Vietnam has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and shared its vision and preparations for hosting APEC 2027, highlighting the need to strengthen regional cooperation amid profound changes in the global and regional economic landscape.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc has urged ministries, agencies, and local authorities to accelerate preparations for APEC 2027, describing the event as a strategic opportunity to enhance Vietnam’s international standing and create new development momentum for Phu Quoc, An Giang, and the Mekong Delta region.

VOV.VN - Australia reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Vietnam’s development goals and backed the country’s upcoming role as Chair of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in 2026 as well as its hosting of the APEC forum in 2027.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has signed off a decision on the membership of the National Committee for APEC 2027.

With the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2027 (APEC 2027) as a catalyst, Phu Quoc special zone in An Giang province is pushing ahead with a sweeping green transition to become a benchmark eco-island for the region that meets international standards in environmental quality, green infrastructure, and urban governance.

Deputy Foreign Minister Le Thi Thu Hang met with Phil Nelson, Executive Vice President of CNN International Commercial, on May 25 to discuss potential media cooperation to promote Vietnam’s image, and communications plans for APEC 2027, to be hosted by the country.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 20 inspected progress of the Gia Binh International Airport project and related infrastructure works, including the route linking the airport with Hanoi and the Ring Road No. 4 project in the Hanoi Capital Region passing through Bac Ninh province.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Tuc on May 18 signed a decision on the establishment of a Government delegation for international economic and trade negotiations.

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta province of An Giang on May 17 announced its updated provincial master plan and investment promotion strategy, aiming to unlock new growth momentum and position itself as a major economic hub in Southern Vietnam.

A delegation from the Security Guard Command under the Ministry of Public Security, led by its Deputy Commander Maj. Gen Pham Van Hung, on May 11, conducted on-site inspections of key locations set to host activities during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2027 in Phu Quoc special zone, the southern province of An Giang