Addressing the APEC 2017 sponsorship announcement ceremony in Hanoi on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh said that the hosting of APEC Year 2017 demonstrates Vietnam's extensive international integration and its responsibility to the global community. It's also an opportunity to show the world a dynamic and strongly developed Vietnam, he noted. 

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh at the APEC 2017 sponsorship announcement ceremony in Hanoi, October 17, 2017.

Mr. Minh, also Chairman of the APEC 2017 National Committee, said that this is the first time a major international conference with the participation of leaders of many world powers will be held outside Hanoi. This aims to further promote Vietnam's beauty and domestic businesses' potential, he added.   

"The sponsorship for the APEC 2017 event hits a record high among all meetings hosted by Vietnam so far. It indicates businesses’ and sponsors’ trust in Vietnam’s policies. Their support, along with government resources, contribute greatly to the success of the meeting." 

The sponsors for APEC Year 2017 include Viettel, Boeing, Minh Long 1, Vinamilk, Samsung Vietnam, Rosneft Vietnam, and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam.