Hanoi Discusses Investment Cooperation with Japanese Companies and Financial Institution

On November 10, 2026, Hanoi Party Secretary Trần Đức Thắng led a delegation to the headquarters of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren) for talks with the federation, the Japan–Vietnam Economic Committee, and representatives of Sumitomo Group and Sojitz Group. The two sides discussed expanding investment, trade and industrial cooperation. Japanese business representatives said they were optimistic about Hanoi’s investment environment and development potential and would continue to promote connections between companies in the two countries.

The Hanoi delegation met representatives of Japanese organizations, Sumitomo and Sojitz at Keidanren’s headquarters.（VietVance）

Trần Đức Thắng said Hanoi hoped to pursue long-term, practical investment cooperation with Japanese partners. The city plans to prioritize investment in high technology, the digital economy, digital infrastructure, clean energy, environmental protection and smart logistics. He proposed that Sumitomo Group speed up procedures and construction for the North Hanoi Smart City project and explore cooperation on high-tech industrial parks and clean energy. He also proposed that Sojitz Group explore smart logistics and supply chain projects.

Trần Đức Thắng also said Hanoi hoped the parties would designate points of contact for follow-up work and advance specific projects. He described Japan as an important partner for Hanoi and its largest source of investment. Statements about the investment environment and policies were presented by Hanoi officials during the talks; the proposed areas of cooperation remain under study and development.

The same day, Hanoi People’s Committee Vice Chairman Đỗ Anh Tuấn led a delegation to talks with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation on securing funding for strategic infrastructure and green development projects. A bank representative said Hanoi needed more sources of financing beyond Japanese official development assistance and that the bank hoped to provide further support for private companies investing in Hanoi.

The Hanoi delegation held talks with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation.（VietVance）

Hanoi proposed using the bank’s partner network to encourage companies in semiconductors, electronic components, precision engineering, automation, digital infrastructure and environmental technology to explore investment in the city. It also proposed jointly organizing investment promotion events focused on specific sectors. Hanoi has set an annual gross regional domestic product growth target of at least 11% for 2026–2030 and expects substantial public investment funding needs over the same period.

Source: VietVance