On the afternoon of October 9, Mr. Nguyen Long Bien - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee chaired the first meeting of the provincial-level Steering Committee for the implementation of APEC 2027 activities in Khanh Hoa.
Photo: Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Long Bien chairing the meeting (Photo: Thanh Thanh).
During the meeting, members of the Steering Committee for the implementation of APEC 2027 focused on reviewing coordination efforts with central ministries and sectors, the progress of preparations for hosting conferences, and the implementation plans for each subcommittee.
Within the framework of APEC 2027, Khanh Hoa province is expected to be selected as the host for the APEC Finance and Central Bank Deputies’ Meeting, scheduled for late February 2027. The province is also working with central authorities to prepare for the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM 1). Recently, Khanh Hoa has collaborated with delegations from the Ministry of Finance, the APEC Secretariat, and various national APEC sub-committees to conduct site surveys and hold discussions with relevant agencies, local entities, hotels, and potential venues for meetings and conferences. The official venue will be announced once a final decision is made by the central government.
Photo: Leader from the Office of the Provincial People’s Committee reported at the meeting (Photo: Thanh Thanh).
To ensure the preparation schedule is met, the Department of Finance continues to coordinate with the Ministry of Finance to review funding, mechanisms, and implementation plans. The subcommittees are proactively developing strategies based on their assigned tasks. Specifically, the Content and Publicity Subcommittee is preparing a plan for communications and the promotion of the local image, while the Security and Healthcare Subcommittee is developing measures to ensure public order, safety, and healthcare services. The promotion of investment, trade, and tourism are being carried out through the preparation of promotional videos and publications, as well as the proposal of activities to connect investors and showcase key destinations in Khanh Hoa.
Photo: Leader of the Department of Finance reported at the meeting (Photo: Thanh Thanh).
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Nguyen Long Bien highly commended the preparatory work carried out by the various departments, agencies, and units. He further directed to proactively implement the assigned tasks without waiting for official schemes or proposals from the central government. The Office of the Provincial People’s Committee is tasked with urgently finalizing operational regulations, ensuring clear assignments with specific responsibilities, designated personnel, and defined timelines and maintaining regular briefings to address and resolve challenges in a timely manner.
The Permanent Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee has requested the Department of Finance to coordinate with relevant central ministries and agencies to update operational scenarios, budget requirements, and implementation mechanisms. Subcommittees are tasked with meticulously preparing event content, cultural programs, promotional strategies, and plans for security and healthcare. Furthermore, efforts must be intensified regarding urban beautification, as well as the training of reception staff, volunteers, and liaisons focusing on foreign language proficiency and local knowledge. The Provincial Center for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion is directed to develop promotional videos and materials, propose business-networking activities, and select distinctive gifts that reflect the unique identity of Khanh Hoa province for the delegates.
Mr. Nguyen Long Bien emphasized that this is an exceptionally important event, requiring professional preparation and the assurance of safety, while also contributing to promoting the image of Khanh Hoa to the international community.
Thanh Thanh