the competitions consist of a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike ride, and a 42.2 km run.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The sports week is expected to welcome around 1,800 international athletes, contributing to affirming Danang’s position as a leading sports tourism destination in Asia and as the largest triathlon festival ever held in Vietnam.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>May 6 each year is Vietnam Logistics Day</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Ministry of Industry and Trade recognizes May 6 every year as Vietnam Logistics Day, and the week containing May 6 every year as Vietnam Logistics Week.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The annual organization aims to raise awareness of the role of logistics services in socio-economic development, international integration, and national competitiveness; to promote logistics development towards digital transformation, green, and sustainable directions. At the same time, it seeks to strengthen international cooperation and attract investment in logistics infrastructure and technology, connecting Vietnam's logistics with the region and the world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This occasion also serves to honor the business community and workers in the logistics sector; to promote innovation, high-tech applications, and the improvement of human resource quality.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The program consists of 19 main activities located at East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula, and the tourism beaches of Da Nang. The schedule includes 05 new activities: Da Nang Pizza Festival 2026, An experience journey of making ice cream from Vietnamese rice plants, Beach Water Games, Marine sports performances, and the "Son Tra Walking Day". </p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">There are 14 recurring activities maintained over the years, such as: Artistic Kite performances, the 2026 International Marine Rescue Competition, the 3rd "Conquering Summer Waves" sea swimming competition, the 2nd "Ky Vuong Xu Quang" Chinese chess tournament, and the "Vietnamese Flavors" culinary space. <br />
During this occasion, a series of attractive coastal entertainment venues like Kalà Kalà Beach Club, The Holiday Beach Club, Malibu Beach Club, and Maia Beach Bar in the My An beach area, as well as Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa in the Nguyen Tat Thanh road beach area, are ready to serve visitors. These venues contribute to providing a vibrant, diverse, and attractive experiential space for residents and tourists.<br />
At the local beaches, tourists can easily access amenities such as beach umbrellas and chairs, freshwater showers, parking lots, coastal restaurants and bars, along with experiential services like surfing, SUP paddling, jet skiing, and parasailing.<br />
Additionally, in May, Tam Thanh beach in Quang Phu ward will become lively with the "Sea Flavor Food Festival" taking place from May 22 to May 24, 2026. This festival promises to bring a unique culinary experience space deeply imbued with coastal character.<br />
In July, the "Cua Dai Beach Festival – Summer Emotions" will be organized at Cua Dai beach. This event will feature a series of engaging activities such as marine art performances, beach sports, food festivals, and nighttime entertainment programs</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng was elected as Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Opening of Made in Danang Expo 2026: Large-scale trade promotion, connecting products and markets </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang “bursts” with a series of cultural events and festivals attracting visitors during the April 30 and May 1 holidays </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang Áo Dài Festival 2026 takes place from April 24 to 26 </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Exhibitions “Colors of Quảng Land” and “Vietnam Junction” </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang does not engage in discriminatory behavior against Indian tourists</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng was elected as Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the first session of the 11th City People's Council, 100% of the attending delegates agreed to elect Mr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, as Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee for the 2026–2031 term.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In his new position, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng affirmed that he would work with the leadership team to promote a spirit of responsibility and democracy, build on the achieved results, and actively encourage innovation and creativity in direction and administration. The focus is on improving the quality of Party building, particularly in personnel organization, inspection, and supervision; simultaneously promoting administrative reform, digital transformation, enhancing discipline and order, and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative apparatus.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">With a determination to successfully implement the resolutions of Party committees at all levels and the 14th Congress of the Party, the Chairman of the City People's Committee pledged to develop Danang into a sustainable, civilized, and modern city.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Opening of Made in Danang Expo 2026: Large-scale trade promotion, connecting products and markets</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the exhibition of distinct and exemplary products oriented for export from Danang City in 2026, Deputy Chairman of the City People’s Committee Trần Chí Cường affirmed that businesses are at the center of the development process, while the State plays a role in creating, accompanying, supporting, and promoting public-private cooperation, as well as creating a transparent and open business investment environment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The exhibition is an opportunity to promote products, connect partners, expand markets, and enhance the brand value of 'Made in Danang.' With an area of over 3,000 m² and</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">112 booths, the event brings together a diverse range of OCOP products, common rural-industrial items, and many potential export commodities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the exhibition, the trade connection conference between Danang enterprises and other localities opens up opportunities to find partners, expand markets, and deeply participate in supply chains. The B2B activities are lively, with direct connections from the Central Retail system and 27 potential suppliers from Danang, Cần Thơ, and Cao Bằng.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Alongside that, the workshop on consulting the development project of the "Made in Danang" brand is an opportunity for management agencies and businesses to exchange views, contributing to the improvement of guarantee mechanisms, enhancing recognition, and increasing the value and competitiveness of local products.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang “bursts” with a series of cultural events and festivals attracting visitors during the April 30 and May 1 holidays</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The series of cultural and tourism activities for the Hùng Kings' Commemoration Day, April 30th and May 1st, is organized continuously from mid-April to early May across the city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In April, the festival atmosphere is lively with Bà Nà Sun Fest at Sun World Bà Nà Hills; the exhibitions "Colors of Quảng Land" at Danang Museum of Fine Arts and "Vietnam Junctions" at Danang Museum.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Notably, there is the Danang Áo Dài Festival 2026 at the Bạch Đằng area, alongside the Sắc Sưa Hương Trà Festival and the Kỳ Yên Sơn Cẩm Hà Festival.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang 2026 Sea Tourism Season Opening Ceremony is held at Biển Đông Park, Sơn Trà Peninsula, and the beaches, with the highlight being the "Overcoming Summer Waves" swimming competition; at the same time, the Yến Craft Commemoration Festival takes place at Cù Lao Chàm, celebrating the 555th anniversary of Trà Kiệu Villages, and the closing of the Light and Heritage Festival at Ký Ức Island.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In May, the subsequent activities include the “Chăm Heritage Colors” festival at Mỹ Sơn; the Stone Art Founders' Festival in Non Nước village; and the Trà Linh Market at Konpin Cultural House, Trà Linh commune. In addition, ongoing programs such as the Bà Nà Sun Fest and the Animal Actors Show at Núi Thần Tài Hot Springs Park continue to serve residents and visitors.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang Áo Dài Festival 2026 takes place from April 24 to 26</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Taking place from April 24 to 26, the 2026 Danang Áo Dài Festival is being held for the first time in the areas along the Han River and at various locations across the city, featuring a series of cultural and artistic activities aimed at honoring and promoting the value of the Áo Dài in contemporary life.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The festival includes prominent activities such as the "Danang Impressions" parade, the "Hôi An - Colors of Silk" fashion show, on-site experiential and tailoring spaces, and the artistic program "Convergence on the Hàn River" at Nguyễn Văn Trỗi Bridge. In addition, community activities, business networking, and promotional programs are organized to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang city aims to make the Áo Dài a practical everyday garment, connecting traditional values with modern life, and contributing to building the image of a creative and culturally rich destination.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Exhibitions “Colors of Quảng Land” and “Vietnam Junction”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">To celebrate the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the Danang Museum is presenting 43 outstanding works by 36 painters and sculptors at the art exhibition "Colors of Quảng Land," showcasing a diversity of materials and artistic languages.