State President reaffirms APEC success

State President Nguyen Minh Triet on November 24 once more hailed the APEC-Vietnam-2006 as a comprehensive success that met all set targets and praised Hanoi for its great contributions.

APEC 14, a great contribution to the community’s development and prosperity

Vietnam’s role highly valued by APEC leaders: President Triet

APEC leaders and international friends highly valued the impressive role of Vietnam, the host of the 14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ meeting, said President Nguyen Minh Triet.

14^th APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting ends in great success
President Nguyen Minh Triet announces Hanoi Declaration

The 14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting successfully concluded in Hanoi this afternoon, November 19, with the issuance of the Hanoi Declaration, containing the leaders’ commitment to "spare no efforts" to revive moribund world trade talks.”

APEC leaders adopt two important documents

Dialogue held between APEC leaders and ABAC

Innovation, a key factor of development process: CEO Summit

Leaders of 21 APEC member economies on November 18 have completed their first working day within the 14^th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, issuing a statement on the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) round and approving the Hanoi Action Plan.

President Triet holds banquet for APEC leaders
Local, foreign artists sing for success of APEC-2006

President Nguyen Minh Triet and his wife hosted a Gala Dinner in honour of economic leaders attending the 14^th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (AELM 14) and their spouses and officials who attended the APEC 2006 Economic Leaders' Week.

US and ASEAN leaders agree to promote co-operation

Leaders of the US and ASEAN have agreed to give priority to promoting economic and trade co-operation, creating stronger economic linkages between the two sides, and encouraging greater involvement of the private sector and businesses, so as to better adapt to the trend of increased economic integration in the Asia-Pacific region.

14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting opens
APEC Leaders' Statement on the WTO DDA released

Heads of delegations from 21 APEC member economies held their closed session at the National Conference Centre in Hanoi this afternoon.

Top world leaders and business chiefs attending the APEC CEO Summit 2006 have expressed their appreciations towards the impressive achievements created by Vietnam in reforming its economy and joining the world trade system.

Business community should play a more active role in facilitating economic and technical co-operation and common development in the Asia-Pacific region, said Chinese President Hu Jintao.

APEC CEO Summit 2006 opens

The APEC CEO Summit 2006 entitled “Towards One Community: Creating New opportunities for Shared Development” opened this morning at the National Conference Centre in Hanoi in the presence of State President Nguyen Minh Triet.

Eight  agreements worth about US $ 2 billion signed at business forum

As many as eight business co-operation agreements worth about US $ 2 billion were signed during the "Doing Business with Vietnam Forum 2006 which opened this morning in Hanoi.

AMM’s joint statement affirms further contribution to DDA negotiations

The APEC Ministerial Meeting concluded this afternoon in Hanoi with the issuance of a joint statement, reaffirming the ministers’ agreement to explore every avenue to achieve the necessary breakthrough at the earliest opportunity and to put the Doha work on a path towards an ambitious and balanced outcome.

ABAC calls for immediate action on Doha Round
ABAC sets 2007 Priorities

Senior business executives from the Asia Pacific region have met in Hanoi, Vietnam to discuss business sector priorities in the lead up to the APEC Leaders meeting this weekend.

New chair of the APEC CTTF  approved

APEC ministers have approved Ambassador Park Sang-ki as the new Chair of the APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force (CTTF).

Vietnam, a successful trade and investment destination:
PM Dung

Vietnam has many favourable conditions which could make it a successful trade and investment destination for investors in APEC region and the world at large, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung this morning at the "Doing Business with Vietnam Forum 2006."

APEC ministers focus discussions on trade facilitation

The second working session of the 18^th APEC Ministerial Meeting today continued with discussions the framework of Trade Facilitation Action Plan (TFPA II).

APEC to view Doha round support as top priority

Ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) members have agreed that support for WTO multilateral trade negotiations and the Doha round (DDA) continues to be APEC's top priority.

