Kyushu Journey: Handshake for Technology and Talent Connection between Vietnam and Japan

From March 26 to 29, 2025, a delegation from the Vietnam Digital Transformation Association in Japan (VADX) accompanied Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan, Pham Quang Hieu, on a visit to the Kyushu region. The delegation traveled through Miyazaki, Oita, Kumamoto, and Saga, meeting with local government leaders to discuss digital transformation, technological cooperation, and human resource development. Nguyen Manh Hung, CEO of AIoT, also participated alongside VADX members, contributing to discussions and exchanges.

Nguyen Manh Hung – CEO of AIoT participating in a meeting alongside VADX members and engaging in discussions.

Kyushu – A Land of Opportunities

Local leaders in Kyushu expressed great interest in the Vietnamese community in Japan, particularly IT engineers. They highly valued the contributions of Vietnamese workers and aimed to expand cooperation beyond traditional industries into high-tech fields.

Discussions covered various key topics, including the application of AI in manufacturing and smart agriculture, as well as support for training Vietnamese workers before they travel to Japan. Notably, facilitating the acquisition of Japanese driver’s licenses for the Vietnamese community was also considered a practical solution.

Handshake for the Future

This visit was not just an exchange of ideas but also a step toward establishing concrete collaborations. Plans are underway to support businesses in both countries and create better opportunities for Vietnamese engineers to thrive in Japan.

Kyushu is just one stop on this journey, but the path of connection continues. We look forward to new projects where Vietnamese technology and talent will shine even brighter!