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The works create a rich artistic space, reflecting the city’s developmental journey and aspirations for progress. The exhibition runs until May 5, 2026, at the Danang Museum of Fine Arts (78 Le Duan Street, Hai Chau Ward).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Meanwhile, the exhibition "Vietnam Junction" at the Danang Museum gathers remarkable works by photographers Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand, and Lily Franey, capturing various facets of Vietnamese life across periods from the war, post-war, to reconstruction. Through realistic and emotionally rich images, the exhibition recreates the country’s transformative journey from an international perspective. The exhibition runs until May 17, 2026.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang does not engage in discriminatory behavior against Indian tourists</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On April 13, the City People's Committee sent an official dispatch to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Vietnamese Embassy in India, and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism with the following information: Through inspection and</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">verification by the relevant agencies and units, and review of the city's reporting channels, as of now, no signs, notices, or behaviors with content discriminating against Indian tourists have been detected in Danang. No tourism business establishments have been recorded displaying signs or notices with content such as "No Smoking - No Indian" or any form of service refusal based on nationality.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The city's Tourism Quick Response Team hotline and Tourist Support Center have also not received any reports from Indian tourists related to the above issue.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Danang also maintains hotlines to support tourists, encouraging reports for timely handling. (Tourist support center hotline numbers: *8899; 0236.3550.111; 0235.3666.333; Quick response tourism team: 0919.247.009).</p>
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<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Celebrating the 2569th Traditional Lao Bunpimay New Year in Da Nang</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- More than 600 delegates participate in the "Peace Steps" Walk</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Nam Hung discusses the development of Chu Lai Airport with the Consul General of the Netherlands</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Integrated Flood Management Planning for the Vu Gia – Thu Bon River Basin </p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Ready for the Da Nang Venture and Angel Investor Summit 2026</p>
<p style="line-height: 30px; text-align: justify;">- Preparation for the Ngoc Linh Ginseng and International Medicinal Materials Festival Da Nang 2026</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Celebrating the 2569th Traditional Lao Bunpimay New Year in Da Nang</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the occasion of the traditional Bounpimai Lao New Year 2569, on the morning of April 8, city leaders visited and extended New Year greetings to the Consulate General of Laos in Da Nang. Standing Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee Nguyen Dinh Vinh sent New Year wishes and affirmed that the cooperative relationship between Da Nang and Lao localities is increasingly developing; at the same time, he emphasized that the working trip of City Party Committee Secretary Le Ngọc Quang to Central and Southern Laos has opened up many opportunities for cooperation.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Subsequently, on the afternoon of April 10, at the Bunpimay Traditional New Year Festival 2569, leaders of both sides continued to affirm the special friendship between Laos and Vietnam and committed to strengthening effective cooperation. The Consul General of the Lao PDR in Da Nang, Vonekham Chueangmanivong, expressed pride in the close relationship between the two countries, highly appreciated the cooperation with Central and Southern Lao localities and Da Nang's concern for Lao students, while affirming he would continue to act as a bridge to promote cooperation in the future.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, educational institutions awarded hundreds of scholarships to Lao students. Delegates performed traditional rituals such as wrist-tying and Buddha bathing, sending wishes for a peaceful and happy new year.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>More than 600 delegates participate in the "Peace Steps" Walk</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The official ceremony (The Commemoration of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) of the Quan The Am Marble Mountains Festival in Da Nang city attracted tens of thousands of Venerable monks, nuns, compatriots, and tourists from all over to attend and worship.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the ceremony, delegates joined in releasing peace balloons for national peace and prosperity; they performed traditional rituals expressing messages of love, turning their hearts toward Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, and praying for the country to always be at peace and for the people to be prosperous and happy.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva masquerade ritual was performed alongside the procession of the statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, which is also the part of the ceremony most anticipated by locals and tourists.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the Festival, the "Peace Steps" walking program attracted more than 600 delegates, spreading messages of peace, friendship, and international cooperation. The route was approximately 1,800m long.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In the unique cultural, historical, and spiritual space of the Marble Mountains Special National Relic, after 4 days of organization, the Quan The Am Marble Mountains Festival 2026 concluded on the morning of April 7, continuing to affirm the sustainable value of a typical cultural-spiritual event, spreading national traditional values and the Buddhist spirit of compassion and wisdom, while leaving a good impression on citizens and international tourists.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Nam Hung discusses the development of Chu Lai Airport with the Consul General of the Netherlands</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At a working session with Ms. Raissa Marteaux, Consul General of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City, regarding the development orientation of Chu Lai Airport on the morning of April 8, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Tran Nam Hung affirmed that the city would create a transparent and favorable investment environment, providing support in procedures, land, and infrastructure, and accompanying businesses throughout the project implementation process.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The city aims to develop Chu Lai into an air cargo transport hub for the Central region, linked with logistics, supply chains, seaports, and industrial zones; while simultaneously developing aviation industries, services, and maintenance, contributing to the promotion of high-quality urban areas, commerce, and services. In this regard, priority will be given to investors with potential and experience to participate in the research, exploitation, and development of Chu Lai Airport.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Raissa Marteaux highly appreciated the development potential of Chu Lai Airport, especially in terms of location, infrastructure, and connectivity; at the same</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">time, she stated that many Dutch businesses are interested in and wish to explore investment opportunities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">She hoped the city would create favorable conditions for businesses to access the project and affirmed she would continue to play a bridging role, promoting cooperation between Dutch businesses and relevant agencies and units.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Integrated Flood Management Planning for the Vu Gia – Thu Bon River Basin</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At a meeting to discuss the Integrated Flood Management Planning for the Vu Gia – Thu Bon River Basin sponsored by JICA (Japan) on the afternoon of April 9, Da Nang city highly agreed with the orientation of the integrated flood management approach by river basin that the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and JICA are researching, emphasizing the requirement to shift from a "flood-fighting" mindset to "adaptive flood management," proactively controlling risks and balancing development and safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Da Nang City People's Committee committed to coordinating closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, localities in the river basin, and international organizations, including JICA; providing full information and data and participating actively in the process of completing the research to ensure feasibility and effectiveness when implemented in practice.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Ready for the Da Nang Venture and Angel Investor Summit 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At a meeting to provide opinions on the organization plan for the Da Nang Venture and Angel Investor Summit 2026 (DAVAS 2026) on the afternoon of April 10, city leaders requested relevant units to proactively and closely coordinate in the organizational work; strengthen connections and mobilize social resources and domestic and foreign investment funds to participate; and step up communication and promotion work to spread the image of Da Nang as a regional center for innovation and venture capital. In addition, security, safety, medical work, logistics, and necessary conditions for the Summit must be ensured.