Vietnam, a good investment destination

Delegates attending the on-going meetings including the APEC 2006 Investment Forum and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in Hanoi were of the same view that Vietnam was now an ever attractive destination for investment.

Vietnam is flying in the eyes of foreign guests

The 14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week has started in Hanoi from November 12 and will be witnessing the gathering of top leaders from 21 member economies by this weekend. The meeting is of great importance for the all APEC members, especially the host Vietnam which is receiving more and more appreciations from the guests.

Vietnam, a rising star in the region: WTO Director General

Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) today said that Vietnam’s WTO accession reflected the country’s firm political commitment to integrate into the world economy and actually Vietnam is a rising star in the region.

APEC provides more economic co-operation opportunities:
PM Dung

The events of the APEC Week 2006 including the Investment Forum would present Vietnam and other APEC member economies a large window of opportunities for economic co-operation, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

AMM discusses documents to be submitted to APEC leaders

The 18^th APEC Ministerial Meeting (AMM) started this morning at the International Conference Centre, discussing and approving a number of documents to be submitted to APEC economic leaders for approval.

President Triet praises ABAC’s contributions

The active and efficient contributions made by the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) to the development of APEC helped expedite trade and investment liberalisation and facilitation and enhance co-operation among member economies in order to move ‘Toward a Dynamic Community for Sustainable Development and Prosperity,’ said President Nguyen Minh Triet at the opening meeting of ABAC this afternoon, November 14.

APEC senior officials support WTO and DDA

The participants of the Concluding Senior Officials' Meeting (CSOM) which ended this morning, November 13, affirmed APEC’s support to the globally multilateral trade system, considering the support for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the Doha Development Agenda (DDA) negotiations as APEC’s top priority.

APEC 14 to witness deeper co-operation: President Triet

The 14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Week has started in Hanoi on November 12. The event is of great importance for APEC member countries in seeking deeper co-operation in various fields, said President Nguyen Minh Triet in an interview granted to Nhan Dan newspaper.

APEC senior officials finalise reports on major issues

The first day of discussions of the APEC Concluding Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM) has concluded in the effort of finalising the reports to be submitted at APEC ministers and leaders meetings that will take place later this week.

Week of APEC Leaders and Ministers Meetings begins

The fourteenth APEC Economic Leaders’ Week started in today, November 12 with the APEC Concluding Senior Officials Meeting (CSOM) held at the National Conference Centre in Hanoi. 

All for APEC 2006

Flowers and banners appear along roads in Hanoi to greet leaders for the up-coming Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting. From Sunday, Hanoi starts welcoming thousands of delegates for its largest ever international conference that will start from November 12-19.

Preparations completed for 14^th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

Vietnam has completed all preparations for the 14^th meeting of leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum (AELM 14), said the 2006 Chairman of APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Cong Phung at a press conference on November 9.

Photo album on Vietnam - special gift to APEC leaders

PM's envoy checks preparations for APEC Week

APEC makes up 73% of foreign investment into Vietnam

Member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) have got 5,681 projects licensed with a combined capital of over 41.7 billion USD in Vietnam, making up over 73% of the nation's foreign direct investment (FDI).

APEC Investment Forum to take place in
mid-November

The APEC Investment Forum 2006 (AIF) will take place in Hanoi on November 15-16, drawing over 600 representatives from member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum, said an official of the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment on November 6.

Festival held to welcome APEC 2006 and WTO accession

A cultural day for peace entitled “Hanoi Welcome APEC Vietnam 2006 and WTO Integration” was held around Hoan Kiem Lake this morning, November 5, with the participation of over 5,000 people.

Hanoi ready for APEC Economic Leaders' Week

As host of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week, Hanoi has accomplished preparations for the event, which will take place from November 12-19.

Australia hopes for more co-operation with Vietnam after APEC

Australia hopes for more co-operation, particularly on economic front with Vietnam, said Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Bill Tweddell in a press conference held in Hanoi on November 3.

