Within the framework of their visit and working trip to Hai Phong, on the afternoon of March 19, 2026, a delegation from Kitakyushu City, led by Ms. Ooyama Mifuju – Manager of the Asian Center for Carbon Neutrality under the Environment Bureau of Kitakyushu City, held a working session with the Innovation and Science and Technology Application Center (ISC) under the Hai Phong Department of Science and Technology to exchange views and promote cooperation in the fields of energy and environment.
Kitakyushu delegation and ISC representatives take a commemorative photo
During the meeting, both sides engaged in in-depth discussions, focusing on advanced technological solutions to optimize energy use and reduce carbon emissions in the industrial sector. As part of the exchange, Mr. Yuta Honobe, General Director of OSUMI Co., Ltd., shared practical experience in implementing effective energy management systems, thereby contributing to improved production and business efficiency for enterprises.
OSUMI Co., Ltd. (Japan) is known as an experienced organization in the field of energy-saving consultancy, equipment performance assessment, and the provision of operational optimization solutions for factories and industrial zones, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainable development. In Vietnam, since 2013, the company has implemented ODA-funded projects in Da Nang, focusing on energy diagnostics and proposing energy-saving solutions, while also promoting environmental education. Over time, OSUMI has gradually expanded its presence, providing solutions for hotels, factories—particularly Japanese enterprises—and developing energy and environmental consultancy services, business matching, and project promotion. In addition, the company serves as a focal point for the Yokohama Urban Solution Alliance (YUSA) in Da Nang.
Based on OSUMI’s experience, the two sides also discussed directions for cooperation in connecting, consulting, and delivering comprehensive energy-saving solutions tailored to the characteristics of enterprises in Hai Phong and the Northern region. These cooperation initiatives are expected to help local enterprises optimize energy costs, gradually meet international environmental standards, and enhance their competitiveness in the context of the global green transition.
Participants at the meeting
The meeting opened up many practical opportunities for cooperation between the ISC Center and OSUMI Co., Ltd. in particular, as well as with Japanese partners in general in the coming time, especially in implementing concrete models and solutions for efficient energy use and emission reduction.
ISC Center affirmed its role as a bridge connecting local enterprises with Japanese partners and advanced technologies, thereby contributing to promoting green and sustainable economic development in Hai Phong City.