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Conference on calling for Infrastructure Investment - the Mekong Delta’s tourism development platform

In the morning of October 25th, in Can Tho city, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Can Tho Branch (VCCI Can Tho) incorporated with clubs of trade promotion, investment and tourism center in 13 provinces in the Mekong Delta to hold the fifth annual conference on investment in the Mekong Delta in 2017 with the theme " calling for Infrastructure Investment - the Mekong Delta’s tourism development platform ".

Summing up and awarding prizes for the 2016 - 2017 Innovation Contest of Can Tho Youth and Children

In the morning of October, 14th, The People Committee of Can Tho city held the awarding ceremony for the Innovation Contest of Can Tho Youth and Children in 2016 - 2017. Mr. Nguyen Thanh Dung, Vice President of Can Tho City People's Committee; Mr. Tran Viet Truong, Member of the Standing Committee, Head of Propaganda Department of the Municipal Party Committee; Representatives of departments, agencies and the teachers and students from the school attended the ceremony.

Can Tho Business Association meeting on Vietnam Entrepreneur Day 13/10

On the afternoon of October 13th, Can Tho Business Association (CBA) celebrated Vietnam Entrepreneur Day (13/10) with the attendance of Mr. Nguyen Thanh Dung - Vice Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee, leader representatives of departments, agencies and enterprises in the city.

Beginning the construction of Can Tho Oncology Hospital

The Health Department of Can Tho city has just held the Groundbreaking Ceremony of Can Tho Oncology Hospital.

Can Tho city leaders welcomed the Agency for Development Agency, Ministry of Defense - Royal Cambodian Armed Forces

The mission of the Agency for Development Agency, Ministry of Defense - Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, led by Lieutenant General Yong Mao - Deputy Director of the Agency for Development just visited and worked in Can Tho city

FV Hospital wants to build a clinic in Can Tho city

In the afternoon of October 5, Mr. Truong Quang Hoai Nam - Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee and related departments of Can Tho city had a working session with the delegates of France- Vietnam Hospital (FV Hospital)

Opening of the painting exhibition “Along the Mekong River Bank” by Manoël Pillard, a French painter

In the evening of October 4, the painting exhibition entitled “Along the Mekong River Bank” by Manoël Pillard, a French artist, officially opened in Can Tho Museum. The exhibition is organized by the People’s Committee of Can Tho City in collaboration with the French Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.

The leaders of Can Tho city working with representative of the Global Affairs Canada

On the morning of October 2, Mr. Vo Thanh Thong, Chairman of Can Tho City People’s Committee and leader representatives of departments, agencies and enterprises operating in Can Tho city welcomed and worked with Mr. Adler Aristidle, representative of the Global Affairs Canada.

The third Japan - Vietnam Cultural and Trade Exchange Program in Can Tho

On October 3, 2017, Can Tho city People’s Committee, Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) in Can Tho held a press conference to introduce the third Japan - Vietnam Cultural and Trade Exchange Program in Can Tho, that will take place in 3 days (from 3- 5 of November 2017).

Can Tho city cooperating with Japan to build an ideal model farm

With the slogan “Made by Japanese in Vietnam”, ideal model farm built in Can Tho city in the coming time will produce fresh and safe products, such as: vegetables, fruits, meat and eggs. This is a cooperation project between the two countries Vietnam - Japan which comes from the idea of Mr.Truong Tan Sang, the former President of Vietnam.

Cooperation on environmental treatment between the Mekong Delta and Hiroshima Province – Japan

On September 12, 2017, in Can Tho city, the Steering Committee of the South West, the People’s Committee of Can Tho city, Soc Trang province, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of Can Tho city, Soc Trang province and Hiroshima province jointly organized a workshop on “Connecting the Environmental Treatment Enterprises between the Mekong Delta and Hiroshima province – Japan” in 2017.

Can Tho city cheerfully held the 26th Red Phoenix - Flower Festival 2017

On August 30, the 26th Red Phoenix- Flower Festival of Can Tho City 2017 was officially opened at the Cultural Center of Can Tho City.

Reducing food loss and waste: long-term priority for APEC economies

Food loss and waste are key challenges to global food security, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, experts said at a capacity-building workshop on a sustainable APEC food system held in Cần Thơ on Aug 19.

Seminar on “ASEAN Economic Community - Opportunities for people and enterprises”

On August 18th, at the Fortuneland Hotel, the People’s Committee of Can Tho city held a seminar on “ASEAN Economic Community - Opportunities for people and enterprises”. Mr. Truong Quang Hoai Nam - Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Can Tho city attended this seminar.

Opening the Book - Photo Exhibition with the theme “South in the Past” and Stamp Collection Exhibition

On the morning of August 18th 2017, Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the opening ceremony of the book - photo exhibition with the theme “The South of Vietnam in the Past” and the exhibition of the two stamp collections, namely “The Revolutionary Life of President Ho Chi Minh” and “Vietnam’s Revolution - a historic stage” at Can Tho Library.

Opening the first Ninh Kieu Flower Garland Festival 2017

On August 19th evening, at Pedestrian Bridge - Ninh Kieu wharf, the People’s Committee of Ninh Kieu district in collaboration with Can Tho Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the Opening Ceremony of the first Ninh Kieu Flower Garland Festival 2017.

Opening the Clean and Safe Agricultural Product Fair 2017

On the evening of August 19th 2017, the opening ceremony of the Clean and Safe Agricultural Product Fair 2017 was held at Can Tho Investment, Trade Promotion Center and Exhibition Fair.

Food value chain plays important role in rural-urban development

Strengthening the food value chain is one of the most important ways to foster rural-urban development in APEC economies, experts said at a seminar held in Cần Thơ on August 20 as part of APEC Food Security Week.

APEC Food Security Week kicks off in Can Tho

The APEC 2017 Food Security Week and a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture in Response to Climate Change kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 18.

APEC climate information is of ‘good quality’

Dr Hong-Sang Jung, executive director of the APEC Climate Center, speaks to Việt Nam News on the sidelines of the APEC Food Security Week in Cần Thơ about the significance of utilising climate information to develop sustainable agriculture in APEC economies.