The Japan Association of National Universities (JANU) participated in “The 4th Japan–Vietnam University Presidents’ Conference” co-hosted by The University of Osaka and Hanoi University of Science and Technology and held at The University of Osaka on October 8 and 9, 2026. Ms. Kayoko Hayashi, Senior Managing Director of JANU, delivered a guest remark at the welcome reception.
The conference brought together approximately 250 participants, including university presidents, academic executives, and government officials from both Japan and Vietnam.

Under the two main themes, “University-to-University Collaboration for Global Talent Development and Social Impact Creation” and “University–Industry–Government Collaboration between Japan and Vietnam to Foster Innovation Ecosystems,” active discussions were held on specific challenges and initiatives. Key topics included diversifying human resource development through double and joint degree programs, promoting joint education and research in strategic technology areas, as well as formulating proposals for university–industry–government collaboration driven by academic knowledge, including technology transfer and startup support.