Pham Dut Diem (R), director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, and Ono Masuo, Japanese consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, answer reporters’ questions at the press conference announcing the 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, February 27, 2026. Pham Dut Diem, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs, introduces joint activities at the 11th Japan Vietnam Festival at the press conference announcing the 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, February 27, 2026. Japanese food is prepared at a booth at the 10th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, March 8, 2025. Ono Masuo, Japanese consul general in Ho Chi Minh City, speaks at the press conference announcing the 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, February 27, 2026. Photo: Thanh Hiep / Tuoi TreThe 11th Japan Vietnam Festival in Ho Chi Minh City will take place on March 7 and 8 at Zone B of September 23 Park in Ben Thanh Ward.

Source: Tuoitre News February 27, 2026 11:54 UTC