RCEP chief negotiators poised for family photo in the central Da Nang Trade negotiators from ASEAN, China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India, New Zealand and Australia will focus on the remaining issues related to market access, free trade, investment among others in order to reach a balanced and harmonized trade deal among the 16 countries. Addressing the opening ceremony of the negotiating round, Vietnamese Minister of Trade and Industry Tran Tuan Anh highly valued the efforts by chief negotiators and staffs, thereby making substantial progress to the talks process. He underlined the significant importance of the talks round in addressing the last technical issues before reporting to the senior leaders by this year’s end. As the host, Viet Nam will make utmost efforts and coordinate with all countries toward the signing of the RCEP in 2020, Anh stressed. RCEP member countries account for 47.4% of the global population, over 30% of the global GDP, 29.1% of … [Read more...] about Last RCEP negotiation round opens in Da Nang
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Repatriation of remains of U.S. soldiers held in Da Nang
10:08 | 18/09/2019 VGP – The 151st repatriation ceremony of the remains of U.S. soldiers was jointly organized by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and the Vietnamese Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) on September 17 in the central city of Da Nang. The 151st repatriation ceremony of the remains of U.S. soldiers is organized on September 17 in the central city of Da Nang - Photo: VGP At the ceremony, the Vietnamese Government handed over the remains of two U.S. soldiers missing in action (MIA) in Viet Nam. Nearly 80 U.S. professionals and 200 Vietnamese partners met at scenes in the central provinces of Quang Binh and Thua Thien Hue at the 136th joint activity in Viet Nam. This year, the two nations celebrated the 30th anniversary of cooperation in searching for soldiers MIA. By Thuy Dung … [Read more...] about Repatriation of remains of U.S. soldiers held in Da Nang
Mekong Extension Learning Alliance meeting held in Da Nang
The 5th Annual Meeting Mekong Extension Learning Alliance (MELA) opens in the central city of Da Nang on September 11, 2019 - Photo: VNA The conference is organized from September 11-14, attracting the participation of 60 delegates from five nations of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Viet Nam. The event aims to share information, knowledge and experiences in agricultural counseling and extension services between nations in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. A number of reports were presented on nations’ efforts and policies on smart agriculture in response to climate change, green agriculture and developing farm organizations including the development of agricultural co-operatives of MELA members. Head of the international cooperation department, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Do Anh Tuan said that the MELA will help farmers to get access to information technology, market development … [Read more...] about Mekong Extension Learning Alliance meeting held in Da Nang
WB, Da Nang sign MoU on strategic connectivity
Huynh Duc Tho, Chairman of the Da Nang Municipal People's Committee and Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director sign the MoU in the central city on September 6, 2019. Photo: VGP Under the MoU, bilateral cooperation will focus on such as areas like socio-economic development planning, public financial management, sustainable urban development (transport, energy, water supply), environmental protection, and competitive workforce development. Both sides will also develop mechanisms for strategic discussions, knowledge sharing, and mobilization of resources. Da Nang is a dynamic and fast-growing city and it will take the lead in urban development, climate change adaptation, and innovation, said Ousmane Dione, World Bank Country Director. He expressed his pleasure that both sides have inked the MoU to lift up cooperation to new height. Cooperation between Da Nang and the World Bank dated back to 20 years ago and the latter has provided loans worth US$500 million to the city./. By … [Read more...] about WB, Da Nang sign MoU on strategic connectivity
Da Nang seeks solutions towards smart city goal
A birdview of Da Nang from Vo Nguyen Giap street Da Nang boasts high potential to become a leading smart city in the country, said Pham The Truong, General Director of Microsoft Vietnam at a conference in the city on September 26. The city has opened its door to technology investors, he said, adding that in the future, Microsoft will work with DaNang in various technology sectors, contributing to the city’s road towards becoming a smart city. Initially, Microsoft will install a programme to protect children on the internet and support the training of teachers in Da Nang. In the future, the firm will pilot smart solutions in the city, while continuing to invest in technology and share experience with Da Nang, said Truong. Nguyen Quang Thanh, Director of the Da Nang Department of Information and Communications, said the city hopes to partner with Microsoft in education, health, technology and especially data collection and analysis. He expressed … [Read more...] about Da Nang seeks solutions towards smart city goal