Member states of asean

Illustrative image (Source: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN health ministers and economic ministers have adopted the ASEAN Pharmaceutical Regulatory Policy (APRP). The adoption marks a new milestone in working towards the longer-term target to establish and adopt a common policy that provides a basis for structuring regulatory systems for pharmaceutical products across ASEAN, according to the ASEAN Secretariat. This will not only enable the reduction of trade barriers and enhance harmonisation of regulatory requirements and collaboration between regulators but also to ensure timely access to high quality, safe and efficacious pharmaceutical products. The APRP has been developed by ASEAN member state with the support of the EU funded ARISE Plus project . It has been a collaborative effort of officials representing the Health and Economic Sectors and is a significant step milestone in realising the vision for the market integration of the pharmaceutical sector in … [Read more...] about ASEAN pharmaceutical regulatory policy adopted

Steel roll production lines at Hoa Phat Steel Sheet Co., Ltd, located in the Pho Nui A Industrial Park in the northern province of Hung Yen. Steel is one of key export products from Viet Nam to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. — VNA/VNS Photo Vu Sinh Vietnamese businesses have many opportunities to increase export goods to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, according to the Trade Promotion Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, deputy director of the Export Support Center, said that Viet Nam had many favourable conditions for exporting goods to Thailand and Laos because the three countries were close geographically, and members of various free trade agreements. To meet the demand of customers in Thailand and Laos, domestic enterprises are recommended to export goods reaching technical standards and to have import certificates from authorities. They also need to apply advanced technology in processing and preserving products to ensure the quality of … [Read more...] about VN Trade Promotion Department lauds ASEAN export opportunites

Under the theme “Solidarity for harmonized security,” ADMM-16 saw the presence of defense ministers and defense officials of 10 ASEAN member states, and ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi. In his opening remarks, Cambodian Minister of National Defense Tea Banh, who is also Deputy Prime Minister of Cambodia and ADMM Chair, thanked ASEAN member states for their support and assistance to the country in its ASEAN Chairmanship Year and in organizing this meeting in an offline format after two years of being held virtually due to the heavy impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cambodian defense chief emphasized that ASEAN needs to unite to uphold strength and self-reliance in the context of facing many challenges such as competition among major powers, transnational crime, terrorism, security, climate change, and diseases. Cambodian Minister of National Defense Tea Banh said that since their inception, ADMM and ADMM+ have played an important role in consulting and promoting defense … [Read more...] about Defense Minister attends 16th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting

Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh delivers a keynote speech at a webinar “New Frameworks: RCEP’s Critical Role in Driving Asia’s Digital Economy” on June 22. (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – The implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP)’s e-commerce commitments will help establish a large e-commerce space based on internationally accepted standards with the participation of big economies who are advanced in e-commerce, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Tran Quoc Khanh. This will facilitate widespread digital connection in Asia, boost trade and economic development, and accelerate digital transformation, he stated in his keynote address at a webinar “New Frameworks: RCEP’s Critical Role in Driving Asia’s Digital Economy ” held by UK-based dependent think tank Asia House and China’s Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) on June 22. The webinar brought together governmental representatives, senior … [Read more...] about RCEP commitments help establish large e-commerce space in Asia: Deputy Minister

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency June 22. - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hosted a reception for visiting President of the Mozambican Assembly Esperanca Laurinda Francisco Nhiuane Bias in Hanoi on June 22. At the reception (Photo: VNA) President Phuc welcomed the Mozambican top legislator’s visit, saying that it contributes importantly to the promotion of partnership between the two NAs and the traditional cooperation and friendship between the two countries. Read full story - Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan had a meeting with Governor of Udon Thani province of Thailand Sayam Sirimongkol on June 22 as part of her visit to Thailand to attend the Global Summit of Women 2022. Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan (L) and Governor of Udon Thani province of Thailand Sayam Sirimongkol at their meeting on June 22 (Photo: VNA) The Udon Thani governor expressed his wish for increasing cooperation with … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on June 22

