The National Committee for APEC 2027 is tasked with assisting the PM in considering, directing, and coordinating the performance of tasks related to the preparation for and organisation of APEC conferences and related activities in 2027.
Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed decisions on the establishment and working regulations of the National Committee for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027.
Accordingly, the PM decided to establish the National Committee for APEC 2027 to assist the PM in considering, directing, and coordinating the performance of tasks related to the preparation for and organisation of APEC conferences and related activities in 2027.
The National Committee is chaired by Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang serves as Permanent Vice Chair of the National Committee, and Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan as Vice Chair.
Based on the situation and requirements in reality, the Chairperson of the National Committee considers and decides to adjust members who are leaders of relevant agencies and localities.
The National Committee consists of five sub-committees and the Secretariat.
In particular, the content sub-committee is co-chaired by leaders of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the material and logistics sub-committee chaired by a leader of the Government Office, and the security and health sub-committee chaired by a leader of the Ministry of Public Security.
Meanwhile, the communications and culture sub-committee is chaired by a leader of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The protocol sub-committee is led by a senior official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Foreign Ministry is also in charge of the Secretariat, a permanent body assisting the National Committee.
The APEC Forum 2027, themed "Connecting, building inclusive and𝐆 resilient economies", will be held in the Phu Quoc special💯 zone, An Giang province. This significant event will underscore Vietnam's role in the region and offer an opportunity to promote the nation's image and standing on the international stage. Concurrently, it presents a chance for Phu Quoc to emerge as a global hub for socio-economic partnerships and exchanges./.
Phu Quoc has become a massive construction site, with 21 projects serving APEC 2027 assigned by the Government, totalling an investment of 137.13 trillion VND (5.25 billion USD).
APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2027 is a major international event receiving close attention and guidance from the Party General Secretary, the Party, the State, and the Government, with support provided through 10 special policies for Kien Giang province (now An Giang province).
In preparation for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027, Phu Quoc island city in the southern province of Kien Giang is actively raising public awareness, and encouraging community involvement in building a green, clean, beautiful, and civilised city, so as to shape the image of “Every Phu Quoc resident serves as a tourism ambassador.”
Trade between Laos and Vietnam reached 2.25 billion USD in 2024, up 38.2% from the previous year. In particular, total trade turnover in the first five months of 2025 hit 1.6 billion USD, a year-on-year increase of 100.4%.
In his opening speech, the Party chief highlighted the significance of the event, saying that the convening of the conference nearly three months earlier than the schedule demonstrates the proactive, urgent, and highly responsible spirit of the entire Party in comprehensively and thoroughly preparing the contents to be presented at the 14th National Party Congress.
In the first six months, Vietnamese ministries, sectors and localities signed more than 250 commitments and cooperation agreements during the diplomatic activities of high-ranking leaders, doubling the 2024 number.
This plenum will focus discussions on three major groups of issues - preparations for the 14th National Party Congress; the development of a political and legal foundation for continued reform in the coming years; and personnel work.
Set against the backdrop of major political and economic developments in both nations, this visit is poised to open up new cooperation opportunities, said Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Quoc Khanh.
The two sides agreed on priority areas for future cooperation, including increased delegation exchanges, information sharing, and trade promotion, with a view to raising two-way trade above the current 50 million USD. They also discussed collaboration in the Halal industry.
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Cambodia always remembers and appreciates Vietnam’s support for Cambodia’s escape from the Pol Pot genocidal regime, said Secretary of State Ung Rachana of the Cambodian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
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The Foreign Ministry spokeperson was responding to a reporter's question regarding July 12, 2025, which marked the 9th anniversary of the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the East Sea arbitration case between the Philippines and China under Annex VII of UNCLOS.
The two sides agreed to enhance information sharing and policy consultation at all levels – from technical experts to government leaders – to promptly address issues arising during the course of cooperation, and to seek flexible solutions to balance and raise bilateral trade.
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According to the Vietnamese Embassy in Cambodia, 140 Vietnamese citizens were temporarily detained by Cambodian authorities in Phnom Penh on July 14 due to suspected involvement in online scam activities.
Vietnam has invited the defence ministers of Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, Cuba, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan to attend the celebration of the 80th National Day anniversary on September 2; and five countries – Russia, China, Laos, Cambodia, and Belarus – to send forces to participate in the parade at the National Day celebration.
The top legislator will attend the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Switzerland, engage in bilateral activities there, and pay official visits to Morocco and Senegal from July 22 to 30.
The Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat on July 17 considered and issued disciplinary measures against two incumbent and former officials for serious violations of the Party's regulations and the State's laws while performing their duties.
The two sides discussed ways to accelerate joint projects and agreements and expand the list of Vietnam’s exports to China. They also proposed boosting cooperation in vocational training, especially in high-tech industries and sustainable agriculture, to meet the development needs of both sides.
