Vietnam takes part in Int’l Economic Forum in Russia
Vietnam is among 120 countries taking part in the 22nd annual International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg (SPIEF–2018) which opened on May 24 in the presence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam is among 120 countriestaking part in the 22nd annual International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg(SPIEF–2018) which opened on May 24 in the presence of Russian PresidentVladimir Putin.
The Vietnamese delegation to forum, led by Chairman ofthe Party Central Committee’s Commission for Economic Affairs Nguyen Van Binh,includes Deputy Director General of Vietnam News Agency Le Quoc Minh.
The forum’s attendance is estimated at nearly 10,000participants from Russia and other countries, including heads of state andgovernment, politicians and corporate leaders. It aims to promote aconstructive dialogue for policymakers, corporations and experts.
Events of the SPIEF-2018 focus on four key categories –“The Global Economy in an Era of Change,” “Harnessing Russia’s Growth Potential,”“Human Capital in the Digital Economy,” and “Technology for Leadership.”
In 2017, the SPIEF drew over 14,000 participants from 143countries and saw some 400 investment agreements worth about 32.5 billion USDsigned on the forum sidelines.-VNA
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Russia is the guest of honour at the ongoing 28th Vietnam International Trade Fair (Vietnam Expo 2018), one of the biggest trade promotion activities held annually in Vietnam.
Vietnam values the ASEAN – Russia partnership and is making efforts for the substantive and effective development of the ties, stated Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung.
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Saint Petersburg city (Source: express.co.uk) 
