A programme entitled “Meet Vietnam” will take place in San Francisco , California , the US from November 15-16 as part of activities to promote Vietnam’s external economic activities and educational cooperation as well as the image of the country in the US.

The event was launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a press conference in Hanoi on November 4.

The programme will include an investment promotion forum and symposiums on information technology, software, investment attraction and hi-tech zones.

Art performances, painting, photo and handicraft exhibitions, and a Vietnamese coffee and tea corner will also be held during the event./.