Da Nang is stepping up efforts to gear up infrastructure for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week (AELW), which is only less than 6 months ahead.

A flyover to the new terminal at the Da Nang International Airport under construction (Photo: VNA)

Aside from nearly 30 roads already upgraded, 2 important transport projects, namely a new international passenger terminal at the Da Nang International Airport and a new tunnel taking Tran Phu under Le Duan, have been put into use.

The construction of another tunnel at the intersection of Dien Bien Phu and Nguyen Tri Phuong streets is progressing well.

Da Nang has also given a facelift to 28 streets, built and repaired public toilets, placed an additional 167 street dustbins, and added ornamental plants along tourist streets.

The Da Nang Water Supply Company said it also finished upgrading water supply infrastructure to in preparation for the upcoming AELW.

The preparation of other structures is also being speeded up to ensure they are completed on schedule.

Nguyen Minh Vu, Standing Vice Chairman of the APEC 2017 National Secretariat, said the hosting of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week will help advertise Da Nang as a city of marine and MICE tourism.  It will also help improve local government officials’ and residents’ integration capacity and expand the city’s external relations.

Established in 1989, APEC now comprises 21 economies, namely Australia; Brunei; Canada; Chile; China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; the Republic of 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 used to host APEC events in 2006.

Activities of APEC Viet Nam 2017, themed ‘Creating New Dynamism, Fostering A Shared Future', are held in many localities across the country, including Ha Noi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An, Can Tho, Quang Ninh Province’s Ha Long and Khanh Hoa Province’s Nha Trang.

(Source: VNA/DA NANG Today)