BẮC KẠN — The Ba Bể - Bắc Kạn Tourism Week 2017 kicked off on Saturday at Ba Bể Lake in the northern province of Bắc Kạn, opening a series of cultural events that aim to strengthen tourism cooperation between the six participating provinces of Bắc Kạn, Cao Bằng, Lạng Sơn, Thái Nguyên, Tuyên Quang and Hà Giang. The week’s events introduce and promote the historical and cultural relics, the landscape, people, food and culture of the northern mountainous provinces. Speaking at the launching ceremony held on Saturday, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Đặng Thị Bích Liên said, “The northern provinces of Việt Nam have several historical and cultural relics along with the spectacular landscape and unique cultural identity. They are attracting an increasing number of both domestic and international tourists. However, the result has … [Read more...] about Bắc Kạn tourism week aims to boost northern mountain province cooperation
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HCMC & Hokkaido strengthen mutual cooperation relationships
Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong also wished to enhance the cooperation between the localities in the potential sectors such as tourist and high- quality human resources development. Ho Chi Minh City wants to join in intern and trainee programs for skilled employers in Hokkaido, added Mr. Phong.The Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido said that Ho Chi Minh City is an important and potential economic cooperative partner of Hokkaido.With strong point about agricultural sector, Hokkaido desired to strengthen further experience exchange about technology and human resource development with Vietnam. BY THANH HANG- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about HCMC & Hokkaido strengthen mutual cooperation relationships
Ho Chi Minh City steps up cooperation with IFC
Liem made the statement at a reception for Kyle F.Kelhofer, IFC Senior Country Manager for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, in the Southern city on November 17.While affirming that the IFC’s financial assistance and investment mobilization have contributed significantly to the city’s development, Liem asked for further support from the IFC, particularly in attracting, managing and effectively using foreign investments.For his part, Kelhofer said the IFC wants to assist Ho Chi Minh City in seeking and luring capital from investors and international financial partners for the city’s infrastructure development. He noted that cooperation programs with the IFC could enable the Southern economic hub to access diverse sources of funding with low interest rates. Kelhofer told his host that the IFC is willing to share experiences with the city on how to effectively attract, manage and use foreign capital, and provide technical support to help the city implement public-private … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City steps up cooperation with IFC
Vietnam, Hong Kong (China) hold great potentials for economic cooperation
Benjamin Chau, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), said at the press conference to announce the outcomes of trade cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong that the two sides have many advantages that supplement each other in the field of commerce.Vietnam’s exports include garments-textiles, electronic products, farm produce, food and handicrafts. Meanwhile, Hong Kong has been known as one of the busiest trade centres in Asia and the world as well, he said.Vietnam’s exports include garments-textiles, electronic products, farm produce, food and handicrafts. (Source: VNA)Benjamin Chau added that Hong Kong (China) has been selected by many of the world’s big traders and distributors to establish headquarters or representative offices, aiming to seek customers through large-scale exhibitions and fairs.Therefore, Hong Kong (China) would be an ideal venue for Vietnamese enterprises to promote its products, establish trade ties and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Hong Kong (China) hold great potentials for economic cooperation
Vietnam, Nigeria boost cooperation in IT and agriculture
While receiving Audu Innocent Ogbeh, Minister of Agriculture of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Deputy Prime Minister said the two countries need to boost the bilateral cooperation, increase delegation exchanges, accelerate projects to make full use of the potentials of the two countries. Hue said Vietnam and Nigeria need to create a favorable business environment to attract more private enterprises in the fields of strength. Mr. Hue asked Nigeria to support Vietnam in its candidacy for a Security Council membership during the 2020-2021 term.Minister Audu Innocent Ogbeh said Nigerian government pledged to create the best possible condition for Vietnamese enterprises to do business there and bring into full play the strengths of Vietnam and Nigeria. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Nigeria boost cooperation in IT and agriculture