Vietnamese Youth Forum in Kyushu 2026: Connecting knowledge, shaping the future
WVR - Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Youth Month 2026, and in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, the Vietnamese Youth Forum in Kyushu 2026, themed “Connecting Knowledge – Shaping the Future”, was held at the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka.
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| The Vietnamese Youth Forum in Kyushu 2026 attracted a large number of participants. (Photo: Chu Van) |
The program attracted a wide range of intellectuals, entrepreneurs, students, and Vietnamese youth living, studying, and working in Japan.
The event was sponsored by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, in collaboration with Vietnamese associations in Kyushu, highlighting the representative office's role in connecting with the overseas Vietnamese community.
Attendees included Mr. Nguyen Kim Quy, Member of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, Permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Youth Federation; Mr. Dang Thanh Phuong, Deputy Head of the People's External Relations Committee, Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front; Ms. Ngo Thi Thanh Mai, Deputy Head of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Ms. Trinh Thi Mai Phuong, Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka.
Also present were Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Secretary General of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, and Head of the Forum's Organizing Committee; Mr. Hoang Xuan Dung, President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka; Mr. Dinh Hung Cuong, Deputy Secretary General of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture; Ms. Nguyen Hoang Thanh An, President of the Vietnamese Youth and Student Association in Fukuoka; Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in Kyushu; and Mr. Trinh Minh Dat, President of the Vietnam Information Technology Association in Kyushu.
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| Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong speaking. (Photo: Chu Van) |
Pioneering force in the Era of expansion
Speaking at the Forum, Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka Trinh Thi Mai Phuong emphasized the central role of youth in the country's new development phase, asserting that youth must lead in breakthrough tasks associated with intelligence, courage, and the dynamism of youth.
She also praised the support of the Vietnamese community in Kyushu for the representative office, considering it a crucial foundation for connecting, developing the community, and leveraging intellectual resources abroad.
Coming from a background in Youth Union work, she expressed confidence in the younger generation's ability to access advanced knowledge and contribute to the nation's development.
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| Guests attending in person. (Photo: Chu Van) |
A highlight of the Forum was linking discussion content with Vietnam's major orientations. In the field of science and technology, opinions clarified the role of youth in implementing Resolution 57 on the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
The content on culture and the Vietnamese language was also related to Conclusion 12 and the orientation of Resolution 80, emphasizing culture as the spiritual foundation and the bond connecting the global Vietnamese community.
Transforming knowledge into action
In his keynote speech, Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, Secretary General of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture, and Head of the Organizing Committee, emphasized that the Forum is not just a place for exchange but a space for genuine connection, where youth's experiences, knowledge, and aspirations are shared and transformed into action.
“Not just to listen, but to think, exchange, and act together; not just discussions, but real stories, experiences, and aspirations,” he stressed.
In the context of a rapidly changing world driven by technology and integration, Vietnamese youth in Japan face numerous opportunities while balancing integration with preserving identity, personal development with community and homeland responsibilities.
Thus, the Forum was created as an open space to inspire responsibility, aspiration, and the spirit of contribution among the global Vietnamese youth.
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| Youth in innovation. |
Speaking at the Forum, a representative of the Vietnam Fatherland Front emphasized the role of overseas Vietnamese youth as “people's ambassadors”, contributing to spreading the image, culture, and achievements of the country, thereby strengthening friendship with host countries. Accordingly, the Vietnam Fatherland Front affirmed its readiness to listen, gather suggestions, research, and technological solutions from young expatriate intellectuals, considering this an important resource for national development. Youth are expected to continue preserving cultural identity and the Vietnamese language – the foundation connecting the overseas Vietnamese community with their roots.
Technology - Integration - Culture
The Forum took place over more than 180 minutes with 3 discussion sessions, gathering 13 speakers.
Session 1 - Science, Technology, and Innovation: Focused on hydrogen, artificial intelligence, and the role of youth; emphasized the advantage of Vietnamese youth in Japan in connecting knowledge.
Session 2 - International Integration and Entrepreneurship: Shared experiences in entrepreneurship, business environment, cooperation opportunities; affirmed the role of Vietnamese entrepreneurs as a bridge for Vietnam-Japan cooperation.
Session 3 - Vietnamese Culture and Language Preservation: Highlighted the role of family and community; introduced youth initiatives in spreading culture and connecting Vietnam-Japan.
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| A young speaker. |
From the discussions, the Organizing Committee compiled many important recommendations.
Among them, the prominent proposal is to enhance technology diplomacy, build an ecosystem to attract high-quality human resources from abroad; improve mechanisms to support Vietnamese in investment and business activities; and expand Vietnamese language teaching programs and promote Vietnamese culture globally.
The Forum recorded active participation from numerous delegates, with dozens of questions sent to the speakers, indicating the deep interest of youth in the country's development issues.
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| Head of the Organizing Committee Nguyen Duy Anh. (Photo: Chu Van) |
Concluding the Forum, the overarching message emphasized building a global Vietnamese youth generation with knowledge, courage, and responsibility towards their homeland.
“I hope that after this Forum, each young person will leave with something new in their thoughts, stronger in their beliefs, and clearer in their actions…”, shared Nguyen Duy Anh, Head of the Organizing Committee.
The Vietnamese Youth Forum in Kyushu 2026 was both a connecting event and a concrete step in leveraging the intellectual resources of young overseas Vietnamese, contributing to the country's development journey in the new era.
(Source: Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka)