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Summit is expected to take place from May 25 to 27, 2026, at the Ariyana International Convention Centre Da Nang and several other locations in the city with the theme "Innovation Meets Global Investment" and the message "Blooming Ideas, Spreading Capital."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Summit includes many main activities such as: a summit for Web3 builders; market access workshops; investment connection seminars; an innovative startup exhibition with more than 50 booths; a pitching program for about 50 domestic and foreign projects; 1:1 investment matching between funds and startups; a cooperation signing ceremony and side activities.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Preparation for the Ngoc Linh Ginseng and International Medicinal Materials Festival Da Nang 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At a meeting to hear a report on the organization of the Ngoc Linh Ginseng and International Medicinal Materials Festival Da Nang 2026, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Ho Quang Buu requested departments and branches to complete</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">the plan with clear tasks and focal points, and to promote socialization; at the same time, it is necessary to ensure security, order, safety, and environmental sanitation throughout the duration, contributing to the successful organization of the event and enhancing the Ngoc Linh Ginseng brand associated with the image of Da Nang city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Festival is expected to take place from August 1 to 3, 2026, on a large scale at APEC Park, Bach Dang walking street, and ginseng-growing regions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Specifically, the ritual to worship the Ginseng God and the 2nd Ngoc Linh Ginseng Seedling Donation Ceremony will take place on July 31 at the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Temple (Tra Linh commune). The opening ceremony will take place on the evening of August 1 with the theme "Ngoc Linh Ginseng – The Essence of World Medicinal Materials" at Bach Dang walking street (Hai Chau district).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Festival includes many prominent activities such as an exhibition space for Ngoc Linh ginseng and medicinal materials with experience areas and introduction of deep-processed products; an international scientific conference on ginseng and medicinal materials; the "Flavors of the Great Highlands" culinary space; along with side activities such as a tour to experience the ginseng region, the "Million Steps to the Ngoc Linh Ginseng Region" running race, art programs, and a gala to connect domestic and foreign partners.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Opening of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Strengthening cooperation with localities in China </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang promotes cooperation with the Republic of Austria on infrastructure and smart cities </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Promoting cooperation with France to develop an international financial center </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang affirms its position as a destination for global innovation capital </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang shares experiences in infrastructure development, promoting transportation connectivity with Laos </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang enhances international cooperation with Belarus </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang strengthens friendship and cooperation with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Central and Central Highlands enterprises discuss solutions to adapt to economic fluctuations and green transformation </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- An Hải Festival 2026: A cultural, entertainment, and culinary summer destination by the Danang beach</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Opening of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 officially opened on the evening of May 30 with the theme "Danang – United Horizons."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This year, the festival brings together 10 fireworks teams from 8 countries and territories, including 4 teams participating for the first time: Macau (China), Australia, France, and Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the opening night, the performances by the host team Danang (Vietnam) and the reigning champion Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Fireworks (China) painted a dazzling picture of life, the beauty of the blue planet, and the aspiration to connect humans with nature, leading the audience on a journey of exaltation through masterpieces of light, music, and art.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Strengthening cooperation with localities in China</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the Chinese Consul General in Danang, Dong Bich Du, on the morning of May 25, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Council Nguyễn Đức Dũng highly appreciated the cooperation and investment support activities between Danang and Chinese localities in the fields of science and technology, investment, services, tourism, and trade; at the same time, he hopes to continue expanding cooperation, strengthening connectivity, and promoting the role of the Chinese Consulate General in Danang as a bridge.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Recognizing Danang's important role in the Central - Central Highlands region, Ms. Dong Bich Du hopes that the City People's Council will continue to promote local exchanges, facilitate Chinese enterprises to invest and conduct business; expand cooperation in people-to-people exchanges, tourism, culture, and effectively coordinate the organization of the China-Vietnam Tourism Cooperation Year.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Next, at the meeting with Ms. Dong Bich Du - Consul General of China in Danang on the afternoon of May 26, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng highly appreciated the connecting role of the Chinese Consulate General in promoting friendship and cooperation between Danang and localities in China; he expressed the hope that in the coming time, the Consulate General would continue to be an important bridge to enhance cooperative activities across many fields.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Ms. Dong Bich Du - Consul General of China in Danang, highly valued the development potential and investment environment of Danang; at the same time, she stated that the Chinese side is encouraging capable enterprises to expand cooperation and investment in the city.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes cooperation with the Republic of Austria on infrastructure and smart cities</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the delegation led by Mr. Philipp Agathonos - Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Vietnam, on the afternoon of May 25, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee, Hồ Kỳ Minh, discussed cooperation on strategic infrastructure and smart city development. Danang hopes to expand cooperation with the Republic of Austria and international partners in sharing experiences and transferring technology towards a modern and sustainable urban area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Vietnam highly appreciated Danang's development orientation and expressed readiness to support the feasibility study of phase 1 of the urban railway project, promote cooperation on data-based urban governance, smart transportation, and digital infrastructure.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides also discussed the plan for implementing the contents of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the Danang City People's Committee and the Agency for Economic Cooperation and Development (AED) signed in March 2026. At the same time, they agreed to implement pre-feasibility research projects for the city's urban railway and maintain regular exchanges throughout the cooperation process.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Promoting cooperation with France to develop an international financial center</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the courtesy meeting with the Consul General of the French Republic in Hồ Chí Minh City, Etienne Ranaivoson, on the afternoon of May 29, the Permanent Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee, Hồ Kỳ Minh, requested that the French side continue to support the introduction of potential investors and partners to explore cooperation opportunities in Danang, particularly in projects such as the International Financial Center, Free Trade Zone, and port development.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Etienne Ranaivoson highly appreciated Damang's development orientation in the fields of green finance and financial technology and also stated that Paris Europlace has many strengths in investment connection, green finance development, digital assets, and the establishment of legal frameworks for financial technology.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition, the two localities also exchanged views on cooperation orientations with French partners, especially with the Paris Europlace Financial Association, and agreed to promote collaboration in the areas of green finance, innovation, carbon market development, digital transformation, and infrastructure investment connectivity.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang affirms its position as a destination for global innovation capital</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang Venture and Angel Investment Forum 2026 (DAVAS 2026), themed “Innovation Meets Global Investment,” gathers over 30 investment funds, 120 international experts, and 62 technology startups in the fields of AI, Web3, blockchain, fintech, healthtech, edtech, greentech, among others.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Hồ Quang Bửu, DAVAS 2026 is not only a meeting place for startups and investment funds but also a forum for connecting knowledge, technology, management experience, and new development visions. The city expects the forum to strongly promote innovative startup activities, attract high-quality capital flows, and expand international connections for the local startup ecosystem.