Hue, June 7 -- Development of green and sustainable tourism as well as smart urban areas were the focus of the 14th East Asia Local and Regional Government Congress organised in the central city of Hue on June 6. The event drew the participation of 30 delegations from China, Japan, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam. In his opening speech, Chairman of the Hue city People's Committee Nguyen Van Phuong described the event as a space for local governments to engage in open discussions on common issues of regional and global concern. He highlighted the significance of policy exchanges and collaborative problem-solving to tackle pressing issues. The sustainability discussion yielded innovative insights, with Vietnamese representatives...