(VOVworld)- A workshop on creating closer links between entrepreneurs and journalists in updating developments in the ASEAN Economic Community opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. The workshop’s participants urged domestic enterprises to increase cooperation with one another and with journalists to learn more about international markets amidst Vietnam’s rapid international integration. Phan Thi Hong Xuan is President of Vietnam-Southeast Asia Friendship Association: "We need to increase links between entrepreneurs and journalists to link efforts to successfully develop the ASEAN Economic Community. We need to provide updates on how enterprises in other countries prepare to join the community so that Vietnamese enterprises will not be left behind and can prepare for challenges as well as opportunities to build ASEAN". … [Read more...] about Entrepreneurs, journalists look towards ASEAN Economic Community
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Young people build career in ASEAN Economic Community 2015
(VOV) - A forum focusing on how young people build career in ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015 took place in Hanoi on December 14 in the lead up to the 7th Congress of Vietnam Youth’s Union. The event draws the participation of former Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, Vice President of the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association (VYEA) Cao Hoai Duong and CEOs of some companies. They shared with young people opportunities and challenges after the ASEAN Economic Community is formed in 2015. Vietnam will have opportunities to access a large market of 600 million people, modern technologies, diversified capital sources and different forms of doing business. So the young Vietnamese should be fully prepared for the process of integration. The speakers suggested ways for young Vietnamese to successfully build their career and do business after the establishment of AEC. … [Read more...] about Young people build career in ASEAN Economic Community 2015
ASEAN Economic Community discussed again
(VOVworld) - The ASEAN Economic Ministers met on Monday in the capital Nay Pyi Taw of Myanmar to discuss issues relating to economic integration, establishment of the ASEAN Economic Community and its prospects. Myanmar President U Thein Sein called on the member states to exert efforts to build up the ASEAN Economic Community next year. He added that ASEAN needs to raise awareness and make people and enterprises get involved and acknowledge the support of its dialogue partners to realize the community. The Ministers will focus their discussions on the implementation of the capacity building programs of the four ASEAN member states - Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, removing non-tariff barriers, creating favorable conditions for trade in ASEAN, and further customs integration. … [Read more...] about ASEAN Economic Community discussed again
Vietnam gears up preparation towards the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015
(VOVworld) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade in cooperation with the ASEAN and East Asian Economic Research Institute have explored Vietnam's opportunities when joining the ASEAN Economic Community next year. During a workshop in Hanoi on Tuesday, participants had high hopes for Vietnam's economic growth thanks to export and investment boost within the grouping. Deputy Director of the Central Institute of Economic Research and Management, Dr. Vo Tri Thanh, said Vietnamese businesses should prepare to fully grasp the opportunity: "ASEAN members want to promote trade transactions at lower costs, more transparency, and favorable goods movement. Vietnam needs to improve its capacity and infrastructure, promote institutional reform and ensure transparent, open business climate with fewer administrative procedures at lower costs." … [Read more...] about Vietnam gears up preparation towards the ASEAN Economic Community by 2015
Workshop “ASEAN Economic Community and Free Trade Agreement participated by Vietnam”
(VOVworld) - The workshop "ASEAN Economic Community and Free Trade Agreement, participated in by Vietnam" was held on Tuesday in Can Tho city. Representatives presented Vietnam's commitments to trade, services and investment in the Free Trade Agreements that the country has joined. They also pointed out the opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam as the country further integrates into ASEAN's market. Bui Huy Son, Head of the Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, said: "In the context of the unstable regional situation due to unilateral actions, it is necessary to enhance solidarity and cooperation between ASEAN and other countries. As an active member of ASEAN, Vietnam has also participated in a number of Free Trade Agreements with other partner countries including Japan and the Republic of Korea". … [Read more...] about Workshop “ASEAN Economic Community and Free Trade Agreement participated by Vietnam”