Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Those parts relating to Hong Kong and five Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries, under the Investment Agreement (IA) between Hong Kong and ASEAN, will enter into force on June 17, a spokesperson for China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government was cited by China’s Xinhua News Agency on May 16. Upon the entry into force of the mentioned IA, the five ASEAN member countries, namely Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, will provide Hong Kong enterprises investing in their areas with fair and equitable treatment of their investments, physical protection and security of their investments, and the assurance on the free transfer of their investments and returns. Meanwhile, parts relating to Hong Kong and Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam under the free trade agreement (FTA) between Hong Kong and ASEAN will take effect on June 11. Upon the implementation of the … [Read more...] about IA, FTA between Hong Kong, 5 ASEAN member states to take effect
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Talks on major trade pact between Asean and Asia-Pacific nations could be ’substantively concluded’ soon: PM Lee
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing pose for a photo with representatives from the Asean member states at the 50th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting, on Wednesday. — Photo The Straits Times/ANNViet Nam News SINGAPORE — Talks on a major trade pact between ASEAN and six Asia-Pacific countries have reached a critical stage and could be "substantively concluded" soon, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday. Asean member states have been pushing for the trade deal, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), to be inked by the end of this year. It would create the world’s largest trading bloc, covering a third of global gross domestic product. Aside from the 10 Asean member states, the signatories are China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand. In opening remarks at the 50th Asean Economic Ministers’ Meeting on Wednesday, Mr Lee noted that Asean has "exerted … [Read more...] about Talks on major trade pact between Asean and Asia-Pacific nations could be ’substantively concluded’ soon: PM Lee
ASEAN Family Day takes place in Hanoi
ASEAN Family Day takes place in HanoiThe Saigon Times Daily Participants take part in a friendly cycling race at the ASEAN Family Day 2018 - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi co-held the ASEAN Family Day 2018 in Hanoi on August 25 with the participation of officials from embassies of ASEAN member states in Hanoi and their families, and representatives from the foreign ministry, Nhan Dan newspaper reports. Addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyen Quoc Dung, Deputy Foreign Minister and head of Vietnam’s ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting (SOM), spoke highly of the initiative and effort by the ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi to organize the event in celebration of the 51st founding anniversary of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and three years of the ASEAN Community’s establishment. The event was an occasion for members of the ASEAN to strengthen their mutual understanding, tighten solidarity and … [Read more...] about ASEAN Family Day takes place in Hanoi
Event brings ASEAN families together
Hop to it: A participant joins múa sạp, a traditional dance of Việt Nam, at the ASEAN Family Day, held on Saturday in Hà Nội. — VNS Photos Hong Van Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The ASEAN Family Day was held on Saturday in Hà Nội with a range of fun activities to enhance cultural exchange and understanding among ASEAN member states. The day was part of a series of events to celebrate the 51st anniversary of ASEAN and third anniversary of ASEAN Community (AC), held by the Việt Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). “With more than 50 years of development, we have gained great achievements in establishing the ASEAN Community, however, we also need to pay more attention to enhancing culture and people-to-people exchange among ASEAN countries,” said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Quốc Dũng. “ASEAN Family Day aims to promote the culture and tradition of ASEAN countries. This is an … [Read more...] about Event brings ASEAN families together
ASEAN Family Day in full swing in Hanoi
Participants of the ASEAN Family Day 2018 in Hanoi cycle together (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Staff members of embassies of ASEAN member states in Hanoi and their families joined a host of activities on August 25 within the framework of ASEAN Family Day 2018. The event was co-organised by the Vietnam Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ASEAN Women's Circle of Hanoi (AWCH). In his opening speech, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung praised the AWCH’s initiative and effort to organise the event in celebration of 51st founding anniversary of the bloc and 3 years of the ASEAN Community establishment. He said the occasion helps participants increase mutual understanding and consolidate solidarity and friendship among ASEAN members, while raising local public awareness about the ASEAN Community. After the opening ceremony, nearly 200 participants cycled together across a 10-km distance to demonstrate their concerted strength, determination and mutual support, which are … [Read more...] about ASEAN Family Day in full swing in Hanoi