Da Nang, which will host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW) in November 2017, has worked to promote the event and the beauty of its landscape and people.

A panorama of Da Nang, the host city of the APEC Viet Nam 2017.

The city’s streets were decorated with banners with information and the logo of APEC 2017.

The municipal Department of Tourism has worked closely with travel agencies to organise a programme to promote the city’s tourism, and to provide information on the local events and new tourism products.

To date, the city has prepared nearly 22,000 rooms in about 600 accommodation establishments, including some meeting international standards, for the AELW.

During the AELW, the leaders of Da Nang will meet with the those of APEC member economies and major businesses. The city will also hold field trips for international guests and investors, along with exhibitions at the city’s Press Centre and the venues for the CEO Summit and the meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council.

Established in 1989, APEC comprises 21 economies, namely Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong (China), Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, the United States, and Viet Nam.

Viet Nam joined APEC in 1998 and hosted APEC in 2006.

(Source: VNA)