Phnom penh declaration on a more sustainable inclusive and resilient asean tourism

ASEAN, China vow to advance comprehensive strategic partnership. (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN and China reaffirmed commitment to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership at the 24th ASEAN -China Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 17. China also reaffirmed its support for ASEAN Community building and for ASEAN Centrality in regional ASEAN-led mechanisms. The meeting exchanged views on developments in ASEAN and China and discussed the continued progress of cooperation over the past year. Notable progress has been made in various areas of the ASEAN-China Plan of Action 2021-2025 and its annex to advance the ASEAN- China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) particularly in political dialogue and cooperation, non-traditional security, trade and investment, food and agriculture, ICT, cyber security, digital economy, tourism, education, public health, culture and information, media, environment, and … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China vow to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. - The Vietnamese Government commits to creating all possible conditions for businesses to growth further, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed at the Vietnam Business Forum 2023 (VBF 2023) in Hanoi on March 19. Reviewing the country’s socio-economic recovery and development achievements in 2022, the PM said the macro economy remained stable, major economic balances were ensured, and notably the domestic investment and business environment was improved significantly. Read full story - State-run groups and corporations must operate effectively to contribute to building an independent and self-reliant economy, Prime Minister Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested on March 18 at a conference on solutions to innovate the operation of the Committee for Management of State Capital at Enterprises (CMSC) and effectively promote investment resources of State groups and corporations. … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest March 20

How can 5G and digital transformation impact the performance of industries such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture and e-commerce over the coming years? Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson in Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos As a critical digital national infrastructure, 5G has the potential to significantly transform society, industries, and the economy, as well as benefiting the environment. In the past, developing economies depended on traditional inputs to fuel growth, such as low-cost labour and natural resources. Moving forward, the new economy will increasingly depend on more sustainable inputs, such as science, technology and innovation, whereby data will become the new oil that creates as much as drives a more inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development, securing broader range prosperity for all. Through 5G, the introduction of Industry 4.0 will be accelerated across thousands of factory floors in Vietnam, enabling robots, digital twin … [Read more...] about Going digital and green in partnership with Ericsson

During the meeting on Thursday to address the situation in Myanmar of the United Nations General Assembly (UN), Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, head of the permanent Vietnamese delegation to the U.N., said that "relevant parties must exercise restraint to the fullest extent, end violence, and begin meaningful, inclusive dialogue" to reach a peaceful, sustainable solution that is in line with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar. The ambassador also expressed Vietnam's concern about Myanmar's situation, especially the serious humanitarian crisis that is having a great impact on women and children in this country, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Vietnam calls on all parties to ensure humanitarian and medical access for the people of Myanmar, in compliance with international humanitarian law, Giang said. Vietnam welcomed the efforts of Indonesia, currently the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2023, as well as … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for end of violence in Myanmar

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang speaking at the Viet Nam Connect Forum on green growth and digital transition for central and central highlands region. — Photo courtesy of Vietnam Economic Times The central and Central Highlands region has been designated as one of the areas for fast economic and sustainable development, along with remarkable climate change resilience. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang spoke at the Viet Nam Connect Forum – Breakthroughs for central Viet Nam – in the central city on March 17, emphasising that the region plays a crucial role in promoting rapid and sustainable growth. “The region needs to adopt green growth in agriculture, forestry, processing industries, the blue sea economy and tourism,” Quang said. “By 2045, the region should become the largest centre of high-tech industries, services and international cooperation in Asia. Drastic breakthroughs are necessary in the action plans of the provinces in the region to achieve sustainable … [Read more...] about Central region to go ‘green’ amid digital transition