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Da Nang Partners with AVSE Global to Broaden Development and Global Integration

On the morning of October 25th, Mr. Pham Duc An, Chairman of the Da Nang City People’s Committee, chaired a meeting with the Association of Vietnamese Scientists and Experts Global (AVSE Global), led by President Mr. Nguyen Duc Khuong. The discussion focused on boosting cooperation in strategic development consultancy and expanding Da Nang's international integration.

During the session, AVSE Global proposed a distinctive development path for Da Nang, one that integrates city planning with key projects and national programs. Their urban spatial model features a core zone for services, finance, and high-tech; a new urban belt; and a green connection zone linking the city with the neighboring provinces.

AVSE Global noted that Da Nang has considerable advantages to become a top economic, financial, and technology hub in the region. They recommended the city continue pushing growth in financial services, technology, logistics, and climate-resilient eco-cities, aiming for an open, modern metropolis that is deeply integrated globally.

The city proposed multiple areas for collaboration with AVSE Global, including strategic consultation for establishing the Vietnam International Financial Center in Da Nang (VIFC-DN), developing a digital asset management framework, linking global experts and businesses, and co-hosting events like the R&D Forum and Hack4Growth to promote Da Nang’s potential on the international stage.

Chairman Pham Duc An reaffirmed the central government’s directive for Da Nang to become the innovation center of Central Vietnam and the nation. The city is focused on developing finance, high-tech, logistics, seaports, ecological tourism, and medicinal materials, while also investing in its airport, urban railway, and a modern logistics center, all geared toward green, sustainable growth.

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Vice Chairman Le Quang Nam Meets with China Railway No. 4 Survey and Design Institute Group

On the afternoon of October 22nd, Mr. Le Quang Nam, Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, met with the China Railway No. 4 Survey and Design Institute Group to discuss cooperation in urban railway development.

The Group expressed interest in partnering with Da Nang to research and implement the Da Nang – Hoi An route and other transportation infrastructure projects in Vietnam. The Vice Chairman acknowledged the Group's expertise and capacity, noting that Da Nang is committed to building a synchronized, technologically advanced transport system that includes technology transfer.

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Review of the Conservation Master Plan for Hoi An Ancient Town

On the morning of October 20th, in Hoi An ward, the Da Nang City People's Committee held a conference to review the Master Plan for the conservation, embellishment, and promotion of the Hoi An Ancient Town World Cultural Heritage Site in conjunction with tourism development for the 2012–2025 period.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee, confirmed that after nearly 13 years, the Master Plan has fundamentally transformed how the Ancient Town is conserved and promoted. This has made it a premier tourist destination in Vietnam and globally, serving as a model for linking conservation with sustainable development.

With 2025 marking the end of the Plan's duration, it is a crucial time to evaluate achievements, extract lessons learned, and define a new vision that aligns with current development needs.

Mr. Hoang Dao Cuong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, highlighted that the Master Plan provided a vital legal foundation, helping to balance heritage preservation with tourism, expand the conservation area, and boost community involvement. He stressed the need to hold fast to the principle of keeping cultural heritage as the core focus and never sacrificing it for economic gain. He also recommended that Da Nang formulate a new Master Plan centered on "ecology – culture – tourism," consistent with sustainable development trends and UNESCO's recommendations.

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Boosting Partnerships with Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

On the morning of October 22nd, the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations hosted a signing ceremony for the first phase of cooperation Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with three foreign NGOs: Giving It Back To Kids, Children of Vietnam (USA), and Lifestart Foundation (Australia).

These partners have worked with the city for many years and have made practical contributions to the people of Da Nang. The MoUs commit the three organizations to continue funding programs, projects, and non-project activities through the Union for the 2025–2030 period, with a total value of nearly $2.5 million USD (approximately 62.5 billion VND).

This event kicks off the new cooperation phase (2025–2030), with the goal of mobilizing hundreds of billions of VND more to support residents in need and attract international experts and volunteers to key development areas in the city.

Ms. Tran Thi Man, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of the city, praised the Union's role as a bridge for international friendship and cooperation. She affirmed that the city is fully committed to creating an environment for the organizations to effectively run their programs, contributing significantly to Da Nang's social welfare and sustainable development.