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">DAVAS 2026 sees participation from major investment funds such as Quest Ventures, Do Ventures, ThinkZone Ventures, Antler, MEXC Ventures, with a total capital of more than 5 billion USD. At the forum, startups participating will pitch and raise funds directly in front of international investment funds.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the Forum, the Department of Science and Technology is organizing the Web3 Developers’ Conference – Web3 Builders’ Summit 2026 (W3BS), bringing together strategic partners, investment funds, technology enterprises, and the Web3 development community both domestically and regionally.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The program focuses on three main thematic groups: Vietnam's Web3 infrastructure, the future of currency and stablecoins, and the tokenization of assets and real-world assets (RWA). In addition to specialized discussion sessions, W3BS 2026 will also host "Lightning Debate" sessions addressing various issues of interest to the Web3 community, such as stablecoins and the traditional banking system, RWA yields compared to DeFi-native, or AI security combined with Web3.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang shares experiences in infrastructure development, promoting transportation connectivity with Laos</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the working session with the Task Force of the Ministry of Public Works and Transport of the Laos People's Democratic Republic on the morning of May 27, Deputy Chairman of the City People's Committee Lê Quang Nam stated that Danang is always ready to share experiences, strengthen connections, and coordinate with localities and agencies of Laos to promote comprehensive cooperation between the two sides, especially in urban planning, traffic management, and logistics development.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Highly appreciating the experiences shared by Danang, Minister Leklay Sivilay expressed the hope that both sides would continue to strengthen cooperation in the fields of transport, logistics, and cross-border traffic infrastructure connectivity to promote regional economic development, expand goods trade, and enhance the efficiency of the East-West Economic Corridor in the time ahead.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang enhances international cooperation with Belarus</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 28, during the meetings with the Consul General of Belarus in Hồ Chí Minh City, Alexander Sidoruk, Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường expressed his hope that the Consul General would support the opening of a charter flight to Da Nang, promote cultural and tourism exchanges, and connect businesses to explore investment and import-export opportunities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Alexander Sidoruk affirmed that Belarus regards Danang as a potential partner for expanding interregional cooperation; he also mentioned that Mogilev Province wishes to renew the cooperation agreement with Danang following the merger.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang strengthens friendship and cooperation with Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China)</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the reception and working session with the delegation from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) on the afternoon of May 28 Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường requested support for Danang's participation in the CAEXPO, connection of enterprises with Chinese partners, and promotion of cooperation in the fields of AI, information technology, renewable energy, smart healthcare, tourism, and education.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the People's Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Luo Xanning, highly appreciated Danang's development potential and affirmed that he would continue to promote substantive cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, tourism, education, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the Danang City People's Committee and the Guangxi Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the relationship of friendly cooperation between the two localities.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Central and Central Highlands enterprises discuss solutions to adapt to economic fluctuations and green transformation</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Central - Central Highlands Regional Business Conference 2026, themed “Central - Central Highlands Enterprises Facing Global Economic Fluctuations and the Green Transformation Trend,” gathered nearly 300 representatives from international organizations, economic experts, and the business community in the region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu, affirmed that Danang identifies green and sustainable development as a consistent orientation, aiming to build the city into a major socio-economic center of the country and Southeast Asia, following an ecological, modern, smart, and livable approach. The city is committed to accompanying businesses and investors in creating a favorable business environment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On this occasion, the Central - Central Highlands VCCI, the Union of Friendship Organizations of Danang City, along with domestic and international partners, signed cooperation agreements on people-to-people diplomacy, management training, business support for trade connections, and international integration.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>An Hải Festival 2026: A cultural, entertainment, and culinary summer destination by the Danang beach</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The annual cultural and marine tourism event series “An Hải Festival 2026” with the theme “Sound Waves & Tastes” will take place from June 6 to 14 at East Sea Park, along Võ Nguyên Giáp Street, and Mỹ Khê – An Hải Beach.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The highlight is the artistic space “Sound Waves,” featuring acoustic nights, DJ performances, the fusion of Central Highlands gongs with EDM, and beachside film screenings, along with activities such as bamboo basket boat demonstrations, artistic basket rowing, beach volleyball, and community games.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The “Tastes” space gathers 50-70 food stalls, OCOP products, and local specialties, supporting QR code payment. The festival will conclude with the Flashlight Night and a communal singing session by An Hải Beach.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang promotes cooperation with Japan in various fields</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy makes a friendly visit to Danang city</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang – Se Kong signs a coordination agreement to upgrade the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- The Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Danang city organizes personnel restructuring</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang and Hitachi exchange cooperation orientation on AI and smart cities</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Danang marks its presence on the international sports map</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- “Igniting” the opening night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- The 22nd Hội An – Japan Cultural Exchange Event takes place from May 22 to 24</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang promotes cooperation with Japan in various fields</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the meeting with the Consul General of Japan in Danang, Mori Takero, on the afternoon of May 13, Chairman of the Danang People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng highly appreciated the cooperative relationship between Danang and Japan in the fields of culture, education, investment, and people-to-people exchanges. In the near future, the city will host the Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange program and the Vietnam - Japan Festival, contributing to strengthening cooperative relations between Danang and Japanese localities and partners.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition, the Chairman of the City People’s Committee hopes that Japan will continue to support areas such as high-tech agriculture, education, healthcare, innovation, human resource development, and infrastructure in the mountainous regions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Consul General Mori Takero expressed a desire to restore the Japanese language training program in the Liên Chiểu area as in the past. The Chairman of the City People’s Committee agreed in principle and also suggested that the training should not only be structured, but also linked to career orientation and employment opportunities for students.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>HMCS Charlottetown of the Royal Canadian Navy makes a friendly visit to Danang city</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 15, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng received a courtesy visit from the delegation of the Royal Canadian Navy led by Angus Topshee.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Chairman of the City People's Committee affirmed that the visit holds significant importance in strengthening the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Canada, particularly in the fields of defense and naval affairs. He also stated that Danang is ready to facilitate expanded cooperation, training, and experience sharing between the Vietnam Navy and the Canadian Navy, contributing to ensuring maritime security and safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Vice Admiral Angus Topshee expressed his pleasure that both sides have engaged in many practical cooperative and exchange activities. The visit of HMCS Charlottetown not only contributes to enhancing Vietnam–Canada defense cooperation but also provides the delegation with the opportunity to learn about the culture, people, and dynamic development of Danang.