Energy generation, infrastructure development, and sustainable investment activities will be the key cooperation fields between the Los Angeles Business Council and Ho Chi Minh City in a newly established alliance. Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (Amcham), and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce & Industry Ho Chi Minh City signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Ho Chi Minh City in July 30, to establish an alliance designed to promote economic development through collaboration and information sharing in energy generation, infrastructure development, and sustainable investment activities. All sides recognise the importance of meeting the energy infrastructure demands of their growing populations, and to do so in a manner that effectively addresses the challenges of climate change. According to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, the agreement is an important recognition that fighting climate change has to be a concerted global effort. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles and Ho Chi Minh City establish sustainability alliance
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Los Angeles to support HCMC in innovative startup activities
Los Angeles to support HCMC in innovative startup activitiesBy Chi Thinh Eric Garcetti (3rd, L), Los Angeles City mayor, discusses cooperative plans at a meeting on July 30 - PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – The U.S. city of Los Angeles will accompany HCMC in innovative startup activities in the days ahead, heard attendees at a meeting between the HCMC government and Los Angeles City Mayor Eric Garcetti on July 30. Addressing the meeting, Eric Garcetti said the city is in the process of seeking opportunities to launch a direct air route connecting Los Angeles and HCMC in a bid to create favorable conditions for the two cities’ trade cooperation. Nguyen Thanh Phong, HCMC chairman, said the HCMC government is prioritizing the project to develop HCMC into a smart city, and that some U.S. enterprises have met with the HCMC authorities and discussed the project. Los Angeles City and HCMC have the same goals in major fields, especially in innovative startup activity, which could … [Read more...] about Los Angeles to support HCMC in innovative startup activities
HCM City, Los Angeles establish sustainable economic alliance
At the signing ceremony. Photo: voh.com.vn The Los Angeles Business Council (LABC), along with the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham), and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the establishment of the alliance in Vietnam’s southern economic hub on July 30. Under the MoU, the two cities will study respective strengths and exchange know-how in smart urban development and renewable energy, as well as share information on public and private projects to promote economic and environmental sustainability. Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti said both cities recognised the importance of cooperation to effectively cope with challenges posed by climate change. The two sides also hope to develop a solar energy market as signed in the MoU and pledged to share technology and knowledge in the field, he added. LABC President Mary Leslie said Ho Chi Minh City and Los Angeles share the same interest in making more … [Read more...] about HCM City, Los Angeles establish sustainable economic alliance
PM seeks stronger trade, investment ties with Los Angeles
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (R) and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested further boosting economic, trade and investment ties between Vietnam and the US city of Los Angeles during a reception for its Mayor Eric Garcetti in Hanoi on July 28. The PM told his guest that the US’s exports to Vietnam have kept increasing, up 19 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year. Vietnamese airlines also bought a large number of aircraft from the US in a short time, he said. He stressed that Vietnam considers the US one of the most important partners and wants to continue promoting practical and effective development of the bilateral comprehensive partnership for the benefit of the two countries’ people, thus contributing to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking highly of Garcetti’s visit, the PM said Vietnam regards California as one of its … [Read more...] about PM seeks stronger trade, investment ties with Los Angeles
The Los Angeles restaurants stimulating all five senses
A dish of rice pudding and trout roe is displayed at the restaurant Vespertine in Culver City, California - part of a new generation of restaurants where the experience of eating is matched by an equally sumptuous feast for the other senses. (AFP/Robyn Beck) Something of an overnight sensation in southern California, the eatery was propelled to the top of Los Angeles Times critic Jonathan Gold's prestigious annual rankings after its launch last year. From the volcanic stone crockery and chefs' aprons woven on a loom used for Samurai garments, to the attentive ballet of waiters dressed in monastic black, everything has been orchestrated to stimulate much more than the taste buds. "We more or less created and synthesized a world that you're stepping into," says chef Jordan Kahn, hair swept into a raven black curtain on one side and shaved on the other. "We want you to wander around and experience it however you want." In LA's thriving foodie scene, Vespertine has emerged as part of a … [Read more...] about The Los Angeles restaurants stimulating all five senses