VNA News Bulletin - May. 14, 2016

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Strengthening capacity for successful APEC 2027 hosting

Strengthening capacity for successful APEC 2027 hosting

On April 15, the APEC 2027 Secretariat, in coordination with the US APEC-RISE programme and the US Department of State, organised a workshop on enhancing capacity and promoting Vietnam’s role as host of APEC 2027.

PM urges aligning emulation, commendation with double digit growth target

PM urges aligning emulation, commendation with double digit growth target

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on April 15 chaired the first meeting of the Central Emulation and Commendation Council for the 2026–2031 term, outlining key priorities and calling for stronger alignment between emulation movements and the country’s ambition of achieving sustainable double-digit economic growth.

Developing ties with China a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy: Top leader

Developing ties with China a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy: Top leader

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has emphasised that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always regard the development of relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice and a top priority in Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, self-strengthening, multilateralisation and diversification of external relations.

Ho Chi Minh City boosts cultural industry

Ho Chi Minh City boosts cultural industry

Ho Chi Minh City is taking a decisive step toward becoming a regional cultural hub by pairing institutional modernization with governance reform. The launch of the Phu Tho Circus and Multi-purpose Performance Hall, a 53 million USD project, signals a clear commitment to boosting the city’s cultural industry.

Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to boost bilateral ties: Chinese professor

Top Vietnamese leader’s visit to boost bilateral ties: Chinese professor

The state visit to China by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam from April 14-17 carries significantly strategic importance and opens up new avenues for substantive cooperation between the two countries amid a complex regional and global landscape.

Khanh Hoa attracts visitors with grape garden tourism

Khanh Hoa attracts visitors with grape garden tourism

Grape gardens across Khanh Hoa province on the south-central coast are entering peak harvest season and opening for sightseeing and on-site tasting. Visitors checking in and sharing photos online have helped create a strong social media buzz, further boosting tourism to the region.

Top leader demands stronger governance, strategic planning to drive sustainable development

Top leader demands stronger governance, strategic planning to drive sustainable development

Addressing a national conference on April 13 to study, disseminate and implement the Resolution of the 14th Party Central Committee’s second plenum, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam underscored the necessity for decisive, coordinated and effective actions to translate the Party’s resolutions into concrete results throughout the political system and society.

“Garden of Light” shines at Temple of Literature

“Garden of Light” shines at Temple of Literature

As part of events marking the 950th anniversary of the Imperial Academy (1076-2026), Vietnam’s first national university, the “Garden of Light” programme offers visitors a distinctive cultural experience at the Temple of Literature.

Lam Dong steps up crackdown on IUU fishing

Lam Dong steps up crackdown on IUU fishing

The People’s Committee of the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has directed relevant agencies to intensify efforts to implement the European Commission’s recommendations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing from now until June 30, 2026.

Lai Chau ethnic groups preserve cultural identity in integration era

Lai Chau ethnic groups preserve cultural identity in integration era

Lai Chau, a mountainous province in Northwest Vietnam, is home to 20 ethnic groups, each with its own distinctive cultural identity. In the context of global integration, local communities continue to preserve and promote their heritage to support sustainable development of the region.