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Royal Canadian Navy ship HMCS Charlottetown docked at Tiên Sa Port and began its friendly visit to Danang from May 15 to 18 as part of Operation HORIZON, contributing to promoting Canada's cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During the stay in Danang, the delegation will pay courtesy visits to the city leadership, the 5th Military Region Command, and the 3rd Naval Region Command; participate in professional and sports exchanges with the Vietnam Navy, engage in exchanges at the University of Danang, and visit the Center for Support of Victims of Agent Orange and disadvantaged children in the city.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang – Se Kong signs a coordination agreement to upgrade the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the bilateral survey at the Tây Giang (Danang) - Ka Lum (Sekong) border gate area on the morning of May 14, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee Phan Thái Bình and Chairman of the Sekong Provincial Government Committee Khanty Silavongsath agreed on the policy and coordination plans to prepare the necessary conditions to upgrade the Tây Giang - Ka Lum border gate to a main border gate before 2030.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Both sides conducted a field survey, determining the scope of the border gate area, suitable locations, and coordinates to serve planning purposes, forming the basis for proposing adjustments to the planning and developing the design for the main border gate.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of the same day, the leaders of the two localities co-chaired a meeting and signed a joint coordination plan to implement the roadmap for upgrading the Tây Giang – Ka Lum border gate. According to the plan, by May 2026, the dossier determining the scope of the border gate area will be completed; from June 2026 to June 2027, relevant planning will be finalized; in the 2027-2029 period, investment will focus on transportation infrastructure and works in the border gate area; in the first quarter of 2030, the governments of the two countries will be presented with a proposal to consider upgrading it to a main border gate.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>The Vietnam-China Friendship Association of Danang city organizes personnel restructuring</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The 4th Conference of the Executive Committee for the 2024 - 2029 term unanimously decided to elect additional members of the Party Committee, Deputy Chairwoman of the City People’s Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi, to join the Executive Committee, the Standing Committee, and to hold the position of Chairwoman of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association of Danang City for the 2024 - 2029 term.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">After the reorganization, the Executive Committee of the Vietnam - China Friendship Association of the city for the 2024 - 2029 term consists of 18 members.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang and Hitachi exchange cooperation orientation on AI and smart cities</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the afternoon of May 15, Vice Chairman of the Danang City People's Committee Hồ Quang Bửu and leaders of Hitachi Digital Services Vietnam Co., Ltd. discussed the strategic cooperation direction in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, and digital transformation. At the same time, they explored the possibility of establishing long-term cooperation programs to help enhance technological capabilities, attract high-quality investment, and develop AI human resources for Da Nang city.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Hitachi Digital Services Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Hitachi DSVN) is a member company of the Hitachi Group. In Da Nang, the company has a branch at Phi Long Building, 52 Nguyễn Văn Linh, Hải Châu Ward.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Danang marks its presence on the international sports map</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the VNG IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 and VNG IRONMAN 70.3 Danang 2026 Awards Ceremony, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism presented awards to athletes who achieved outstanding results in each category, while also announcing the list of athletes who earned the right to participate in international competitions.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This season left a strong impression in terms of organizational scale, sportsmanship, and community values. Danang's being selected by the global IRONMAN Organization to host the event is a source of pride for the city and helps affirm its position as a leading destination for international cultural, sports, and tourism events in the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 5,000 athletes, along with their family members, stayed and visited the city during the event.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>“Igniting” the opening night of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 will open on May 30 with the theme "Nature," marking the start of the competition between the Danang International Fireworks Team and Jiangxi Yangfeng Art Display Co., Ltd (China).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition to the fireworks displays, the opening night of DIFF 2026 will also be an "artistic feast," featuring performances by singers Hồ Ngọc Hà, Hoàng Hải, Hà Nhi, Nguyễn Trần Trung Quân, nearly 70 Vietnamese dancers, and more than 30 international artists from Sun World Ba Na Hills.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the review meeting on the preparation work for organizing DIFF 2026 held on the afternoon of May 13, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi requested that members of the Organizing Committee enhance their responsibility, actively and proactively coordinate with relevant agencies, units, and localities to ensure that the activities at the Festival take place safely and in a civilized manner, without errors or delays. In particular, attention should be paid to ensuring absolute safety in terms of security and order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting, rescue operations, environmental sanitation, and food safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the most current report, the basic operations have been on schedule, meeting the required standards, especially regarding the construction of the grandstand, stage, firing area, fireworks import procedures, promotion and media activities, as well as the development of plans to ensure security and order, traffic safety, fire prevention and fighting, and logistical support for the participating teams.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>The 22nd Hội An – Japan Cultural Exchange Event takes place from May 22 to 24</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Event, Danang 2026, will take place from May 22 to 24 in the Hội An Ancient Town. The opening ceremony will be held at 7:30 PM on May 22 at An Hội Sculpture Garden, with the participation of numerous Vietnamese and Japanese art troupes.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The highlight of the event is a series of continuous activities throughout the ancient town, such as street art exchanges, the reenactment of the “Procession of Princess Ngọc Hoa and Merchant Araki Sotaro,” an exhibition of traditional Japanese dolls, calligraphy and Ikebana demonstrations, performances of traditional and contemporary arts, along with a Cosplay contest and many cultural experience activities.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, exhibition spaces displaying Hội An - Japan cultural exchanges, the tour program “Remnants of Japan,” introductions to Japanese cuisine, tourism, and characteristic cultural products will also be organized, contributing to a lively festival atmosphere.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang signs cooperation agreement with Dentium Joint Stock Company (South Korea) on hydrogen and fuel cell technology</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Commencement of the overall construction investment project for Lien Chieu Container Port</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang strengthens cooperation in developing Lien Chieu Port and logistics with A.P. Moller Maersk Group</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- More than 4,000 athletes from 80 countries and territories will attend the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- UNESCO accompanies Da Nang in preserving and promoting heritage values</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang is ready to host the Asian Beach Games</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang Ao Dai Festival 2026</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- April 29: Opening of the "Peaceful Fatherland" Gala</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- April 25: Opening of the 2026 Marine Tourism Season with the theme: "Vibrant Summer”</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang signs cooperation agreement with Dentium Joint Stock Company (South Korea) on hydrogen and fuel cell technology</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the Roundtable Discussion on Vietnam - South Korea economic, trade, and investment cooperation held in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 23, the Da Nang City People's Committee and Dentium Joint Stock Company (South Korea) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the field of hydrogen and fuel cell technology in Vietnam.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Prime Minister Le Minh Hung emphasized that the presence of leading corporations and businesses from both countries is a testament to the trust and expectation of opening a new, deep, substantive, and more cohesive development phase between the two economies. Vietnam - South Korea relations are assessed to have moved beyond traditional trade and investment cooperation to enter a more strategic and comprehensive phase, jointly participating in creating new regional and global value chains.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Vietnamese Government is committed to continuing to improve institutions, reforming administrative procedures, and ensuring a transparent and stable investment environment, aiming for the goal of sustainable mutual development.