Vietnam is ready for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which is scheduled to take place in the central coastal city of Da Nang from November 6-11, Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Public Security affirmed in a recent interview with Nhan dan (People) newspaper.
Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Public Security (Photo: congannhandan.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is ready forthe APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, which is scheduled to take place in thecentral coastal city of Da Nang from November 6-11, Senior Lieutenant GeneralBui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Public Security affirmed in a recent interview withNhan dan (People) newspaper.
Preparations for the APEC Year 2017, especiallythe APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, have been carried out thoroughly sincemid-2015 with the establishment of the APEC 2017 National Committee and theAPEC 2017 National Secretariat, he said.
The APEC 2017 Security and Order Subcommittee,which was established by the Ministry of Public Security in May 2016, hasworked with other subcommittees in the APEC 2017 National Committee to ensuresecurity for six conferences and dialogues at ministerial and senior officiallevels as well as more than 120 meetings held in eight centrally-run cities andprovinces.
The successful organisation of APEC events sofar this year have been recognised by Party and State leaders and internationalfriends, he noted.
With the close direction of the Party CentralCommittee, the President and the Prime Minister along with the whole politicalsystem, ministries and departments and the warm support of people, Vietnam isready for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, he stressed.
Established in 1989, APEC comprises 21economies, including Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong,Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, PapuaNew Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand,the US, and Vietnam.
APEC represents about 39 percent of the world’spopulation and contributes 57 percent to global GDP and 49 percent ofinternational trade.
Vietnam joined APEC in 1998 and is hosting APECevents in 2017 under the theme “Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a SharedFuture”, which is its second time after the first in 2006.
The APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017 is expectedto welcome leaders from 21 member economies as well as nearly 4,000 foreign andlocal reporters.-VNA
More than 250 representatives from 20 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and observer organisations on October 5-6 examined venues for events during the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in central Da Nang city and Quang Nam province.
The central coastal city of Da Nang has been selecting the best volunteers to serve the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in November, the most important external event of the city and Vietnam in 2017.
The Vietnam Business Summit will kick off in the central city of Da Nang on November 7 within the framework of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, heard a press conference in Hanoi on October 9.
All facility preparations, including hotels as well as conference and media centres, for the APEC Economic Leaders' Week are basically completed, said Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Senior Lieutenant General Bui Van Nam, Deputy Minister of Public Security (Photo: congannhandan.com)
