Economic ministers and deputy ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) mulled over several important matters during the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting that began in Vientiane, Laos on August 3. They discussed recent global developments and their impacts on economic activities and integration in the region. The ten-member group has gained significant achievements while realizing regional integration goals, they said. Highlighting the significance of 2016, the first year since the birth of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), delegates underscored the need to intensify the bloc’s commitments to deeper integration in accordance with the AEC Blueprint 2015. The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting taking place in Laos They also expressed their concern over the gloomy global economic outlook which has created challenges for the region. Noting with pleasure the group’s total trade turnover at USD 2.28 trillion in 2015, … [Read more...] about ASEAN economic ministers mull over multiple issues
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Vietnam attends the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting
The Hanoitimes - On August 3, a Vietnamese delegation led by Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh attended 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 48) and related meetings in Vientiane, Laos, focusing on economic cooperation among the 10 member countries as well as between the group and its partners. Vietnam attends the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting At the speech for opening the event, Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 was an historical milestone in ASEAN economic integration, making the association a competitive area with strong global integration. However, the AEC is just a starting point for the grouping’s economic integration, he said, stressing that ASEAN should continue stepping forwards by means of a specific strategy, while fulfilling the AEC blueprint 2015. He highlighted the significance of the meeting, expressing his hope that the ministers will … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting
The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting opens in Laos
(VOVworld) - The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting opened in Vientiane, Laos on Wednesday with the participation of 10 ASEAN countries’ economic ministers, the ASEAN Secretary General and other officials. Vietnamese Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh led the Vietnamese delegation. Opening the event, Lao’s Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith said that the establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015 was an historical milestone in ASEAN economic integration, making the association a competitive area with strong global integration. Delegates will discuss trade facilitation to promote economic cooperation, while designing plans of action focusing on the eight priorities of the ASEAN economic pillar. They will also discuss criteria and orientations for the building of the AEC as well as plan the direction to implement the AEC Blueprint 2025. The AEC 48 is an annual event where ministers are preparing the agenda for the 29th ASEAN Summit and … [Read more...] about The 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting opens in Laos
ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting discuss eight priorities for the ASEAN Economic pillar
(VOVworld) – The ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting (SEOM) began in Vientiane, Laos on Monday to gear up for the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM 48) and related meetings. The ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting began in Vientiane, Laos on August 1 to gear up for the 48th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings. (Photo: VNA) The Vietnamese delegation was led by Nguyen Quynh Nga, Vietnamese head to SEOM. During the two-day event, senior economic officials from ten ASEAN member states will discuss and finalize the agenda for the AEM 48 and related meetings which are scheduled for August 3-6. The AEM 48 will discuss topics from the 22nd ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in March and is set to adopt eight priorities for the ASEAN Economic pillar. The ASEAN economic ministers will also identify standards for building the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and map the implementation of the AEC Blueprint … [Read more...] about ASEAN Senior Economic Officials Meeting discuss eight priorities for the ASEAN Economic pillar
ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting to finalize formation of AEC
(VOVworld) – The 47th ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, later this month to wrap up preparations for the official establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community by year’s end. The meeting will discuss the implementation of the AEC measures, the ASEAN post-2015 Economic Vision, Strategic Action Plans for the next decade, the development of the ASEAN Small and Medium Enterprises Master Plan in the 2015-2025 period, and especially the completion of commitments agreed under the AEC 2015 Blueprint. The AEC formation is expected to increase ASEAN’s GDP to 4.7 trillion USD by 2020 from the current 2.7 trillion. … [Read more...] about ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting to finalize formation of AEC