Hanoi to organise many activities to welcome APEC Week

A cultural day for peace entitled “Hanoi Welcomes APEC Vietnam 2006 and WTO Joining” will be held around Hoan Kiem Lake on November 5 to mark the 14^th APEC Summit due to be held in the city.

Capital city makes traffic preparations for APEC meeting

The Hanoi Traffic Police Bureau on November 1 held a rehearsal to lead 20 delegations to the 14^th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting from the Noi Bai International Airport to registered hotels in the inner city.

President Triet praises preparations for APEC 2006 Week

State President on October 26 said he was pleased with the great efforts made by different agencies and organisations in preparing for the APEC 2006 Week scheduled on November 12-19.

Over 1,000 foreign reporters to cover APEC-2006

Over 1,000 foreign reporters have registered to come to Vietnam for the coverage of the 2006-APEC Economic Leaders' Week, scheduled for November 12-19.

Exhibition features APEC’s integration and development

A special exhibition on APEC Forum-Integration and Development entitled Vietnam wishes to be friends with other countries will be organised at the Vietnam Revolution Museum from November 11 to December 12.

Hanoi tightens security for APEC meeting

With the APEC meeting being only nearly a month away, Hanoi police called a meeting on October 19 which included officers from 16 northern provinces and cities to discuss measures to ensure total control of the security situation.  

Fourth APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting opens in Hoi An
Vietnam to actively co-operate in tourism with APEC members: Deputy PM

The fourth APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting opened this morning in Hoi An ancient town in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem.

29^th meeting of APEC Tourism Working Group opens in Hoi An

Police pledges to ensure security for APEC 14

The Ministry of Public Security held on October 10 a conference in order to launch a drive to ensure security for the 14^th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (APEC 14), with the participation of high-ranking police officers in northern provinces and cities.

Hoi An ready for APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting

All preparations for the 4th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (TMM) have been basically completed, said Tran Minh Ca, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Quang Nam province, which will host the event in mid-October.

ABAC report presented to APEC 2006 Chair

The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) on October 2 presented the ABAC 2006 Report to State President Nguyen Minh Triet, who is also Chair of APEC 2006.

APEC Tourism Ministers’ Meeting – golden chance for Vietnam tourism

In response to APEC Tourism Year 2006, the Vietnamese Tourism Industry has for the first time hosted the 29th Tourism Working Group in preparation for the 4th APEC Tourism Ministers’ Meeting due to take place in the ancient town of Hoi An from October 12-19.

The 23^rd Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Working Group Meeting (SMEWG) opened in Hanoi on September 26 with the participation of delegates from the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) member economies, APEC Secretariat, observers and international organisations.

Leading insurance corporation becomes APEC special sponsor

The Vietnam Insurance Corporation (Bao Viet Vietnam) will provide tourism health insurance services for all leaders and senior officials of the 21economies and other participants at the Asian-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting in Hanoi in November, thereby becoming a special sponsor of the event.

APEC micro enterprise sub-group meeting opens

Improving capacity of micro businesses in accessing the market was the theme of the seventh APEC Micro Enterprise Sub-group Meeting opening in Hanoi on September 25.

APEC economies need to create favourable conditions for micro enterprises by simplifying administrative procedures and facilitating their accession to resources, especially financial resources by making minor loans available.

Thirty two luxury hotels in Hanoi have been selected to accommodate delegates, media workers and entrepreneurs attending APEC meetings, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Women leaders' network makes 11 recommendations to APEC leaders

The 11^th APEC Women Leaders' Network Meeting closed in Hanoi on September 21, making 11 recommendations to APEC leaders, including the facilitation of women's participation in the digital economy.

Role of Vietnamese businesswomen discussed

Vietnamese businesswomen and the national economy was the main topic of a seminar held in Hanoi on September 21 as part of the 11^th Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Women Leaders Network Meeting.

