Strategic partnership for Vietnam-Japan green supply chain

(Posted on 24/11/25)

During the Investment, Labour, and Trade Promotion Programme in Japan (November 16–22, 2025), led by Mr. Nguyen Van Quyet, Secretary of the Tay Ninh Provincial Party Committee, Long An International Port1 (Vietnam) and the Port of Kobe (Japan) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a Strategic Port Partnership. The agreement underscores the commitment of both local governments and business communities to promote trade, strengthen connectivity, and enhance industrial competitiveness toward sustainable global integration.

A key highlight of the mission was a series of three investment promotion conferences across major Japanese economic hubs, the Kansai–Tay Ninh Investment Connection Conference in Osaka on 17 November, the Tay Ninh Investment Promotion Conference in Tokyo on 19 November, and the Labour and Investment Promotion Conference in Yamanashi on 20 November.

On the afternoon of 17 November 17, 2025, the MOU signing between Long An International Port and the Port of Kobe took place with the attendance of senior leaders, including Dr. Ngo Trinh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka; Mr. Pham Tan Hoa, Vice Chairman of the Tay Ninh Provincial People’s Committee; representatives of Tay Ninh departments and agencies; and leaders from the Kobe City Government and Port of Kobe. Dongtam Group2, the developer of Long An International Port, was represented by Chairman Vo Quoc Thang, CEO Nguyen Thuy Quynh Huong, and business associations participating in the Kansai–Tay Ninh conference.

Though relatively new, Long An International Port has proactively expanded global cooperation to learn from international best practices, enhance technical capabilities, and develop value-added logistics projects. The port has established ties with major international ports, including the Port of Oakland, Port of Long Beach, Port of Portland (USA), Port of Gothenburg (Sweden), SPG-Bohaiwan Port (China), and OPASCOR (Philippines).

Following nearly a year of discussions, Long An International Port and the Port of Kobe formalised a strategic partnership focusing on: enhancing maritime transport capacity and expanding cargo throughput at both ports; sharing best practices in port governance, operations, and modern terminal management; facilitating connections with global business partners and customers; collaborating on green port and smart port initiatives, applying advanced technologies to reduce carbon emissions; and developing joint training programs and professional exchanges to strengthen logistics workforce quality.

Prior to the signing, the delegation conducted a working session and site visit at the Port of Kobe, one of Japan’s most historic and technologically advanced logistics hubs.

Located in Hy?go Prefecture along Osaka Bay, the Port of Kobe is one of Japan’s earliest international ports, established in 1868. From its origins as a small fishing settlement and through more than a century of development, challenges, and reconstruction, the port has evolved into a major Asian maritime gateway. Today, Kobe is recognized for its deep-water container terminals, advanced logistics ecosystem, connection to Kobe Airport, and pioneering green port and smart port initiatives. The city remains a symbol of innovation and international integration.

Long An International Port, located in Tan Tap Commune, Long An Province, Vietnam, sits approximately 30 km south of Ho Chi Minh City. Once a saline marshland ravaged by war, the area has been transformed through strategic seaport development into a vibrant logistics and industrial hub.

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