Song Da TOHOKU is closely monitoring developments following the earthquake that struck Japan on 28 July 2026, which has affected the daily lives of many people in the impacted areas.

At this difficult time, the Board of Directors and all employees of Song Da TOHOKU would like to extend our heartfelt thoughts and best wishes to the people of Japan, especially to the individuals, families, and communities affected by this natural disaster. We sincerely hope that everyone remains safe and that normal life will be restored as soon as possible.

We would also like to express our encouragement and support to all Vietnamese technical intern trainees, specified skilled workers, engineers, and international students who are currently living, studying, and working throughout Japan. Please remain calm, closely follow official announcements from local authorities, schools, supervising organisations, host companies, and relevant government agencies, and strictly follow evacuation instructions and safety guidance, particularly regarding possible aftershocks.

Support from Vietnamese Authorities

To provide timely assistance to Vietnamese citizens in Japan, the Vietnam Labour Management Office in Japan and Vietnamese diplomatic missions have announced the following emergency contact numbers:

Vietnam Labour Management Office in Japan

• Mr Vu: +81 80 7142 6688

• Mr Dan: +81 90 5515 7979

Embassy of Vietnam in Japan

• +81 80 3590 9136

Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka

• +81 92 263 7668

Vietnamese technical intern trainees, engineers, and international students who require urgent assistance are encouraged to contact the above hotlines or reach out to their supervising organisations, host companies, or educational institutions for immediate support.

Song Da TOHOKU Is Actively Monitoring the Situation of Its Trainees and Students

For all technical intern trainees, engineers, and international students sent to Japan by Song Da TOHOKU, we are currently maintaining close contact with our trainees, supervising organisations, educational institutions, and business partners across Japan to confirm everyone's safety and stay updated on the latest developments.

At the time of writing, we are still awaiting updates from some trainees and students in the affected areas. We sincerely hope that they are all safe and unharmed.

Should any of our trainees or students require assistance, Song Da TOHOKU will work closely with the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, relevant authorities, supervising organisations, educational institutions, and host companies to provide support to the fullest extent possible.

Natural disasters are never anticipated. However, we have full confidence in Japan's well-established disaster response system and the swift efforts of the relevant authorities. We hope that the affected communities will recover quickly and that daily life will soon return to normal.

Song Da TOHOKU extends its sincere wishes for safety and well-being to the people of Japan, the Vietnamese community living, studying, and working in Japan, and especially to all of our technical intern trainees, engineers, and international students.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates based on official information from the Japanese authorities and our trusted partners in Japan, while remaining committed to supporting our trainees and students whenever needed.