Fourth APEC Business Incubator Forum opens

Small- and medium- sized businesses form a backbone of APEC economies, which has been repeatedly stated at regional SME conferences since 1990s and confirmed in the context of integration and globalisation of APEC economies.

State President praises APEC women leaders network meeting

The on-going 11^th APEC Women Leaders Network (WLN) Meeting offers Vietnamese women, especially businesswomen, an opportunity to share and learn from experiences of their partners in the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC).

Vietravel to serve APEC leaders' meeting

Vietravel tourism company has been selected by the National Committee on APEC 2006 to be the transport service provider and tour organiser for the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting to be held in Hanoi from November 12-19.

APEC members share experiences in HR development

Representatives from a number of APEC member economies shared their experiences in developing and managing human resources (HR) at a seminar which opened in Hanoi on September 19.

Gender equality should be placed high on the APEC's agenda in order to ensure sustainable development for the region, said Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung at the 11^th APEC Women Leaders Network Meeting opening in Hanoi on September 19.

The third Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM III) closed on September 17 in central Da Nang city after two-week seating.

Five APEC meetings held on September 13

Meetings on the fight against terror attacks, trade and investment, anti-corruption, gender and health were held on September 13 as part of the third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM-III) and related meetings of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC), currently held in Vietnam.

APEC health task forces seek to improve capacity in fighting bird flu

As part of the third APEC Senior Official Meeting (SOM III) and associated conferences in Da Nang City and Hoi An town, central Quang Nam province, the Health Task Force began the first day of a capacity building seminar on avian influenza on September 12.

APEC senior officials' meetings continued

The third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM-3) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum with related meetings being held in Da Nang city and Hoi An town in Quang Nam province concluded its sixth day, September 11, with four meetings.

Hosting APEC meetings a fruitful experience for Vietnam

An official from the Japanese Foreign Ministry said hosting APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and different related meetings was a “fruitful experience” for Vietnam.

APEC senior officials meetings reach agreement

The third Senior Officials Meeting (SOM-3) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) forum and six related meetings concluded the fifth day seating on September 10 with high consensus on a number of issues.

13^th APEC Finance Ministers Meeting concludes

The 13^th APEC Finance Ministers Meeting (FMM13) concluded in Hanoi on September 8 with the release of the Joint Ministerial Statement which emphasized the importance of open, adequately supervised, and robust sound financial services sectors.

Policy framework for useful investment in Vietnam

Officials from APEC member economies gathered at a seminar held in central Quang Nam province’s Hoi An ancient town on September 8 to broaden their understanding of the Policy framework for Investment (PFI) and to discuss ways to capitalise on the framework to make or adjust their own policies.

13t^h APEC Finance Ministerial Meeting opens in Hanoi

The 13^th Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Finance Ministerial Meeting opened in Hanoi on September 7.

VCCI to host APEC small- and medium-sized enterprise forum
Standards, e-commerce high on APEC meeting agendas

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) will host the 4th APEC symposium on nursing entrepreneurs and an APEC small- and medium- sized enterprises forum on September 21-22, said VCCI Permanent Vice Chairman Hoang Van Dung.

APEC customs-business dialogue underway in central Vietnam

The Vietnam General Department of Customs hosted this week the APEC Customs-Business Dialogue on the topic of Enhancement of Favoured and Safe Business Environment through Promotion of Customs-Business Co-operation.

Vietnam - active member of APEC Data Privacy Subgroup

Vietnam was an active member of the Data Privacy Subgroup under the APEC’s E-Commerce Steering Group (ECSG), the subgroup’s acting chairwoman, Patricia M. Sefcik, has said.

Vietnam helps boost APEC process

Initiatives that Vietnam put forth at the 13^th APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM 13) have accelerated the APEC process, said Mark Johnson, co- chairman of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC).

Vietnam actively contributes to APEC reform

Vietnam will speed up activities to contribute to the APEC reform process - one of the issues to be discussed at the third Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM III), said a Vietnamese official at a press briefing in central Da Nang city on September 5.