HAUFO President Nguyen Ngoc Ky emphasized the importance of regional cooperation, friendship, and connectivity within the ASEAN framework in Vietnam’s foreign policy of diversification and multilateralization of relations. He stated that the Vietnamese Government and people are committed to contributing to a more cohesive and stronger ASEAN by promoting bilateral and multilateral cooperation and friendship among member countries.
Denny Abdi, Ambassador of Indonesia – ASEAN Chair 2023, highlighted the harmonious environment in which ASEAN citizens live and the 50% increase in foreign investment in the group over the past decade, indicating the stability of the member countries’ political environment. He stressed the key role of raising public awareness of ASEAN cultural identities and promoting intra-block solidarity in the context of cultural diversity in building the ASEAN Community.
The program featured songs and dances that showcased the beauty of the ASEAN countries’ land, people, and culture, contributing to the strengthening of solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and other member states, as well as between Hanoi and foreign cities.
Assorted activities to advertise charm of Mu Cang Chai terrace fields
NDO – A hive of activities praising the charm of Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields in Yen Bai province will be held in the downtown of Mu Cang Chai district throughout this September to celebrate the National Day (September 2).
RoK promotes culture and tourism in Ho Chi Minh City
NDO – The Korean Tourism and Culture Festival was held on Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, Ho Chi Minh City,from September 28-29.
ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 to be held
NDO – The ASEAN-Japan Music Festival 2019 will take place at the National Convention Centre, My Dinh, Hanoi, on July 28, with the participation of Vietnamese singers Noo Phuoc Thinh, Dong Nhi and Trong Hieu, as well as many international artistes.
Amata to Launch Fourth Industrial Park in Vietnam
The developer wants to bring factories and jobs to the poorer central region.
ASEAN seeks to boost intra-bloc trade
Enhancing intra-ASEAN trade and investment towards a cohesive and responsive ASEAN is one of the shared topics by many regional officials, researchers and policymakers.
