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Head of Vietnam's delegation to ASEAN, Ambassador Tran Duc Binh attended the meeting.   At the meeting, the ASEAN and Canada welcomed the positive outcomes in their cooperation over the past time, especially the launch of all action lines under the Plan of Action to implement the Joint Declaration on ASEAN-Canada Enhanced Partnership in 2016-2020.   The ASEAN appreciated Canada’s commitments to the region, and asked Canada to continue supporting the ASEAN’s central role in the regional structure, as well as in bolstering economic integration and implementing the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity (MPAC) 2025 and the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) Work Plan – third phase. The bloc also called for ASEAN’s help in building quality infrastructure, promoting the ASEAN’s Smart Cities Network, granting scholarships, developing human resources, managing natural disasters, providing humanitarian aid, enhancing … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Canada Joint Cooperation Committee holds 8th meeting

The Covid-19 epidemic has upset the life of many people and families. They are restricting going out and gathering in public places to avoid the virus infection. Thu Hong, a housewife in district 6, HCM City, said she went to supermarket only once in the last two weeks and went to traditional market three times, though she lives near Co-opmart Hau Giang and traditional markets. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus changes Vietnamese shopping habits

According to the report by the Việt Nam Inland Water Administration, after five years of opening transport routes for river-sea compatible ships since 2014, there are 839 bulk ships. Of which 305 ships were newly built and the remaining ships were upgraded to bulk carriers from river vessels. … [Read more...] about Inadequacies in management of coastal transport highlighted

"The planned project will enhance connectivity and promote cross-border transport in Thailand, Cambodia, and Viet Nam," says Transport Specialist with the bank’s Mekong Department, Paul J. Vallely, Sr, in a statement issued last Wednesday. … [Read more...] about ADB to support coastal corridor plan