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Int’l policymakers to gather in Hanoi for economic forum
The 2nd Vietnam Economic Forum will be held in Hanoi on September 19 with the participation of senior Vietnamese leaders, international policymakers, CEOs from regional financial institutions and nearly 600 foreign guests.
Delegates will put forward policies to help Vietnam overcome difficulties caused by the current economic slowdown and achieve a long-term and sustainable growth, said Tran Mai Huong, Deputy General Director of Vietnam News Agency who is also co-chairman of the forum, at a press briefing in Hanoi on September 4.
They will focus in-depth discussions on the Government’s solutions to control inflation, maintain a steady economic growth and stabilise social welfare in the coming months, he said.
Minister of Finance Vu Van Ninh is expected to unveil new plans aimed at stabilising and stimulating the domestic financial market.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan will chair a session on capital construction investment and training of skilled human resources for long-term economic development.
Delegates will make a fact-finding tour of major industrial zones and export processing zones in Hai Duong province, about 60km from Hanoi, on September 20.
According to Phan Huu Thang, head of the Foreign Investment Agency, despite the global economic downturn, Vietnam has been considered an attractive destination for foreign investors. In the past eight months, the country attracted US$47.7 billion in foreign investment capital, an increase of fourfold compared to August 2007.
The forum is part of the national target programme on foreign investment promotion.
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