Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung

The tour will be made at the invitation of the Chairman and CEO of Nikkei Group Tsuyoshi Hasebe.

The forum will take place from May 29-30 in Tokyo, Japan under the theme "Asia's Challenge in a Turbulent World". This theme reflects the region's need to navigate significant uncertainties, including political shifts, economic disruptions, and humanitarian crises.

Key issues highlighted include the impact of renewed tariffs from the U.S. on global trade, political instability in South Korea, and the ongoing conflict and humanitarian challenges in Myanmar. The forum aims to explore how Asian nations can collaborate to achieve shared prosperity and stability amid these challenges.

Held annually since 1995 by Nikkei, the forum is considered to be one of the most important global forums in Asia. It brings together political, economic and academic leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to offer their opinions frankly and freely on regional issues and the role of Asia in the world.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the forum./.