(HBO) – A delegation of the northern province of Hoa Binh led by Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long had a working session with the Bangkok city administration on July 17 as part of its investment, trade and tourism promotion programme in Thailand. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, hosted a reception for the delegation. Phan Chi Thanh, Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand also joined the event.
Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Nguyen Phi Long
(left) talks with Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok.
Long said he believed that the meeting will open up opportunities for
cooperation between the two sides in areas of mutual interest toward sustainable
development.
The province leader said that this is the first time Hoa Binh has organised an
investment, trade and tourism promotion programme in Thailand. It aims to
actively contribute to promoting the good cooperation between the two
countries as well asintroduce the strengths of Hoa Binh province to
leaders of Bangkok city as well as businesses, investors and people in
Thailand.
Leaders of Hoa Binh province and Bangkok city exchanged views in the spirit of
frankness and openness and wished to promote cooperation opportunities for
mutual development in the coming time.
Longhighlighted his province's socio-economic development,
affirming its potential as well as desire for collaboration in some areas of
mutual interest.
In the coming time, the province will focus on attracting
investment to various fields, including modern and high-quality industrial
production; production and processing of agricultural, forestry and aquatic
products; resort tourism development; and urban development associated with
ecology systems, while tapping its advantage as a satellite urban area of Hanoi
capital,he said.
At the working session, the two sides agreed on the content of cooperation. The
Governor of Bangkok suggested establishing a working group to connect
investment, trade and tourism promotion activities between his locality and Hoa
Binh province.
Agreeing with his proposal, Long assigned the Hoa Binh Centre for Investment,
Trade and Tourism Promotion to take prime responsiblity for carrying out tasks
related to the cooperation plan between the two localities in the coming time.
Recognising digital transformation as an inevitable trend, authorities and agencies in Hoa Binh have made great efforts in the work by focusing on three core pillars - digital government, digital society, and digital economy, resulting in enhanced competitiveness, improved investment climate, and ensured economic and social welfare.
In recent years, Da Bac district has improved administrative reform with a one-stop shop mechanism, streamlined inter-agency procedures, and a shift to digital platforms. These efforts have enhanced public service efficiency and contributed to local socio-economic development.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) chapter in Hoa Binh province launched the Youth Month 2025 at a ceremony held in Phu Thanh commune, Lac Thuy district, on March 2.
Hoa Binh City is mobilising resources to invest in transport infrastructure, enhance urban landscapes, and develop green spaces and environmental planning, aiming to build a modern, civilised city with a distinct identity. Efforts are being made to improve urban planning and management.
Hoa Binh province is pursuing a modern urban area model that can still preserve the local cultural identity, said Director of the provincial Construction Department Nguyen Tuan Anh.
The Standing Board of the Hoa Binh Women's Union issued Document No. 1990 on February 6, 2025, outlining activities for "Ao Dai Week" 2025, an annual initiative launched by the Presidium of the Vietnam Women's Union.
