Vietnam and Japan Shifted Digital Partnership Model
Tech firms from both nations transitioned from outsourcing to a joint co-creation strategy at a recent Tokyo forum.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Remote Work
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At the Vietnam-Japan Digital Forum 2026, technology companies transitioned from a traditional outsourcing model to a co-creation framework. This new approach focuses on jointly identifying problems and designing solutions to integrate new technology with legacy systems.
Why it matters
The shift aims to improve productivity and research deep technologies, enabling firms to bring co-developed products to global markets. This collaboration allows Japanese companies to modernize legacy infrastructure while Vietnamese partners participate in high-value technology chains.
The forum hosted more than 250 senior executives and facilitated over 100 one-to-one business matching sessions. Additionally, 300 delegates utilized an AI-powered live translation system during the proceedings.
The players
Miichisoft
This technology company is a major participant in the digital cooperation shift between Vietnam and Japan.
Taisei Oncho
This firm is a Japanese partner entering into new joint development agreements with Vietnamese technology providers.
VTI Japan
This technology firm is leading efforts to move beyond traditional outsourcing toward collaborative, co-creative business models.
NEC
This multinational information technology company is collaborating with Vietnamese partners to integrate advanced systems.
The details
Partnerships were formalized through new agreements, including an MoU between Miichisoft and Taisei Oncho, as well as VTI Japan and NEC. The companies plan to develop joint intellectual property to enhance their competitiveness in the global market.
Timeline
The Vietnam-Japan Digital Forum 2026 was held on October 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition signals a departure from the traditional Japan-Vietnam Joint Initiative that historically focused on policy-level dialogue rather than direct co-development. It positions these firms to better compete against regional rivals by deeply integrating production chains.
Consumers and clients can expect more integrated product solutions as firms move toward shared intellectual property models. This shift could lead to faster implementation of advanced features in service areas that currently rely on older legacy infrastructure.
The takeaway
The move from outsourcing to co-creation reflects a broader industry trend toward deeper, high-value technical integration. Businesses looking to scale globally should consider whether their current service models allow for the joint IP development necessary to remain competitive.
Further reading
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