The winning entry will be used as the formal logo of APEC 2017 and other related activities in Vietnam. According to Director of the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition (DFAPE) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) Vi Kien Thanh, entries are required to showcase the spirit and meaning of APEC co-operation, Vietnam’s identities and the contents of APEC 2017. They should also have simple colours, be easy to recognise and remember, and convenient to print and communicate with accurate information on colours, dimension and shape. Contestants, including professional and amateur artists nationwide, can send entries for competition until April 4 for the chance to win one first prize, two consolation prizes, and various certificates and awards. Details about the contest are available at www.apec.gov.vn. Vietnam was selected to host APEC 2017 at APEC 2013 in Bali, Indonesia. The hosting is a key external affair to for 2015-2020, showing the … [Read more...] about Contest on designing APEC 2017’s logo launched
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National committee for APEC 2017 meets
HA NOI (VNS) – The National Committee for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum that Viet Namis hosting in 2017 convened its 2nd plenary session in Ha Noi yesterday to review preparations across sectors. Under the chairmanship by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, sub-committee officials reported on preparations in material facilities, communications, culture, protocol, security and health services. He asked ministries and sectors to work closely together and cooperate with the hosts of APEC 2015, which was the Philippines, and APEC 2016, which was Peru, and the APEC Secretariat to make contributions to promoting regional connection and development. According to the Deputy PM, hosting APEC 2017 is one of the most important diplomatic events that Viet Nam has taken on to realise its extensive international integration goal. In the remaining months of this year, the National Committee and its member agencies should accelerate the completion … [Read more...] about National committee for APEC 2017 meets
Hosting of APEC 2017 helps VN in international integration
Hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in 2017 is a step to concretise Vietnam’s extensive international integration policy, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh told the press following the debut of the APEC 2017 National Committee in Hanoi on July 21. Minh, who is also the Committee Chairman, said the APEC forum is a regional and global leading economic cooperation mechanism, and it holds a strategic importance in both political and economic terms to Vietnam. Thirteen APEC members are strategic and comprehensive partners of Vietnam, and 13 of the country’s 15 free trade agreements are signed with APEC members. Meanwhile, about 78 percent of foreign direct investment in, 70 percent of trade with and 70 percent of tourists to Vietnam hail from APEC, he elaborated. The hosting of APEC 2017 will not only help realise the extensive international integration policy but also intensify Vietnam’s comprehensive relations with partners, he said, … [Read more...] about Hosting of APEC 2017 helps VN in international integration
Vietnam organizes contest to select logo for APEC 2017
The 2017 APEC logo design competition, which will close on April 4, encourages the participation of all professional and amateur artists across Vietnam. The winner of the contest, meant to choose the logo for the 2017 APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) forum will take home a prize worth VND30 million (US$1,345). The event, jointly organized by the Agency for Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Committee for APEC 2017, kicked off in March and lasts until April 4. Professional and amateur artists throughout Vietnam are encouraged to participate in the contest. Entries must feature the phrase ‘APEC Vietnam 2017,’ reflect the highlights of Vietnamese traditions, and represent five components of next year’s forum, namely dynamism, creativity, action, unity, and movement to the future. The winning entry, which will be honored with a VND30 million prize, will be used as the official logo … [Read more...] about Vietnam organizes contest to select logo for APEC 2017
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Visitors to Da Nang are often impressed with the friendliness and honesty of local people, which has contributed significantly to its image of a peaceful and hospitable city.“I myself always try to smile with my customers with the hope of leaving them with a good impression of Da Nang.”, said 58-year-old Tran Dinh Chot, a senior cyclo driver in Da Nang.Endowned with beautiful beaches, Da Nang has attracted many big investors and owners of world-class beach resorts, including Furama, Premier Village, Pullman, and Crowne Plaza among others. According to Nguyen Duc Quynh, Deputy General Director of Furama Resort, Vietnam’s successful hosting of APEC's Economic Leaders’ Week has proved that Da Nang is capable of providing quality accommodation for international events. “We have more than 700 employees who are tasked with providing our customers with the best services and help educate other local people about good manners in public places in Da Nang.”, … [Read more...] about Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017