Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam speaks at the press conference in Da Nang city on September 18. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The 16th ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information (AMRI) meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related senior officials' meetings are scheduled to take place in the central city of Da Nang from September 20 to 23. The events, hosted by Vietnam, will see nine other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participate, Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partner countries – Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China, the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) told a press conference in Da Nang on September 18. The meetings, themed “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN”, will discuss orientations for the ASEAN cooperation in information and communications. They will also develop a cooperation mechanism for coping with fake … [Read more...] about ASEAN, ASEAN+3 Information Ministers to gather in Da Nang
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Veggie, fruit exports to China enjoy double-digit growth rate
Talking to the media on the occasion of the recent 20th China - ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) and China - ASEAN Business and Investment Summit (CABIS) in Nanning city, China's Guangxi province, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said Vietnam will continue to negotiate with China on protocols for imports and exports, especially watermelon, frozen durian, chili, medicinal herbs and citrus fruits. If these issues are taken care of, bilateral trade will be favorable and the exponential growth rate will continue, stated Tien. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam earned 3.45 billion USD from exporting vegetables and fruits in the first eight months of 2023, up 57.5% year-on-year. Currently, China remains Vietnam’s biggest veggie and fruit importer, accounting for 65% of the revenue. General Director of Chanh Thu Fruit Export - Import Group Joint Stock Company Ngo Tuong Vy said that although China has tightened control over … [Read more...] about Veggie, fruit exports to China enjoy double-digit growth rate
Thai Chief of Defense Forces visits Vietnam
On September 20, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Defense Minister Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong chaired a solemn reception for General Chalermphon Srisawasdi at the Headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. After the reception, the two sides held talks. During the talks, General Cuong affirmed the significance of the visit which takes place in the context that the two countries are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of their strategic partnership, contributing to creating new momentum for Vietnam - Thailand defense relations. On the basis of the bilateral friendship and fruitful cooperative relations, the cooperation between the two militaries has continuously developed with many practical and effective activities. Such cooperation mechanisms as defense policy dialogue; coast guard exchange; collaboration between arms and services; young officers’ exchange; information sharing; consultation; support to each other at ASEAN-led … [Read more...] about Thai Chief of Defense Forces visits Vietnam
Green-focused businesses ready for cooperation
How much will Japan work with Vietnam and ASEAN to help with the energy transition? Kinoshita Tadahiro, director general of Sojitz Vietnam and president of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam We highly appreciate the government and related ministries for the national green growth strategy, as well as the action plan on green energy transition and reducing carbon and methane emissions of the transportation sector. Completing the legal framework is an important factor to achieving this goal. In the context of increasing energy demand in Asian countries, the Japanese government is ready to cooperate with ASEAN countries in the energy transition process by providing more financial and technical support for testing and applying emission-reduction technologies. Accordingly, Japanese businesses wish to contribute to an effective energy transition in Vietnam by increasing private investment and applying deflation technologies, aiming to achieve … [Read more...] about Green-focused businesses ready for cooperation