Minister Vu Hai Quan proposes three key areas of cooperation with Japan

<p style="text-align: justify;">On 2 October 2026, Minister Vu Hai Quan held a working session with Mr Seki Yoshihiro, Japan's Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).</p>

During the meeting, Minister Vu Hai Quan proposed three core focus areas for future cooperation with MEXT: training human resources in strategic technologies, investing in the Viet Nam - Japan University, and expanding the Nexus Programme.

Human resources: Minister Vu Hai Quan requested that Japan continue providing master's and doctoral scholarships to Viet Nam in strategic technology sectors, as well as support and invest in the Viet Nam - Japan University.

Expanding and refining mechanisms for the Nexus Programme: The Minister suggested that specialized agencies from both sides review and establish a joint coordination mechanism. Beyond semiconductors, the programme should expand into artificial intelligence and healthcare, including collaboration with the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED).

Investing in a pilot-scale chip research and manufacturing facility (Mini Fab Lab) at the Viet Nam - Japan University: This initiative aims to address existing challenges in practical training and trial chip production. Viet Nam stands ready to provide matching funds alongside Japan for the project./.