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Commencement of the overall construction investment project for Lien Chieu Container Port</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the overall construction investment project for Lien Chieu Container Port on the morning of April 25, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc requested the investor to implement the project while ensuring safety, quality, and progress; to build a "green port - smart port" model and protect the ecosystem of Lien Chieu Bay. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Mạnh Hung highly appreciated the proactiveness and determination of the Joint Venture of Hateco Group Joint Stock Company - Hateco Seaport Limited Liability Company - APM Terminals B.V. in preparing conditions to implement the project; at the same time, he affirmed that the city will continue to accompany, remove difficulties, and create favorable conditions for the investor.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The project covers an area of more than 172 hectares with a total investment of about 2 billion USD, planned to include 8 container berths with a total length of 2,750m, capable of receiving ships up to 18,000 TEU, and a design capacity of 5.7 million TEU/year. After 3 years of operating Phase 1, it is expected to reach 4 million TEU/year. The port is oriented to develop into a modern logistics ecosystem with multi-modal connectivity.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang strengthens cooperation in developing Lien Chieu Port and logistics with A.P. Moller Maersk Group</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During a working session with Mr. Vincent Clerc, Global CEO of A.P. Moller Maersk Group (Denmark) on the morning of April 25, both sides agreed to promote the progress of the Lien Chieu Port project.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Chairman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Mạnh Hung committed to creating favorable conditions for the investor to operate effectively, while emphasizing the important role of Lien Chieu Port for the city's socio-economic development. Da Nang is focusing on synchronous investment in transportation infrastructure, seaports, and logistics, strengthening connectivity with the airport and economic zones, linked with the goals of sustainable development and environmental protection.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Mr. Vincent Clerc stated that A.P. Moller Maersk Group considers Vietnam a strategic market, currently operating two ports in Vung Tau and Hai Phong, and assessed that Lien Chieu Port has the potential to become a modern logistics center for the Central region. The Group also expressed its desire to expand investment in Da Nang in the fields of logistics, warehousing, supply chain infrastructure, and green transport.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>More than 4,000 athletes from 80 countries and territories will attend the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 in Da Nang</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the press conference announcing the Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 on the afternoon of April 24, Vice Chairman of the City People's Council and Chairman of the Da Nang Pickleball Federation Tran Phuoc Son emphasized that hosting the tournament is not only an honor but also affirms the city's capacity to organize international sporting events, while contributing to promoting the image of a dynamic and friendly Da Nang, boosting tourism and the sports economy. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Da Nang Pickleball Federation is committed to the best preparation to organize a professional, safe, and impressive tournament. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Mr. Hercilio Cabieses, Executive Director of the Pickleball World Cup, assessed Da Nang as a suitable location, expected to attract more than 4,000 athletes from 80 countries and territories.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Heineken Pickleball World Cup 2026 is the first time the event is held in Asia, taking place from August 30 to September 6, 2026, at the Tien Son Sports Complex, Tuyen Son Sports Village, and central court clusters of the city. The tournament includes 2 categories, national and individual, with many competition events based on age and skill level.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>UNESCO accompanies Da Nang in preserving and promoting heritage values</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During a reception for Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker, UNESCO Representative to Vietnam, on the morning of April 24, Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Ho Ky Minh shared Da Nang's development orientation and enhancement of regional links. Accordingly, the city plans to implement an urban railway line connecting Da Nang International Airport with Hoi An, Tam Ky, and Chu Lai to improve connectivity, creating a driving force to promote regional socio-economic, cultural, and tourism development.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee requested UNESCO to continue accompanying and supporting Da Nang in guiding procedures for the restoration project of the Ancient House at No. 68 Tran Phu Street (Hoi An) according to the regulations of the World Heritage Fund; recognizing membership in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the name "Hoi An Creative Heritage City"; and supporting the city in hosting the "UNESCO Creative Cities Forum in Southeast Asia."</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In addition, the city proposed that UNESCO pay attention to supporting and guiding expertise and procedures to gradually complete the dossier, moving towards the consideration and recognition of the value of the Ngu Hanh Son scenic area.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Highly appreciating the potential for cooperation, Mr. Jonathan Wallace Baker affirmed that UNESCO is ready to accompany Da Nang, continuing to support Hoi An in maintaining its Creative City title, implementing monument restoration work, and consulting on completing the Ngu Hanh Son scenic spot dossier in the coming time.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang is ready to host the Asian Beach Games</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the meeting with the Olympic Council of Asia, the local Organizing Committee, and the Sanya city government, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi discussed the possibility of Da Nang hosting sporting events linked to its beach advantages, including a proposal to organize the World Beach Water Polo Championship in 2027.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">With experience in organizing many international sporting events, Da Nang affirmed its professional organizational capacity, meeting international standards; at the same time, it committed to reporting to the Government and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, actively preparing and coordinating closely with relevant units to meet the requirements of the Olympic Council of Asia.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Vietnam Sports Delegation participating in ABG6 consists of 90 members, of which Da Nang contributes 2 athletes and 1 coach in the sport of sailing. At the games, Vietnamese sports will compete in 8 events: beach handball, beach wrestling, jujitsu, traditional boat racing, beach swimming, athletics, sailing, and teqball.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang Ao Dai Festival 2026</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The City People's Committee opened the Da Nang Ao Dai Festival 2026 on the evening of April 24 in the Han River area (40–42 Bach Dang). This is the first time it has been organized, aiming to honor and spread the value of the ao dai in contemporary life.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The festival takes place from April 24 to 26, with a series of activities in public spaces along the Han River and connected to the Hoi An ancient town, aiming to preserve and promote the value of the ao dai and build it into an annual cultural activity, contributing to positioning Da Nang as a creative destination rich in identity. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Within the framework of the festival, the "Ao Dai: Past - Present - Future" display and experience space takes place at the Da Nang Museum, introducing the development journey of the ao dai through historical periods. Outstanding programs include the "Hoi An – Colors of Silk" performance at the Japanese Covered Bridge area, the "Vietnamese Ao Dai - Heritage and Creativity" program at 40 Bach Dang, along with "Da Nang Imprints" parade activities, seminars, and the "Han River Convergence" art show.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Through the festival, the ao dai is widely spread within the community, while simultaneously promoting creativity and the promotion and development of the city's cultural-tourism products.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>April 29: Opening of the "Peaceful Fatherland" Gala </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the plan, the "Peaceful Fatherland" Gala will open at 20:00 on April 29, 2026, at APEC Park (Hai Chau Ward); exhibition and experience activities will take place from April 30 to May 3, 2026. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The highlight is the "Journey of Peace" space with 4 display booths about the construction and fighting process of the People's Security forces, cybersecurity assurance work, high-tech crime prevention, and international cooperation. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, there is the "Star of Peace – Community Imprint" community activity and the "80 Years of People's Security – Silent Shield" exhibition, combining traditional displays with modern technology.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The main Gala program takes place at 20:00 on May 2, 2026, at the park on the East bank of the Dragon Bridge (An Hai Ward), consisting of three chapters: "Flow of Peace," "Shield of Peace," and "Epic of Peace," closing with a torch-bearing ceremony, passing the fire, and a fireworks display.