The Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka, Vũ Chi Mai, engaged in discussions with a delegation from the National Innovation Centre (NIC) regarding the deployment of a hydrogen energy development strategy in Japan until 2050. The meeting emphasized the collaboration between Japan and Vietnam in advancing hydrogen technology. Dr. Phạm Hùng Cường from the International Research Centre for Hydrogen Energy (IRCHE) at Kyushu University provided insights into Japan's hydrogen development strategy and potential cooperation with Vietnam, including training human resources and establishing a hydrogen research laboratory. The NIC's Deputy Director, Đỗ Tiến Thịnh, highlighted the organization's development orientations, with a focus on artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology, and hydrogen technology to build an innovation ecosystem. The NIC delegation also visited the IRCHE at Kyushu University, showcasing the commitment to furthering collaborative research and workshops on hydrogen in Japan and Vietnam.