China asean relations in higher education an analytical framework

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

Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Arsjad Rasjid (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Southeast Asian companies are evaluating potential investments in African market s so as to support growth and seek new opportunities amidst China’s economic slowdown, said Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ABAC) Arsjad Rasjid. China’s economic recession definitely impacts the Southeast Asian region, which has strong trade ties with the world’s second largest economy, he said. "What is important to see is that we are now looking at other nontraditional markets," Rasjid told Nikkei Assia, adding, "We've talked about Africa." With a population of over 1 billion, Africa is seen as filled with potential future markets by companies from the rest of the world. In late August, Indonesian President Joko Widodo made his first trip to Africa as leader of Southeast Asia's biggest economy. His tour to Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South Africa marked a turn … [Read more...] about ASEAN businesses seek investment opportunities in Africa

Shooter Pham Quang Huy grabbed Vietnam’s first gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event on Thursday. Huy achieved an impressive score of 240.5 points in the final, securing the top position on the podium. Lee Wonho of South Korea took silver with 239.4 points, while Vladimir Svechnikov of Uzbekistan earned bronze with 219.9 points. The final started with two five-shot series, with a 250-second limit per series. After that, the contestants fired single shots, with a 50-second limit per shot. After every two shots, the lowest-ranked shooter was eliminated. Following the 12th shot and the 14th shot, the bottom two shooters were eliminated to take eighth and seventh place, respectively. The bronze medalist was determined by the 22nd shot, and the gold and silver medalists were decided by the final, 24th shot. Vietnamese shooter Pham Quang Huy competes in the men’s 10-meter air pistol event at the 19th Asian … [Read more...] about Shooter wins Vietnam’s first gold medal at Asian Games in China

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ministry of Labour , Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) held a national conference in Ho Chi Minh City on September 28 to discuss the implementation of a project on building and implementing an action plan to realise goals of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) until 2025 (Project 161), in both in-person and online format. The annual event brought together the ASEAN Secretariat in Indonesia, the MoLISA, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Government Office, and various ministries and agencies within the ASCC in Vietnam, along with leaders from southern cities and provinces. Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said during 2021-2022, the MoLISA worked closely with ministries, agencies and localities to complete the action plan to carry out the Project 161, with the majority of the goals outlined in the ASCC being … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks towards ASCC goals for the 2021-2025 period

Preserving and protecting the Cultural Heritage is one of the key priorities that Hanoi wants to achieve better. The delegation from Hanoi, led by Secretary of the Hanoi City Party Committee Dinh Tien Dung, visited the Summer Palace in the imperial city of Beijing on September 28. Hanoi officials visit the Summer Palace in Beijing. Photo: The Hanoi Times At the Summer Palace, the guests from Hanoi were introduced to the historical background and values of the relic. The officials also learned about the efforts and solutions taken by Beijing and Chinese authorities to preserve the site and attract tourists. The Summer Palace, with a total area of about 3 km2, is an imperial garden built in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was first built in 1750, largely destroyed in 1860, and restored to its original design in 1886. According to the UNESCO World Heritage Conservation, the Summer Palace is "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design". In 1961, … [Read more...] about Hanoi officials in Beijing to learn from heritage preservation experience

Participants at the first meeting of the Vietnam - Colombia Joint Economic Committee (Photo: VNA) Mexico City (VNA) – Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai and Colombian Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Soraya Caro Vargas signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on trade, investment, and industrial cooperation, and co-chaired the first meeting of the Joint Economic Committee of the two countries on September 27 in Bogota. Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai (L) and Colombian Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Soraya Caro Vargas (Photo: VNA) The positive growth of two-way trade turnover is clear evidence that bilateral trade relations are increasingly strengthened, she said. bilateral economic relations as well as cooperation within multilateral frameworks. Vietnam – Colombia Joint Economic Committee are a significant step in bilateral economic cooperation, demonstrating the commitment and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Colombia ink MoU on trade, investment, industrial cooperation

A booth at the previous VINAMAC EXPO. — Photo courtesy of VIETFAIR The International Exhibition on Industrial Machinery, Equipment, Technology and Products (VINAMAC) in HCM City will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from November 15-17, the event organisers announced on Thursday. VINAMAC EXPO 2023 will comprise over 1,000 booths of 750 Vietnamese businesses and businesses from countries and territories including India, Germany, Taiwan, the US, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Malaysia, mainland China and the Czech Republic. It will showcase industrial machinery and equipment, control and automation, welding and cutting technology, metallurgy, steel pipes, cast iron steel and metal processing, technology designs, products for plastic and rubber industries and food processing, food and chemical industries. Highlights of the exhibition will be a display area following the "Common House" model of the HCM City's Department of Industry and Trade. On display here … [Read more...] about HCM City to host VINAMAC EXPO 2023

General Department of Customs holds a press conference on September 28, announcing the 2023 World Customs Organisation Technology Conference and Exhibition. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2023 World Customs Organisation ( WCO ) Technology Conference and Exhibition - the biggest annual international event of the WCO - will take place in Hanoi from October 10-12. technology -related topics will be discussed during the three-day event, including data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, blockchain, cutting-edge detection technology, and the implications of the growing volumes of e-commerce on customs processes and procedures. customs field such as technology solutions and support for customs operations, tax collection, digital transformation, security, anti-smuggling and trade fraud, and application of artificial intelligence in trade modernisation and development. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host world customs technology conference, exhibition

Last week, Hanoi police determined that the cause of the mini apartment fire in Hanoi that killed 56 people and injured dozens was an electrical short circuit on a gasonline-engine motorbike. The information dispelled rumours that the cause of the fire was a fault in an e-bike. However in recent days, as a result of the rumours, owners of all types of buildings in the city introduced rules to limit the charging of e-bikes in basements and centralised parking areas. Some localities even issued a document prohibiting the charging of electric vehicle (EV) batteries in apartment basements. Added spark wanted for EV charge stations, illustration photo 27-year-old Nguyen Huong Giang, a resident of Thanh Xuan district in Hanoi complained, “The building owners and their management boards agreed that there are no EVs allowed, and no-one is allowed to recharge in the building. So where can I park my e-bike and how can I charge it?” There are many others like Giang. On a … [Read more...] about Added spark wanted for EV charge stations