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>April 25: Opening of the 2026 Marine Tourism Season with the theme: "Vibrant Summer”</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">From April 25, 2026, to May 3, 2026, vibrant activities within the framework of the 2026 Marine Tourism Season program will take place at East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula, and the beaches of Phuoc My, My An, My Khe, and Nguyen Tat Thanh.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The opening ceremony will be held at 5:00 PM on April 25, 2026, at East Sea Park.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The program consists of 19 main activities located at East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula, and the tourism beaches of Da Nang. The schedule includes 05 new activities: Da Nang Pizza Festival 2026, An experience journey of making ice cream from Vietnamese rice plants, Beach Water Games, Marine sports performances, and the "Son Tra Walking Day". </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">There are 14 recurring activities maintained over the years, such as: Artistic Kite performances, the 2026 International Marine Rescue Competition, the 3rd "Conquering Summer Waves" sea swimming competition, the 2nd "Ky Vuong Xu Quang" Chinese chess tournament, and the "Vietnamese Flavors" culinary space. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During this occasion, a series of attractive coastal entertainment venues like Kalà Kalà Beach Club, The Holiday Beach Club, Malibu Beach Club, and Maia Beach Bar in the My An beach area, as well as Da Nang Mikazuki Japanese Resorts & Spa in the Nguyen Tat Thanh road beach area, are ready to serve visitors. These venues contribute to providing a vibrant, diverse, and attractive experiential space for residents and tourists.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the local beaches, tourists can easily access amenities such as beach umbrellas and chairs, freshwater showers, parking lots, coastal restaurants and bars, along with experiential services like surfing, SUP paddling, jet skiing, and parasailing.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, in May, Tam Thanh beach in Quang Phu ward will become lively with the "Sea Flavor Food Festival" taking place from May 22 to May 24, 2026. This festival promises to bring a unique culinary experience space deeply imbued with coastal character.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In July, the "Cua Dai Beach Festival – Summer Emotions" will be organized at Cua Dai beach. This event will feature a series of engaging activities such as marine art performances, beach sports, food festivals, and nighttime entertainment programs.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- National Scientific Workshop on Preserving Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Heritage</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Ranked Among Top 9 Global Festivals</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- April 30 – May 1 Events Programme: Spreading Traditional Values and Energizing Summer Tourism</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- 14 Teams Compete in the 2026 Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">- AI Technology Tells the Story of Birdsongs</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>National Scientific Workshop on Preserving Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery Heritage</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">During a meeting on the morning of April 29 to implement plans for the national scientific workshop on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage values of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi requested that relevant units prepare content thoroughly to ensure scientific quality, progress, and organizational efficiency.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">According to the plan, the workshop, titled "Research on Preserving and Promoting the Cultural Heritage Values of Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery," is scheduled for May 15, 2026, in Da Nang. It will feature over 200 delegates from central and local agencies, scientists, and religious organizations.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The scientific content of the workshop has been shaped with the participation of many prestigious experts and scientists. The workshop is an especially meaningful event, through which the city hopes to receive many valuable recommendations and proposals from managers, experts, and scientists in promoting the cultural heritage values of the Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 Ranked Among Top 9 Global Festivals</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 was voted by the renowned travel magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the top 9 must-experience festivals on the planet. It is the sole representative from Vietnam on this list.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">DIFF was praised for its professional scale, world-class pyrotechnic displays synchronized with music, and modern technology. The event is recognized not just as a competition, but as a comprehensive series of festive, artistic, and entertainment activities that enliven Da Nang’s tourism atmosphere.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Being honored in this prestigious ranking further affirms the attraction and brand of DIFF on the global tourism map. At the same time, it demonstrates Da Nang's efforts in developing large-scale event tourism products, enhancing competitiveness, and attracting domestic and international tourists.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>April 30 – May 1 Events Programme: Spreading Traditional Values and Energizing Summer Tourism</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In celebration of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, and the 140th International Workers' Day, Da Nang organized a series of cultural, sports, and tourism activities, educating on patriotism, and creating a vibrant atmosphere for residents and tourists.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Prominent are tribute activities such as incense offerings and commemorations at martyrs' cemeteries, historical relics, and religious establishments across many localities, demonstrating the ethics of gratitude while fostering a sense of responsibility in building the homeland.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">In parallel, the city is organizing a series of large-scale cultural, artistic, and sporting events. The "Da Nang Beach Tourism Season 2026" opening program features many attractive activities; the "Peaceful Fatherland" Gala, along with exhibitions, experiences, and art performances, serves as a highlight to attract a large number of residents and visitors.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Additionally, tourist areas and attractions are simultaneously launching new products combined with incentive programs, contributing to an enhanced experience. This</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">series of activities not only promotes summer tourism but also contributes to advertising the image of Da Nang as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>14 Teams Compete in the 2026 Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">On the morning of April 30, 14 domestic and international teams competed in the Da Nang International Life-Saving Competition to improve rescue skills and ensure visitor safety.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The competition included 15 events split between the beach at East Sea Park (An Hai Ward) and the high-performance swimming pool (Hoa Cuong Ward).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">At the beach, there are 9 events such as: beach sprints, relay swimming, team surf paddling, rescue tube rescues, rescue board relays, flag grabbing, and coracle racing... Meanwhile, 6 events at the pool focus on specialized skills such as: cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), victim towing relays, 10m line throws, line throw relays, and 50m victim carries...</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">After hours of dramatic competition, the First Prize overall went to the CEBU ONE team (Philippines). The Second Prize overall belonged to the SABAH team (Malaysia), and the Third Prize overall went to the HAMMERHEAD ONE team (Singapore).</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;;line-height:30px"><strong>AI Technology Tells the Story of Birdsongs</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">Da Nang is pioneering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for birdsong recognition, creating a new approach to biodiversity conservation and community experience.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The "AI Tells Birdsong Stories" model has been deployed through listening stations in natural ecosystems like the Dam River and Cua Garden (Southern Da Nang).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">The AI system will record sounds, identify bird species, and provide information regarding their characteristics, behaviors, and habitats, helping residents and tourists gain a deeper understanding of the natural world.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;;line-height:30px">This project is supported by international organizations, including partners from Switzerland, to promote green urban initiatives and sustainable development.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Danang International Passenger Terminal </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Japan proposes to provide surfing training services in Danang </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Strengthening connectivity and long-term investment cooperation with Japanese enterprises </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Opening of the 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival, Danang 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang welcomes the first flight from Moscow (Russian Federation) </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Danang ranks 554th in the global startup ecosystem </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:11px;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">- Science exhibition “Universe - Humans - Intelligence”</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Danang International Passenger Terminal </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">The Danang International Passenger Terminal Expansion Project (T2) officially commenced with a total investment of nearly 1,500 billion VND. