Da Nang to boost connections, trade with US investors: Party official
The central coastal city of Da Nang hopes to boost links and promote trade with US investors and enterprises, affirmed Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang while receiving visiting US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on April 22.
Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (second from right) receives Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam. (Photo: baodanang.vn)
Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of DaNang hopes to boost links and promote trade with US investors and enterprises,affirmed Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang whilereceiving visiting US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper on April 22.
Quang asked the diplomat to facilitate US investment intourism and services, IT and finance in the city.
Knapper praised Da Nang’s attraction to investors and statedthe embassy wants to coordinate with municipal authorities in luring investmentin the city.
On the same day, Knapper’s delegation met with StandingVice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh, who outlined thecity’s tourism recovery.
Knapper expressed his focus on a project to build a regionalfinancial centre in Da Nang. When the project begins, US financial and ITbusinesses will eager to channel their capital into the city, he said.
Also on April 22, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’sForeign Agricultural Service, together with the American Chamber of Commerce inDa Nang, held an expo on US food and beverages to introduce them to the localbusiness community.
According to Knapper, Vietnam is currently the 8th largestexport market for US food and farm produce, while the US is Vietnam's biggestexport market. Bilateral agricultural trade more than doubled from 4 billionUSD in 2011 to 9 billion USD in 2021.
Statistics of the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairsshowed that the US is currently ranked 3rd among more than 50 countriesinvesting in the city, accounting for about 16 percent of the total registeredcapital. Currently, US investors and joint ventures are operating 61 projects worth700 million USD in Da Nang.
The central economic hub has so far signed pacts to set upan official cooperation relationship with three US cities – Oakland (California),Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), and Houston (Texas)./.
Trade profits as well as investment opportunities for Da Nang in the US were featured at a conference held in the central coastal city on September 28.
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NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
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Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang (second from right) receives Marc E. Knapper, US Ambassador to Vietnam. (Photo: baodanang.vn) 
