On November 10, 2026, Hanoi leaders met with Japan’s Keidanren and CMC Group in Tokyo to discuss cooperation in strategic infrastructure, artificial intelligence and innovation, and a proposed 100‑hectare technology hub. The talks are seen as a key step toward turning Hanoi into a regional technology centre.

Keidanren representatives said they intend to deepen cooperation with Vietnam in AI transformation, green transformation and digital transformation, reaffirming support for Vietnam’s goal of becoming a high‑income country by 2045. They highlighted the role of Japanese businesses in helping Vietnam achieve this target.

Hanoi officials said the city will prioritize investment over the next 10‑12 years in transport infrastructure, logistics, energy, smart cities and high‑technology, and will seek Japanese investment in next‑generation industrial parks and the North Hanoi Smart City project. These sectors are considered essential for the capital’s long‑term growth.

CMC Group presented a plan for a 100‑hectare technology and innovation hub in Hanoi that would bring together IT companies, research centres, universities, startups and investors, with the aim of attracting Japanese technology firms. The hub is intended to create an integrated ecosystem for research, development and commercialisation.

The partnerships are expected to support economic growth, technological development, and strengthen Vietnam‑Japan relations. They underline Hanoi’s ambition to become a regional innovation hub.