Regional connectivity in the new competitive landscape

The Mekong Connect Forum is an opportunity for provinces and cities to develop indigenous resources and local economies through regional linkages, in a new competitive context.

Mekong Connect Forum 2024 focuses on developing indigenous resources and local economies through regional connectivity - Photo: Contributor

On December 17, the People's Committee of An Giang province coordinated with the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City to organize the opening ceremony and a series of activities of Mekong Connect 2024, including a workshop on developing indigenous resources and local economy through regional linkages in the new competitive context.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Le Van Phuoc - Vice Chairman of An Giang Provincial People's Committee - said that Mekong Connect was first held in 2015 and has become a prestigious annual forum, a solid bridge between the Mekong Delta provinces with Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country.

Mekong Connect is not only a place for ideas and initiatives to converge, but also a space for localities, businesses, experts and policy makers to discuss and propose practical solutions to promote sustainable development for the entire region.

The event took place from December 17 to 18, with main activities such as the international green startup festival, livestream sales session, workshop, plenary session of the forum with the theme "Investment capital and human resources for sustainable linkage" and exhibition with the theme "Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta strengthen linkage, promote internal strength towards sustainable development".

According to Mr. Phuoc, one of the highlights that cannot be missed at the forum is the exhibition space. It is a place that brings together symbols of connection, creativity and sustainable development of the provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City.

The exhibition is not only a place to introduce typical socio-economic values ​​but also a strong action message about regional connectivity and sustainable development in the new competitive context. Each booth also tells a story about the prospects for sustainable cooperation and development of regional internal strength.

"We hope the forum will be an opportunity to exploit the local potential of each locality, strengthen connections, and expand practical cooperation between An Giang province, Ho Chi Minh City, and other provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region," said Mr. Phuoc.

Speakers contributed their comments at the forum - Photo: Contributor

The forum also attracted the participation and contributions of Deputy Head of the Central External Relations Commission Truong Quang Hoai Nam, Dr. Nguyen Quan - forum advisor, former Minister of Science and Technology; Chairman of the Association of High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Enterprises Vu Kim Hanh, along with experts and speakers from the country and Thailand.

Experts and speakers discussed and shared experiences on applying automation in green startups. Orientation of agricultural startups in the current period, journey to build a Net Zero green tourism model, success stories. Developing product chains from indigenous resources associated with community livelihoods; promoting multi-channel trade for startups...

In addition, delegates also had the opportunity to exchange and share experiences from start-up businesses from countries in the ASEAN region, including experiences from Thailand and experiences in bringing Vietnamese brands to the international market.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/lien-ket-vung-trong-boi-canh-canh-tranh-moi-20241217163925889.htm