Hanoi (VNA) – Expanding external relations has helped many localities across the country mobilise resources and assistance for their development. So far, localities nationwide have signed 232 international agreements and mobilised over 270 million USD worth of foreign non-governmental aid. The southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City, for example, has expanded international friendship and cooperation with 11 agreements signed in 2019, raising the total number of foreign localities having cooperative ties with the city to 53, according to Director of the municipal Department of External Relations Le Quang Long. In the year, the city attracted 8 billion USD in foreign direct investment (FDI), he added. Meanwhile, the central coastal city of Da Nang lured over 3.5 billion USD in FDI over the past 20 years and had relations with over 20 countries and territories worldwide. The city has carried out a number of effective cooperation programmes with Lao partners as well as signed … [Read more...] about External relations mobilise resources for localities’ development
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TV stations ready with Tết specials
The Gala Ngày Trở Về (Returning) is a special show focusing on Vietnamese businesspeople who have developed their careers overseas. Enterpreneur Trần Ngọc Phúc of Japan and Dr Nguyễn Thanh Mỹ of the US will be highlighted. … [Read more...] about TV stations ready with Tết specials
Da Nang full of spring atmosphere
Da Nang is full of spring atmosphere. Every corner of the City is decorated colourfully. The spring flower street Flowers bloom in the flower street. The central coastal city is even more beautiful with colourful flowers. The streets are brightened with yellow apricot blossoms. A corner of the spring flower market in Da Nang Different kinds of flowers bloom in every street Visitors walking the flower streets. Students are eager to join the folklore festival at Phan Chau Trinh High School. Various activities were held at the school. Several students from New Zealand learning how to make banh chung (square glutinous cake). Han River in spring atmosphere The coastal city extends best wishes on the occasion of Tet Festival. … [Read more...] about Da Nang full of spring atmosphere
Australia Day celebrates strong sense of community
The outpouring of support for the Australian community during the recent devastating bushfires epitomises the depth of this friendship between our two countries. We are very grateful for the messages of support for Australia and the Australian people at this difficult time, including from the Vietnamese Government and friends. The scale and heartbreaking impact of these bushfires is unprecedented, but most destinations within Australia remain unaffected. Australia remains a world-leading tourist destination and a safe place to study, and we look forward to continuing to welcome Vietnamese visitors, business people and students to our beautiful country. … [Read more...] about Australia Day celebrates strong sense of community
HCM City supermarkets congested even at late night on Tet
Nguyen Thanh from Binh Tan District said that she had thought that supermarkets would be deserted, but it turned out to be totally different. Most of stalls were jammed and people had to squeeze in to select products. … [Read more...] about HCM City supermarkets congested even at late night on Tet
