Quang Ninh (VNA) - Investment in industrial parks (IPs) and economic zones (EZs) has become a new driver of growth in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, with local authorities issuing various policies to attract investors. According to experts, Quang Ninh is considered a strategic investment destination in Vietnam’s northern region and an important link in the Hanoi - Hai Phong - Quang Ninh northern economic growth triangle. The province possesses major advantages, with Van Don district to become a multi-sectoral marine economic zone and an entertainment centre, with a casino, high-end sea-island tourism, and general services. The province has planned to develop eleven IPs and four EZs that together span over 368,000 ha, accounting for more than 30 percent of Quang Ninh’s total natural area. Six of the 11 IPs have already been issued investment registration certificates and have infrastructure invested in and leased. Investors have so far poured about 27.35 … [Read more...] about Industrial parks, economic zones create new growth momentum in Quang Ninh
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ASEAN Day bolsters Southeast Asian countries’ ties with Germany
Berlin (VNA) – The Berlin ASEAN Committee held the ASEAN Day in the German capital city on October 25, aiming to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation between ASEAN countries and Germany. The annual event saw the presence of Director General for Asia and the Pacific at the German Federal Foreign Office Ina Lepel, member of the German federal parliament and head of the Germany-ASEAN Parliamentary Friendship Group Renate Kuenast, and diplomats from ASEAN countries. In his speech, Vietnamese Ambassador Doan Xuan Hung, head of the Berlin ASEAN Committee, highlighted the bloc’s achievements over the last five decades, which have turned ASEAN into a united, strong and comprehensively cohesive community that has greatly helped to maintain regional peace, stability, cooperation and development. It has been playing an increasing role in the region and the world, the diplomat affirmed. ASEAN’s relations with the European Union (EU) and Germany have developed … [Read more...] about ASEAN Day bolsters Southeast Asian countries’ ties with Germany
AIPA-41 Joint Communiqué approved with e-signatures of AIPA legislative leaders
Hanoi (VNA) – A joint announcement of the 41st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-41) was approved with e-signatures from legislative leaders of AIPA members at the second plenary session of AIPA 41, which took place virtually on September 10. The second plenary session of AIPA, chaired by Chairwoman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, saw the participation of legislative leaders of ASEAN member countries. Delegates spoke highly of Vietnam’s efforts in realising the General Assembly of AIPA in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. At the event, participants heard and approved reports of the Meeting of Women Parliamentarians of AIPA (WAIPA) AIPA Committees, the Unofficial Meeting of Young Parliamentarians of AIPA, and AIPA Committees on Political, Economic, Social and Organisational Matters. The AIPA 41 General Assembly was held in the ASEAN spirit of friendship, brotherhood and cooperation, to cohesive and responsive of … [Read more...] about AIPA-41 Joint Communiqué approved with e-signatures of AIPA legislative leaders
