Brussels, Aug. 30 -- Phu Tho province is stepping up efforts to connect with Belgian partners in high-tech agriculture, green growth, heritage tourism and investment promotion as it seeks to tap new international opportunities following the merger of three provinces.

During a visit to Belgium, a Phu Tho delegation led by Bui Van Quang, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, held working sessions with the Vietnamese Embassy, the Association of Vietnamese Intellectuals in Belgium and Luxembourg (ViLaB), and authorities of the Flanders region in Brussels on August 28.

At the meeting with the embassy, Quang said the newly expanded Phu Tho, comprising former Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc and Hoa Binh provinces, has a large natural...