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Pan Yixin, executive vice chairman of the China Air Transport Association (CATA), said the center aims to strengthen the connectivity of the air route network linking China and ASEAN and promote the coordinated development of aviation-oriented cultural tourism. It will also build platforms for China-ASEAN civil aviation cooperation, hold aviation technology and equipment exhibitions, and develop demonstration areas for civil aviation capacity building, Pan added. The center was jointly initiated by 15 organizations, including the CATA, China Southern Airlines, and Singapore Changi Airport. Since China and ASEAN formally established dialogue relations, the annual passenger traffic volume of China-ASEAN civil aviation has jumped from 295,000 to 26.58 million, a roughly 90-fold increase. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about China-ASEAN civil aviation center launched

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his entourage arrived at Nanning airport on September 16 morning, starting his participation in the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit at the invitation of the Chinese Government. With his participation in the event, Vietnam sends out its clear and consistent message on the foreign policy of attaching importance to the relations with China, thus making bilateral relations develop in a healthy, stable, substantial and effective way in the time to come. Later on September 16, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Both sides expressed their delight at and spoke highly of the progress in Vietnam-China relationship in recent years, especially since the historical China visit by Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong in November last year. Underscoring the importance of the Vietnam-China relations in the overall foreign policy of each country, Prime Minister Chinh affirmed that … [Read more...] about PM active in China before attending CAEXPO, CABIS

The visit was of vital significance, and PM Chinh and the delegation took part in many effective activities. PM Chinh and his entourage had bilateral talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and received member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Secretary of Guangxi Party Committee, and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the People’s Congress of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Liu Ning. Nguyen Minh Vu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs The prime minister also attended and delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the expo and summit, toured the Vietnam trade pavilion and booths, and received representatives of top Chinese enterprises in railways, electricity, telecommunications, and construction. The visit was a huge success, strengthening bilateral relations. The aim was to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, and showed the state’s high regard and top … [Read more...] about The positive impact of ASEAN-China cooperation

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and US President Joe Biden at a joint press conference in Hanoi on September 10. (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The Vietnam visit by President Joe Biden is an historic event and the upgrading of the Vietnam-US relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership is very meaningful, stated US Ambassador to ASEAN Yohannes Abraham. In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency, the US diplomat said that the elevation of the US-Vietnam relationship to the highest level of Vietnam's diplomatic relationship shows the already strong, growing and enduring ties between the US and Vietnam. This is the foundation for a sustainable and win-win partnership with shared opportunities and joint efforts in coping with global challenges in the future, he said. Regarding the potential of cooperation between the US and Vietnam in the coming time, the ambassador said that leaders of the two sides have outlined a broad range of fields where the … [Read more...] about Elevation of relations with Vietnam helps promote US partnership with ASEAN: Diplomat

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

At the ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media was held in the central city of Da Nang on September 21, in the framework of the 16th Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsive for Information and related Meetings (AMRI). media , seen as a basis for the countries to continue discussion, devise initiatives and prioritise cooperation in the time to come. Delegates to the ASEAN Workshop on Best Practices of Digital Transformation in Media. (Photo: VNA) The 16th AMRI meeting, the 7th AMRI Plus Three meeting, and related senior officials' meetings are taking place in Da Nang City from September 20 to 23. The events, hosted by Vietnam, draw the participation of nine other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partner countries – Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China. … [Read more...] about Workshop looks for best practices of digital transformation in ASEAN media

PANO - The Chinese Embassy in Vietnam on September 27 evening organized a party in celebration of the 67th anniversary of China’s National Day (October 1) under the chair of Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young. Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Tuan Anh; Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army, Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia; Deputy Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son; ambassadors and heads of diplomatic corps of foreign countries and international organizations in Hanoi; representatives from local press agencies; and Chinese nationals who are studying and working in Vietnam participated in the event. Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young speaking at the party Addressing the party, Chinese Ambassador to Vietnam Hong Xiao Young emphasized the traditional friendship between China and Vietnam, which was founded and fostered by Chinese President Mao Zedong and Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh, … [Read more...] about China’s National Day observed in Hanoi

RoK and ASEAN flags (Photo: aseanvietnam.vn) Seoul (VNA) – The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) has announced that the country is taking the lead in food security cooperation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( ASEAN ). MAFRA revealed that the country plans to supply 2,000 tonnes of rice for three ASEAN member states, including Philippines (750 tonnes), Myanmar (750 tonnes) and Laos (500 tonnes) through the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR) agreement. The joint rice reserve among ASEAN member states and the RoK , China and Japan aims to ensure food security and provide emergency support in a time of food shortage or natural disaster events. Each member country agrees to reserve an amount of rice in advance. It is a public reserve system that provides sales, lending, and donation in times of emergency. The RoK is doubling the amount of rice aid to strengthen food security in the ASEAN … [Read more...] about RoK leads in food security cooperation in ASEAN

ASEAN is in the process of upgrading agreements for long-term opportunities, photo Le Toan Since last week, Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has been rolling up its sleeves to work with its peers in ASEAN on schemes to review tariff policies and investment attraction policies as part of the bloc’s efforts to woo more funding and facilitate intra-bloc trade. “We are now revising regulations and policies on high technology for projects as part of commitments by ASEAN leaders at the recent ASEAN Summit,” an expert from the MoIT’s Department of Science and Technology told VIR. “Any improper regulations will be removed in order to make Vietnam a more attractive destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) and an important link in the region’s supply chains.” The MoIT, the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), and the Ministry of Finance have been assigned to jointly work on incentives for FDI with ASEAN member states, especially given the global minimum tax … [Read more...] about An upgraded ASEAN bloc within reach

The conference, which will close on September 23, attracts the participation of representatives from nine ASEAN member states, Timor-Leste as an observer, and three partners of Japan, the Republic of Korea and China, under the theme “Media: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Responsive ASEAN.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnam’s Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan said that press and media information cooperation plays an important role in connecting and spreading values in the ASEAN community. In a changing world, it is essential to collaborate in promoting timely and accurate access to information based on digital capabilities to turn information into knowledge to support businesses, improve people's livelihoods and living conditions, and minimise the impact of negative information at all national, regional and international levels, including in ASEAN. Therefore, the AMRI-16 is an important forum for member states and other countries to dialogue, exchange and … [Read more...] about Da Nang hosts 16th Conference of ASEAN Ministers Responsible for Information