Japanese companies are running nearly 5,200 projects in Vietnam with a total registered capital of US$71 billion.

The three cities earned their fame by successfully integrating ancient buildings into modern urban planning, creating scenic landscapes to promote cultural values and tourism.

British Ambassador Iain Frew visited many places in Vietnam during his first year in office and was impressed by the Vietnamese people's creativity, dynamism and aspirations.

Hanoi is the first city in Vietnam to issue a resolution on cultural industry development, demonstrating the determination of the people and authorities of Hanoi to promote cultural values as an economic spearhead.

With an area of 3,300 km2, a population of 10 million and rapid urbanization, Hanoi is in need of solutions for green urban growth.

Vietnam's foreign partners, such as AmCham and EuroCham, expect to further penetrate the domestic clean energy industry.

The friendship cycling event aims to promote the image of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem District as areas of peace and civilization.

The move aims at protecting the local environment and promoting tourism.

Vietnam can become a logistics center for agriculture and food in the Asia-Pacific region.