The International Media Centre (IMC) in Da Nang is well-equipped, offering a good experience for Papua New Guinea, the host of APEC next year, said Helen Rei, senior reporter of The National, Papua New Guinea.

Overall view of the Centre

She revealed that this is the first time she has visited Viet Nam, and she is happy to come to the country she only knows through films.

Meanwhile, her teammate from the National Broadcasting Corporation, Ivan Bayagau, said security in the media centre is very good, which makes him feel secured.

Zhu Yu, a reporter from the Xinhua News Agency said she was surprised at the centre’s professionalism.

“We have covered many international events at home and abroad.  Everything at the media centre, from security check to hygiene, is very good and professional, meeting international standards”, she said.

The reporter also said she will visit some tourist attractions in Viet Nam such as Da Nang, Hoi An and Hue City when she has free time.

Apart from the modern facilities at the IMC, Alberto Salazar, chief representative of the Ha Noi-based Prensa Latina of Cuba, is particularly impressed with the smile of Da Nang people.

“I think it’s the smile of Da Nang that leaves a deep impression, and is more effective than any administrative orders and slogans,” he said.

Eric San Juan Hernandez from Agencia EFE, a Spanish-language news agency headquartered in Madrid (Spain), also praised the IMC.

“Everything looks good, and the IMC is a beautiful building.  It's very big and modern, and the internet here works well too,” he commented.

This is the first time the reporter has covered such an APEC event, he added.

Taking place in Da Nang from 6-11 November, the APEC 2017 Economic Leaders’ Week is expected to attract a total of about 10,000 delegates from the 21 APEC economies.

(Source: VNA/ DA NANG Today)