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Venues
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Ha Noi
Ha Noi, the capital of thousand-year-old culture, the political-administrative center of Viet Nam; a major cultural, scientific, educational, medical and economic hub – an important contributor to the national economic growth.
Ha Noi will host the Informal Senior Officials' Meeting (ISOM), Second Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM 2), Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting (MRT) and High-Level Policy Dialogue on Human Resource Development in the Digital Age.
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Location |
North Viet Nam |
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Area |
3,329 km2 |
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Population |
7,500,000 |
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Temperature |
24°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, King LeTemple and King Le Thai To Statue, Thap But and Ngoc Son Temple, One Pillar Pagoda, Van Mieu, Thang Long Citadel |
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Advantages |
Hub for business and production and economic activities in the North; Cultural-tourism hub with the largest number of craft villages in Viet Nam |
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Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is located at the gateway of the North and is an important economic zone. This is where the Red River Delta meets the Northern Central region and the Northwest mountainous area.
Ninh Binh will host the Finance Deputy Ministers' Meeting.
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Location |
North Viet Nam |
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Area |
1,389km2 |
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Population |
927,000 |
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Temperature |
23°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Trang An complex, Tam Coc-Bich Dong, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Van Long Lagoon, Cuc Phuong national park, Phat Diem Cathedral, Bai Dinh pagoda |
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Advantages |
Tourism; Construction material industries. |
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Can Tho
Can Tho is one of the five largest cities in Viet Nam, the economic center of Mekong Delta. This is also the gateway to Lower Mekong River area and a major rice production base of Viet Nam.
Can Tho will host the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture In Respond to Climate Change.
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Location |
Southwest Viet Nam |
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Area |
1,409 km2 |
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Population |
1,400,000 |
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Temperature |
28°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Ninh Kieu Port, Cai Rang Floating Market, Orchards, Bang Lang Stork Garden |
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Advantages |
Agriculture, especially high-tech agriculture, aquaculture and aqua-product processing industry; Tourism and Supporting industries. |
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Vinh
Vinh is a political-economic center, a transportation and trade junction for the North and the South, the leading province in the Northern Central region. Vinh will host the Senior Disaster Management Officials Forum (SDMOF).
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Location |
Central Viet Nam |
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Area |
105km2 |
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Population |
480,000 |
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Temperature |
24°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Phuong Hoang Trung Do Citadel, Vinh Ancient Citadel, Ho Chi Minh Square, Military Zone IV Museum, Soviet Nghe Tinh Museum, Tram Chim National Park, Central Park, Lam Vien and Quyet Mountain Complex |
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Advantages |
Food and beverage processing; Aqua-product processing; Textile; Construction material; Mechanics; Handicrafts and lacquer. |
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Hoi An
A number of ancient architectures remain almost intact in Hoi An ancient town, including old houses, assembly halls, temples and pagodas, wells, bridges, ports, markets…Small paths and lanes crisscross like a chess board. The quite pedestrian streets of Hoi An are tinted with antique, mossy colors, making it a living picture. The existence of such an ancient town like Hoi An is unique in Viet Nam and rare in the world, where architecture and urban lifestyle are exceptionally well-preserved like a living museum.
Hoi An will host the Finance Ministerial Meeting (FMM).
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Location |
Central Viet Nam |
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Area |
61.71km2 |
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Population |
135,450 |
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Temperature |
25°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Hoi An Ancient Town, Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve, An Bang and Cua Dai Beaches |
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Advantages |
Tourism |
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Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a beautiful coastal city, named the Jade for its natural beauty and climate. It is the political, economic, cultural, scientific and tourism center of Khanh Hoa province.
Nha Trang will host the First Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM 1).
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Location |
Central Viet Nam |
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Area |
251 km2 |
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Population |
402,000 |
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Temperature |
25°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Po Nagar Cham Tower, Hon Chong (Husband Island), Dao Yen Island, Hon Tre Island, Hon Tam Island, Hon Mun Island, Lo River, Bai Tien Beach, Ngoc Thao Island, Bao Dai’s villa, Long Son Pagoda, Kim Than Buddha Statue, Tri Nguyen Fish Pond, Aquarium, Da Hang Pagoda, Monkey Island |
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Advantages |
Locate on important national transportation axes; Economic cooperation and Exchanges; Tourism and Services. |
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Ha Long
Ha Long City is located in the center of Quang Ninh province, a famous tourist destination. Ha Long Bay has been recognized twice by UNESCO as the world’s natural heritage.
Ha Long will host the High-level Policy Roundtable on Sustainable Tourism.
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Location |
Northeast Viet Nam |
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Area |
272 km2 |
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Population |
237,000 |
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Temperature |
24°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Ha Long Bay, Bai Tho (Poem) Mountain, Dong Hai Dai Vuong Temple, Long Tien Pagoda, Loi Am Pagoda and Yen Lap Lake. |
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Advantages |
Tourism; It is aiming at green tourism and resort development. |
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Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic and cultural center of Viet Nam, an important transportation junction of Southeast Asia. The city is well-known for its dynamism, modernity, youngentrepreneurship and start-up spirit, a place where different cultural flows meet.
Ho Chi Minh City will host the Third Senior Officials' Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM 3) and Small and Medium Enterprises Ministerial Meeting.
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Location |
South Viet Nam |
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Area |
2095.6 km2 |
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Population |
8,224,000 |
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Temperature |
28°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Independence Palace, City Post Office, Nguyen Hue walking street, Saigon Notre Dame Basilica, Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Opera House, Nha Rong Wharf, Cu Chi Tunnel, Can Gio Mangrove, Thu Duc Stork Garden |
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Advantages |
Important national and regional trading point; Services and Consumer goods. |
Hue
Hue is located in the key economic area, on the East-West Economic Corridor linking Viet Nam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Hue is the first city in Viet Nam recognized by UNCESCO as the world’s cultural heritage, housing a number of tangible and intangible cultural values.
Hue will host the High-Level Policy Dialogue on Women and the Economy.
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Location |
Central Viet Nam |
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Area |
71.68 km2 |
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Population |
344,581 |
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Temperature |
25°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Hue Imperial City Complex, Huong River, Ngu Mountain, Thien Thai Mountain, Bach Ma Mount, Hai Van, Tam Giang-Cau Hai Lagoon |
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Advantages |
Tourism; Services and handicraft hub with abundant natural resources; High quality multi-sectoral educational and training center. |
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Da Nang
Da Nang is a coastal city, a major economic center of Viet Nam. Da Nang is considered Viet Nam’s “worth-living” city and a smart city of the region.
Da Nang will host the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders' Week (AELW).
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Location |
Central Viet Nam |
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Area |
1,290km2 |
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Population |
1,040,000 |
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Temperature |
26°C on average |
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Places of interest |
Hai Van Pass, Son Tra peninsula, Ba Na, Nui Chua Mountain, Ngu Hanh Son, My Khe and Non Nuoc Beaches, Cham museum and Cham relics |
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Advantages |
Tourism; Sea ports and maritime transport services; Ship building and logistics, Liberal and competitive business environment. |