APEC 2017: Japanese newspaper introduces host Vietnam
The Japan Times devoted three pages of its Nov 4 issue to an article by Vietnamese Industry and Trade Minister Tran Tuan Anh highlighting Vietnam’s role in ensuring the success of the APEC Year 2017.
The International Media Centre established to serve APEC Economic Leaders' Week (Source: VNA)
Tokyo (VNA) – The Japan Timesdevoted three pages of its November 4 issue to an article written by VietnameseMinister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh highlighting Vietnam’s achievementsand its role in ensuring the success of the APEC Year 2017.
The article affirmed that after 30 years ofimplementing its “Doi moi” (reform) policy, Vietnam has made achievements inboth politics and economy, in maintaining social welfare stability, andtraditional cultural values, and in integrating into the region and world’seconomies.
The country continued pursuing a foreignpolicy of independence, self-reliance and multilateralisation anddiversification of international relations.
Vietnam became a member of the Asia-PacificEconomic Cooperation (APEC) forum in November 1998. Over the past 19 years, thecountry has actively participated in APEC activities and contributed to theforum’s development through hosting the APEC Year in 2006 and 2017, the articlewrote.
As the host of the APEC Year 2017, Vietnamhas held hundreds of meetings, with the highlight being the APEC EconomicLeaders’ Week starting on November 6 in the central city of Da Nang.
Meetings have been held across Vietnam tointroduce its land and people to delegates from APEC economies. They have lefta good image of Vietnam, especially in preparing meeting agendas and logisticswork throughout the year, noted the article.
It also stressed that Vietnam is an activeand responsible host in boosting APEC’s cooperative activities and maintaining itsposition as a leading economic forum globally and regionally.
Established in 1989, the Asia-PacificEconomic Cooperation (APEC) forum comprises 21 economies, including Australia,Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong-China, Indonesia, Japan, the Republicof Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, thePhilippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the US, and Vietnam.
APEC represents about 39 percent of the world’s population and contributes 57percent to global GDP and 49 percent of international trade.-VNA
APEC delegates have applauded Vietnam’s preparations for the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week, scheduled to take place in the central coastal city of Da Nang from November 6-11.
Vietnam, as a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, is pursuing an impressive foreign policy for economic development, since the country’s economic growth has been largely supported by small- and medium-sized enterprises, said Professor Guillermo Perez Cena from Faculty of Foreign Affairs, Argentina’s 21st Century University.
Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum for a second time shows that Vietnam is an active and responsible member of the group, making effective contributions to APEC’s development after 19 years of membership.
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Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
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Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
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The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
The International Media Centre established to serve APEC Economic Leaders' Week (Source: VNA)
