Int’l security conference opens in Hanoi

The 15 th Asian Professional Security Association (APSA) international conference and the first International Security Show (VietSecurity) opened in Hanoi on November 18.

The events are drawing the participation of APSA members and companies from 10 countries and territories.

More than 20 papers delivered at the conference discussed the security and safety situation in Vietnam , the region and the world. Delegates from the Republic of Korea , Malaysia and Thailand said that Vietnam ’s security and safety environment was highly appreciated by foreign investors.

However, they said that the deep international integration is posing many challenges for the country, particularly international crimes, thus requiring strategic solutions at national level.

VietSecurity will conclude on November 20.

VNA

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