In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, when the pace of life seemed to slow down to reflect on the journey already travelled, the story of Viet Nam–Japan cooperation in green development emerged as a steady, enduring current. Beyond individual projects, it was a long-term partnership nurtured by trust, respect for autonomy, and a shared aspiration to shape a sustainable future for generations to come.

On 17 October, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in partnership with Japan’s Farmers’ Co-op Cooperative, held a handover ceremony in Na Ngoi Commune, Nghe An Province, to present agricultural equipment for garlic cultivation to local farmers.

The Viet Nam Disaster and Dyke Management Authority under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on October 13 received a shipment of emergency relief goods from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to assist residents in Bac Ninh province affected by recent flooding.

The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held a workshop in Ha Noi on September 29 to share experience in lawmaking and enforcement.

A ceremony was held on July 30 to launch the DOLAB-JICA application (DJ app), marking a significant step forward in supporting Vietnamese workers to access overseas job opportunities directly, transparently, and free of charge.

Volunteers from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Da Lat University, on July 10 and 11, organised their regular sharing session aimed at promoting the development of Japanese language education in Viet Nam.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), held the kick-off ceremony for a project titled "Strengthening capacity development system for health workers through telemedicine" in Ha Noi on July 8. The event was chaired by Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health and Chairman of the National Medical Council.

Artificial intelligence (AI) could add 120-130 billion USD to Viet Nam’s economy by 2040, according to a report released by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) on June 12.

The Viet Nam Coast Guard and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have agreed to deepen collaboration, covering education and capacity-building.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 7 received a visiting delegation of Japanese economic organisations, who are in Vietnam to attend the Vietnam-Japan high-level economic conference.

Vietnam has great potential and advantages to develop oyster production chains, experts said at a conference on aquaculture technology organised in Ho Chi Minh City on February 14 by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Vietnam has disbursed some 10.8 billion JPY (75 million USD) worth of ODA in Vietnam, exclusive of funding for the private sector, between April 2021 and March 2022, according to Chief Representative Shimizu Akira.