Seoul: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Japanese businesses in Vietnam in Hue city on September 6, 2026, on the sidelines of the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Local Cooperation Forum. The meeting aimed to strengthen economic ties and explore new business opportunities between the two nations. According to Vietnam News Agency, the forum provided a platform for Vietnamese and Japanese companies to discuss potential collaborations and investments. Businesses from various sectors were represented, highlighting the diverse interests and potential for growth in the bilateral relationship. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of such engagements in fostering mutual understanding and development.