Cooperation Discussion Between Vietnam and Japan Postal Sectors
Postal unions of Vietnam and Japan met to discuss sectoral innovations and common challenges in the digital age.
Delegations from the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations and the Japan Post Group Union held a joint working meeting on October 13, 2026, to strengthen cooperation in the postal and telecommunications sectors and address digital transformation processes.
Purpose of the Meeting and Participants
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology and President of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations Pham Duc Long met with the delegation led by Japan Post Group Union (JPGU) President Adachi Masami.
This working meeting aimed to promote cooperation between the two countries in the postal and telecommunications sectors and to renew trade union activities.
Postal Models and Common Problems of the Two Countries
It was stated that the postal sector is privatized in Japan, while the state-owned enterprise model continues in Vietnam.
Despite their different models, both countries face common global challenges such as the development of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the decline of traditional postal services.
Current Status of Vietnam's Postal Sector
Deputy Minister Pham Duc Long stated that Vietnam's postal sector is undergoing a significant privatization process.
It was expressed that alongside state-owned enterprises like VNPost, approximately 800 other postal businesses continue to grow rapidly in the country.
Technological Transformation and Future Steps
The parties evaluated issues such as adapting employees to artificial intelligence applications, developing virtual assistants, and automation in logistics.
At the end of the meeting, the leaders reached full consensus on sharing experiences in the development of modern postal services.