Vietnam’s proposals to generate new dynamism for APEC
By By Khoi Nguyen
November 06, 2017 | 15:42
Vietnam has been going into great lengths to make the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting a success story of big proposals.
APEC media centre in full swing
By By Thanh Tung
November 06, 2017 | 15:01
The 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week is currently being held in the central city of Danang, turning International Media Centre into a beehive of bustling activities.
CSOM opens 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week
November 06, 2017 | 14:55
The 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, hosted by Viet Nam, commenced in central Da Nang City Monday with the opening session of the two-day Concluding Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM).
APEC representatives arrive with high expectations to Danang
By By Thanh Thu
November 06, 2017 | 12:07
Vietnam’s hosting of the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week has received high expectations from the international community.
Vietnam Airlines: Flying high with APEC
November 06, 2017 | 12:03
Vietnam Airlines, a special partner of APEC 2017, continues to cement its position as Viet Nam’s flag carrier through a series of partnerships with international airlines, as well as by providing innovative services for its consumers. Ngoc Ha writes.
Food security and the storm ahead: Using plant science to grow more with less
November 06, 2017 | 12:03
According to data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, world hunger is on the rise with the estimated number of undernourished people increasing from 777 million in 2015 to 815 million in 2016. The UN predicts that the world’s population will exceed nine billion by the year 2050, and Asia alone is expected to have roughly one billion more people living within its borders.
Strategies to win in Viet Nam
November 06, 2017 | 12:03
As Viet Nam continues to expand into a regional and global powerhouse, more and more businesses will decide to enter the market. Dinh Thi Quynh Van covers the key issues a firm must analyse before doing business in Viet Nam.
The tax reforms needed to boost APEC’s connectivity
November 06, 2017 | 12:03
Freer trade in the Asia-Pacific region has given rise to increased opportunities for tax avoidance and evasion. Warrick Cleine covers the tax reforms needed for Viet Nam to take best advantage of APEC market integration.
APEC Economic Leaders' Week 2017 kicked off in Danang
By By Nguyen Dat
November 06, 2017 | 11:52
On November 6-11, 2017 in the central city of Danang, the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders' Week will be held under the theme "Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future."
APEC delegates arrive at Da Nang Airport
November 06, 2017 | 10:23
Delegates travelling to the APEC Summit arrived at Da Nang International Airport on Sunday, kicking off this year’s biggest foreign affairs event in Viet Nam.
Businesses, APEC leaders to talk
November 06, 2017 | 09:50
Helping small- and medium-sized enterprises access financial resources, science and technology, and digital advancements will be a focus of the recommendations APEC business leaders give to the bloc’s leaders on Friday.
An economist perspective on Vietnam’s trade future 1
November 05, 2017 | 14:15
Vietnam’s economic prospects are expected to be brighter after the intended completion of APEC trade liberalisation by 2020 under the Bogor Goals, and amid the country’s joining a string of free trade agreements. Nihad Ahmed, senior economist for Vietnam for global economic analysts FocusEconomics, shares her view on Vietnam’s many advantages in attracting APEC investors and enterprises.
Against tide, APEC seeks deeper trade integration
November 05, 2017 | 14:07
Hosting APEC Year 2017 is a focus of Vietnam’s external relations activities this year, as well as the country’s most important contribution to fostering APEC co-operation as part of its deeper and more comprehensive international integration strategy. On the occasion of the 2017 APEC Economic Leaders’ Week, held during November 6-11 in Danang, APEC Secretariat executive director Dr. Alan Bollard talked with VIR’s Van Ngoc about his insight into APEC 2017 and its implications for regional economic integration.
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