Washington DC (VNA) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has underscored the US commitment to partnering with ASEAN countries in economic recovery efforts. Pompeo made the statement when attending the 10th East Asia Summit Virtual Foreign Ministers’ Meeting between 10 ASEAN countries and their partners of China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and the US, and the annual ASEAN-US Foreign Ministers’ Meeting held online within the framework of the 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings from September 9-12. At the meetings, he lauded ASEAN countries for their transparent responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and praised Vietnam - ASEAN Chair - for its work convening ASEAN Foreign Ministers during these unprecedented times. He reiterated US support for the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and its role in guiding US engagement with ASEAN, and further emphasised the bloc’s important role at the centre of … [Read more...] about US pledges to cooperate with ASEAN in fostering economic recovery
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AIPA-41 underlines role of parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery
A Cambodian representative also affirmed that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global health crisis and has turned into an unprecedented socio-economic crisis that has yet to be fully understood. As the global economy faces negative growth, a growing number of people are falling into extreme poverty. The COVID-19 pandemic has therefore reversed decades of economic development. … [Read more...] about AIPA-41 underlines role of parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery
HCMC, Busan share experience against pandemic, post Covid-19 economic recovery
During the passing time, Vietnam has always created favorable conditions for foreign businesses, experts and immigrants into the country. Ho Chi Minh City in particular has established an interdisciplinary team to solve difficulties for experts and businesses in the city. The Republic of Korea is the country with the most experts and enterprises receiving supports from Vietnam for entrance to facilitate their work and business. Regarding the reopening of international air routes this month, Chairman Phong hoped that flights between the two sides would be soon resumed. Besides that, the city leader pledged to participate in an online trade conference between Busan City and ASEAN countries on September 23, thereby seeking business opportunities with other partners. Chairman Phong informed that the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the friendship cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and Busan was considered as an opportunity to further promote the relationship … [Read more...] about HCMC, Busan share experience against pandemic, post Covid-19 economic recovery
ASEAN parliaments work together for post-pandemic economic recovery
They highlighted the need to respect the law, build trust, take peaceful solutions based on international laws and fully follow the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC), UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), towards the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC). … [Read more...] about ASEAN parliaments work together for post-pandemic economic recovery
Role of AIPA parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery discussed
Fifthly, enhancing the development of digital infrastructure, digital connectivity, digital data security, digital knowledge and skills connecting ASEAN member countries to develop the digital economy; sharing information and experiences to handle challenges facing e-commerce platforms; taking advantage of the opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to overcome the disadvantages of economic lockdown and social distancing in the COVID-19 pandemic and remaining competitiveness in the digital economy era. … [Read more...] about Role of AIPA parliaments in post-pandemic economic recovery discussed
