Cashless parking payment is a key step in managing static traffic, solving parking issues, and serving as the underlying technology for a smart digital map of parking spaces throughout the city.

Hanoi is expected to remain at the forefront of implementing central government policies, driving innovation, and advancing the city’s economic, cultural, and social development.

People across Vietnam are excited to see fireworks on Lunar New Year’s Eve – the biggest celebration for Vietnamese.

On January 18, ​Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc attended a dialogue with the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s member corporations in the field of finance whilst in Davos, Switzerland for the WEF Annual Meeting 2017.

On January 18 (Swiss time), in Zurich, Switzerland, on the sideline of the World Economic Forum, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc met Professor Fredmund Malik - the Head of Switzerland’s Malik Research Institute.

Among the activities at the 47th Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and WEF President Klaus Schwab on January 18 attended the signing ceremony of a cooperative agreement in form of Public – Private Partnership (PPP) between Vietnam and the WEF on the development of Vietnam’s economy in the future.

On January 17 afteroon, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Vietnamese high-ranking delegation to left for Davos, Switzerland to attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) that takes place from January 17 – 21 at the invitation of WEF Klaus Schwab President.

On January 16 afternoon, at the headquarters of the Government, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh received Alain Vidalies, French Secretary of State for Transport, Marine Affairs and Fisheries, who is paying a visit to Vietnam.

On January 17, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended business talk in Hanoi as part of an official visit to Vietnam by Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and concluded his official two-day visit to Vietnam.

On January 16 afternoon, at Parliament House, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is paying an official visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Speaking at a press conference on January 16, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe affirmed that Vietnam share basic values with Japan.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe have reached high consensus on major orientations and specific measures to push forward the comprehensive, practical and effective development of the bilateral extensive strategic partnership.

Vietnam has expanded its participation in activities of the World Economic Forum (WEF) during recent years and plays as an active member in WEF.

The official visit to Vietnam from January 16-17 by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to enhance cooperation in the context of the international situation and the current region, while promoting trade cooperation with Vietnam, especially in the realization of the Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

On the occasion of the official visit to China by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong from January 12-15 at the invitation of Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping, Vietnam and China issued a Joint Communiqué.

At the invitation of Executive Chairman of World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will lead a high-level Vietnamese delegation to attend the annual meeting of the WEF in Davos, Switzerland, from January 17-21, according to the Foreign Ministry.

​Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc expressed his delight at the fine development of Vietnam-US relations on many fronts, especially since the two countries established a comprehensive partnership framework.

Vietnam and China have agreed to continue enhancing security and order cooperation, making it an important pillar of the bilateral partnership and comprehensive strategic cooperation.

Chinese media have reported and highlighted all the meeting between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Continuing his official visit to the People`s Republic of China, on January 13, at the Great Hall, Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong met with Comrade Li Keqiang - Standing Member of Chinese Politburo of the Communist Party, Premier of the People`s Republic of China.

On January 12 afternoon, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, after the official welcoming ceremony, General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong held talks with General Secretary and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

On January 12, at the Government`s Headquarters, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted reception for Mr. Philip Falcone, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Harbinger Capital Partners LLC (Harbinger), the United States.

The Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Hai Binh stated that Vietnam had a successful year in 2016`s diplomacy, with its political stability and development potential continually spotlighted and its relations and diverse cooperation with other countries and partners deepened.