Da Nang and South Korea Share Experiences on Organizing APEC Summit
On the afternoon of July 8, Mr. Tran Chi Cuong, Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee, chaired a working session with a delegation from the Korean National Assembly to discuss experiences from successfully organizing the APEC Summit in 2017.
Sharing Da Nang's experience in hosting APEC 2017, Vice Chairman Tran Chi Cuong stated that it was the first time Vietnam had hosted a high-level international event outside of its capital city. The event saw the participation of leaders from 21 APEC member economies visiting Da Nang, including South Korea and three Southeast Asian observer countries (Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar).
The event took place from November 6 to 11, 2017. During this period, Da Nang welcomed 11,000 delegates, including 2,000 entrepreneurs and 3,000 domestic and international journalists.
Korean National Assembly Member Kim Gihyeon, Chairman of the Special Committee for the APEC Summit 2025, extended his gratitude to the city's leadership for their warm reception. He also stated that they would study the city's experiences and efforts in successfully organizing APEC 2017 to apply them to the organization of the APEC Summit 2025.
No comments on this News yet!
External information on the economy, politics, culture, and society in Da Nang city from Jun 30 to Jul 5
From June 30 to July 5, various notable economic, political, cultural and societal events and activities took place in Da Nang city. These highlights were compiled by Da Nang Portal.
"Love in Viet Nam": the first collaborative production between India and Vietnam
"Love in Viet Nam," the first collaborative film between India and Vietnam, has premiered. The premiere event on the evening of July 1st garnered significant public and media interest, creating a memorable cinematic night as part of the Third Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) in 2025. This film marks a crucial milestone in the cultural cooperation between the two nations.
ASEAN-Korea Tourism Roundtable 2025: Vietnam, a Top Choice
Held from July 2-4, the inaugural ASEAN-Korea Tourism Roundtable Conference 2025, co-hosted by Duy Tan University and ASEAN-Korean partners, convened in Da Nang. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho An Phong, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea Yong Ho Seong, and Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee Tran Anh Tuan.
International Experience Crucial for Film Industry Development
Within the framework of the 3rd Da Nang Asian Film Festival (DANAFF III) 2025, an international seminar titled "Identifying and Nurturing Cinematic Talent: International Experiences and Vietnam's Proposed Solutions" convened on the afternoon of July 1. The event gathered numerous domestic and international experts, artists, and filmmakers.Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Thi, Vice Chairwoman of the City People's Committee, was among the attendees.
Strengthening Exchange and Cooperation between Da Nang and Sakai (Japan)
On the morning of July 7, Mr. Ho Ky Minh, Standing Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People's Committee, chaired a reception for the delegation from the Sakai City (Japan) Parliamentarians' Friendship Alliance , led by Mr. Nishi Tetsushi, Parliamentarian, Vice Chairman of the Alliance, and member of the Administrative Committee and Special Committee for Research on Policies to Address Population Decline in Sakai City.