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">The project aims to meet the strong growth demand of the international aviation market, enhance operational capacity, increase international connectivity, and drive the development of tourism, commerce, investment, and high-quality services in the city. After the terminal’s expansion, the total area will reach approximately 21,085 square meters; the number of check-in counters will increase from 54 to 85; the number of departure gates with jet bridges will rise from 4 to 7; and the baggage handling system will be upgraded to modern standards. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:151.9pt">Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, Lê Quang Nam, affirmed that the authorities will continue to accompany and facilitate the project to remain on schedule, contributing to realizing the synchronization of developing the aviation, logistics, and tourism ecosystem in the Central region.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Japan proposes to provide surfing training services in Danang </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">At the working session on the morning of May 18, Mr. Hironori Sakai, Chairman of the Vietnam - Japan Friendship Association, proposed establishing a legal entity in Danang to provide surfing training services and related activities. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph"><span style="tab-stops:center 243.65pt">Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee, Nguyễn Thị Anh Thi, assessed that this is an appropriate orientation in line with the city's strategy for developing marine tourism, water sports, and the environment. Danang assigned the relevant departments and agencies to coordinate and support research on legal procedures, consider the possibility of organizing an International Surfing Competition, while promoting the establishment of a friendship relationship between Da Nang and Wakayama Province (Japan), expanding investment cooperation and promoting the marine tourism image.</span></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Strengthening connectivity and long-term investment cooperation with Japanese enterprises </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">At the working session with the Delegation of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Danang (JCCID) on the morning of May 20, Deputy Chairman of the City People's Committee Trần Chí Cường highly appreciated the role of JCCID in connecting the Japanese business community with the city government, contributing to the creation of an effective and sustainable investment and business environment. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The city requested that JCCID continue to support the promotion of the investment environment, facilitate business connections, and promote investment, trade, and innovation cooperation. In addition, it suggested strengthening cooperation with Japanese businesses in training high-quality human resources in fields such as information technology, semiconductors, automation, and the Japanese language. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">JCCID Chairman Mashiko Michio affirmed that the organization will continue to accompany the city, promote investment and business cooperation, and contribute to the sustainable development of Danang.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Opening of the 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival, Danang 2026 </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The 22nd Hội An - Japan Cultural Exchange Festival opened in Hội An Ward, continuing to nurture The Vietnam - Japan friendship based on a relationship of over 400 years of cultural exchange. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Taking place from May 22 to 24, the festival offers many unique cultural and artistic activities such as street art exchanges in the area of Cầu Pagoda; reenactment of the “Parade of Princess Ngọc Hoa and Merchant Araki Sotaro” on the streets of ancient Hội An; exhibitions of traditional Japanese dolls, calligraphy performances, and Ikebana flower arrangement art.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The Danang Food Tour Festival 2026 opened at East Sea Park, marking a new step in promoting local culture and identity through cuisine. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">On this occasion, the city launched the Danang Culinary Digital Map – ShopeeFood, helping residents and visitors easily explore prominent culinary destinations in the area. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Within the framework of the festival, the Danang Food Tours 2026 series will take place from May to December, connecting Danang city with wards of Hội An, Điện Bàn, Tam Kỳ, and Đại Lộc, expanding the culinary experience journey linked to traditional craft villages, local communities, and Quảng heritage. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Contributing to the development of cultural and culinary tourism while preserving and maintaining the traditional values of the locality, the Hội An Đông Ward also organizes the “Hội An Đông Traditional Cake Festival 2026” from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on May 23 at Cẩm Châu Market to widely promote the quintessence of Quảng folk cuisine.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang welcomes the first flight from Moscow (Russian Federation) </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The direct flight from Moscow to Danang, operated by Anex Tour Vietnam in collaboration with Vietjet Air, landed at Danang International Airport on the morning of May 23, bringing 377 passengers to the city. This is an important milestone marking the restoration of direct connections with the Russian market after many years.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Danang ranks 554th in the global startup ecosystem </b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">According to the “Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026” report published by StartupBlink, Danang has risen 212 places, reaching 554th in the world, compared to 766th in 2025. The city is also one of the 20 exemplary ecosystems selected to present a paper on the goal of developing a smart, sustainable, and international-class innovative urban area by 2030. This result demonstrates that Danang's startup environment is becoming increasingly dynamic, open, and deeply connected internationally.</span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:30px"><b>Science exhibition “Universe - Humans - Intelligence”</b></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">Danang Museum is organizing the science exhibition "Universe - Humanity - Intelligence" (UMI) on the occasion of International Museum Day and Vietnam Science and Technology Day. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">The exhibition presents advanced scientific research from Germany through modern, highly interactive displays, focusing on five main themes: the universe, human history, the brain, the Anthropocene, and artificial intelligence. </span></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;line-height:30px"><span style="text-justify:inter-ideograph">After Hanoi, Danang is the second stop for the exhibition in Vietnam. The exhibition is open free of charge from May 18 to June 18, 2026, at Danang Museum.</span></p>
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April 25, 2026: Commencement of the Overall Investment and Construction Project for Lien Chieu Container Terminal
The People's Committee of the city, in coordination with the Investor Joint Venture of Hateco Group Joint Stock Company – Hateco Seaport Company Limited – APM Terminals B.V., will organize the commencement ceremony for the Overall Investment and Construction Project for Lien Chieu Container Terminal on the morning of April 25, 2026.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 4 to 9
From May 4 to 9, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
April 25: Opening of the 2026 Marine Tourism Season with the theme: "Vibrant Summer”
From April 25, 2026, to May 3, 2026, vibrant activities within the framework of the 2026 Marine Tourism Season program will take place at East Sea Park, Son Tra Peninsula, and the beaches of Phuoc My, My An, My Khe, and Nguyen Tat Thanh. The opening ceremony will be held at 5:00 PM on April 25, 2026, at East Sea Park.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from Apr 13 to 18
From April 13 to 18, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
Da Nang Weekly Diplomatic & Socio-Economic Roundup (April 6–11, 2026)
From April 6 to 11, the city of Da Nang hosted several prominent events and activities across economic, political, cultural, and social sectors. The following is a summary compiled by the Da Nang City E-Government Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 25 to 30
From May 25 to 30, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 11 to 16
From May 11 to 16, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
Danang foreign news summary: economic, political, and cultural highlights (april 20–25)
From April 20 to 25, prominent economic, political, cultural, and social events and activities took place in Da Nang city. The following are events and activities synthesized by the Da Nang City E-Government Portal.
DANANG FOREIGN NEWS SUMMARY: ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, AND CULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS (APRIL 27–MAY 2)
From April 27 to May 2, prominent economic, political, cultural, and social events and activities took place in Da Nang city. The following are events and activities synthesized by the Da Nang City E-Government Portal
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Danang city from May 18 to 23
From May 18 to 23, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Danang city. These highlights were compiled by Danang Portal.
