APEC 2017: Overview of International Media Center in Da Nang

The whole project covers an area of ​​13,400 m2, including the International Media Center, a parking lot, green landscaping and technical infrastructure facilities.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and leaders of the central Da Nang City and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 28 cut the ribbon opening the International Media Center for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and leaders of the central Da Nang City and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on October 28 cut the ribbon opening the International Media Center for the 2017 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Week.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and delegates attend the inauguration ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh and delegates attend the inauguration ceremony.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh gives an inaugural speech.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh gives an inaugural speech.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, Chairman of APEC 2017 National Committee and municipal leaders visit working areas at the International Media Center.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh, Chairman of APEC 2017 National Committee and municipal leaders visit working areas at the International Media Center.

The Center was built on the upgrade of Danang Exhibition and Fair Center in Khue Trung ward, Cam Le district. The center aims to manage all media activities run by domestic and foreign reporters during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

The Center was built on the upgrade of Danang Exhibition and Fair Center in Khue Trung ward, Cam Le district. The center aims to manage all media activities run by domestic and foreign reporters during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

The center provides information about the APEC Summit’s activities, services for professional activities of reporters and deal with media requirements. The project covers an area of 13,400 m2, including International Media Center, a parking lot, green landscaping and technical infrastructure facilities. Pictured is the press conference room that can accommodate more than 1,000 reporters.
The center provides information about the APEC Summit’s activities, services for professional activities of reporters and deal with media requirements. The project covers an area of ​​13,400 m2, including International Media Center, a parking lot, green landscaping and technical infrastructure facilities. Pictured is the press conference room that can accommodate more than 1,000 reporters.
VOV reporters test transmission line signals for APEC events.

 VOV reporters test transmission line signals for APEC events. 

VTC Digital TV technicians are setting up technical booths.
VTC Digital TV technicians are setting up technical booths.
VOV reporters are prepared for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

VOV reporters are prepared for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week.

VOV technical booth
VOV technical booth
VOV Vice President Vu Hai inspects preparatory work of VOV.
VOV Vice President Vu Hai inspects preparatory work of VOV.
Mr Vu Hai asks technical staff to ensure the absolute safety of radio signals at the International Media Center.

Mr Vu Hai asks technical staff to ensure the absolute safety of radio signals at the International Media Center.

Lobby at the center.

Lobby at the center.

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) technicians are setting up a transmission line.

Vietnam News Agency (VNA) technicians are setting up a transmission line.

VTV Production Center Director briefs Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on VTV’s preparations for the event.

VTV Production Center Director briefs Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh on VTV’s preparations for the event.

Overview of the International Media Center.

Overview of the International Media Center.

Sponsors’ booths.

Sponsors’ booths.

Second floor and third floor consist of different rooms serving activities during the event.

Second floor and third floor consist of different rooms serving activities during the event.

Service areas for staff members and technicians. In addition to the working area, there is also a food and beverage service area, a health clinic, a prayer room, a post and telecommunication counter, a banking service counter, a tourist information counter, and a counter for media services.

Service areas for staff members and technicians. In addition to the working area, there is also a food and beverage service area, a health clinic, a prayer room, a post and telecommunication counter, a banking service counter, a tourist information counter, and a counter for media services. 

The Center is open round the clock with volunteers serving domestic and foreign reporters.
The Center is open round the clock with volunteers serving domestic and foreign reporters.
The Center’s campus

The Center’s campus

International Media Center

International Media Center

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