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Responding to a question about Vietnam’s reaction to the news that China dispatched warships and fighters to embellished structures in the archipelagos, including Subi Reef, at a regular press conference on August 6, Hang affirmed that Hoang Sa and Truong Sa are inseparable parts of Vietnam.  … [Read more...] about All activities in Hoang Sa, Truong Sa without Vietnam’s permission void

“We call on the six Mekong countries to increase their sharing of data and information on their dam and water infrastructure operations in a transparent and speedy manner with the MRC,” said An Pich Hatda, chief executive officer of the MRC’s secretariat.  … [Read more...] about Mekong nations pressed to share data as water level falls to new low

In line with the motto of ‘community thinking, community action’, Vietnam will continue to work closely alongside other ASEAN member states as well as the group’s partners and the wider international community, in order to develop a united and resilient bloc, Deputy PM Minh said. … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony

Citing sources of the Overseas Labour Management under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the spokesperson said 226 Vietnamese are working in Uzbekistan under a labour provision contract between a domestic company and the China Petroleum Jili Chemical Engineering and Construction Co. Ltd (JCC). … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia August 7

Hanoi (VNA) – An ASEAN flag hoisting ceremony was held in Hanoi on August 7 to mark the 53rd founding anniversary of the association and 25 years of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh chaired the event, which also drew ambassadors of ASEAN member countries to Vietnam and leaders of a number of ministries and Hanoi. Addressing the ceremony, Minh underlined that over the past 53 years, ASEAN has made a big step forward. By embracing 10 member nations, ASEAN has turned Southeast Asia from a land of discord to a land of concord, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic development, he said. He noted that through its Community building, ASEAN enables Southeast Asia to thrive as a big family of six hundred and fifty millions people with a combined GDP of 3 trillion USD and as a peaceful, stable and resilient region with dynamic, vibrant economies. The Vietnamese Deputy PM held that the association is … [Read more...] about Hanoi flag hoisting ceremony marks ASEAN’s 53rd founding anniversary