During the meeting, delegates exchanged regional and international defense and security situations. They agreed on accelerating collaboration in handling such challenges in the region as terrorism, natural disasters, search and rescue, cyber security, trust-building, maritime security-related issues, safety and freedom of navigation and aviation. Delegates also mentioned the need to enhance cooperation in U.N. peacekeeping operations among ASEAN member states. They agreed to recognize the role of defense organizations in addressing traditional and non-traditional security challenges and reaffirmed ASEAN's central role as the key driver in the evolving regional security architecture. Regarding maritime security, delegates reiterated the importance of early finalizing the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (internationally South China Sea) (COC). They spoke highly of the progress in COC negotiations over the past time and confirmed the commitment of all parties to fully and … [Read more...] about ADMM-16 adopts joint declaration

Ambassador Đặng Hoàng Giang, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations. — VNA/VNS Photo NEW YORK — Ambassador Đặng Hoàng Giang, Permanent Representative of Việt Nam to the United Nations, has affirmed the importance of international humanitarian efforts as well as Việt Nam’s commitments to contribute to these activities. Addressing the three-day UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment, which concluded on June 23, Giang said that in 2022, Việt Nam had donated US$500,000 to the UN’s humanitarian funds and $1 million to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) mechanism. Việt Nam had also coordinated with other ASEAN member states, through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) and UN offices, to provide humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people. The diplomat affirmed that peace and stability were prerequisites to ensure safe and uninterrupted humanitarian access for those in need. Humanitarian … [Read more...] about Việt Nam always supports UN’s humanitarian efforts: Ambassador

Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang , Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, has affirmed the importance of international humanitarian efforts as well as Vietnam’s commitments to contribute to these activities. Addressing the three-day UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment , which concluded on June 23, Giang said that in 2022, Vietnam has donated 500,000 USD to the UN’s humanitarian funds and 1 million USD to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) mechanism. Vietnam has also coordinated with other ASEAN member states, through the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) and UN offices, to provide humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people. The diplomat affirmed that peace and stability are prerequisites to ensure safe and uninterrupted humanitarian access for those in need. Humanitarian activities should be based on the principles of neutrality, … [Read more...] about Vietnam always supports UN’s humanitarian efforts: Ambassador

Vietnam is a centerpiece of South Korea’s New Southern Policy (NSP). Vietnam and South Korea consider upgrading the relations to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership after three decades of diplomatic ties which have gained fruitful multisectoral achievements. Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at the event held in Seoul on June 23. Photos: VNA Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh gave remarks on the occasion of the 30 th founding anniversary of Vietnam-South Korea diplomatic relations (1992-2022). The two countries have become leading partner with each other, mostly in trade and investment, with South Korea being the biggest investor in Vietnam with large-scale investment projects, contributing to creating global supply chains in Vietnam, Minh said in a recorded video at the 30th Global Maekyung Forum held in Seoul on June 23. To enhance the ties, Minh suggested focusing on science-technology and innovation; digital and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, South Korea eye Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Addressing the three-day U.N. Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment, which concluded on June 23, Giang said that in 2022, Vietnam has donated 500,000 USD to the U.N.’s humanitarian funds and 1 million USD to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) mechanism. Vietnam has also coordinated with other ASEAN member states, through the ASEAN Coordinating Center for Humanitarian Assistance (AHA) and U.N. offices, to provide humanitarian assistance for Myanmar people. The diplomat affirmed that peace and stability are prerequisites to ensure safe and uninterrupted humanitarian access for those in need. Humanitarian activities should be based on the principles of neutrality, impartiality and independence, upholding the U.N. Charter and international humanitarian law, in accordance with the conditions, needs and circumstances of each country, he stressed. He said that countries have the most important roles and responsibilities in addressing the root … [Read more...] about Vietnam always supports U.N.’s humanitarian efforts: Ambassador