He cited the swift adoption of the joint statement of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ regarding military cooperation in combating the respiratory disease outbreak COVID-19 – a “transboundary issue that no single country can cope with on its own” – as one of the clear examples showing how ASEAN can join hands to deal with emerging non-traditional threats, including diseases, cybersecurity or anti-terrorism. … [Read more...] about Vietnam wants ASEAN to “not have to choose sides”: military official
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Việt Nam supports seeking political solutions in Syria
According to Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria Geir Pedersen, more than 900,000 people have been displaced in Idlib province since December 1, 2019, and children are dying from cold. Ongoing military operations in Idlib are in violation of ceasefire agreements, while terrorist attacks continue against civilians. … [Read more...] about Việt Nam supports seeking political solutions in Syria
VN Agriculture Ministry proposes initiatives for ASEAN Chairmanship Year
In addition, the ministry suggested establishing a network developing one commune-one product model in the bloc, holding an international symposium on science and technology in disaster prevention and another on reducing disaster risks for vulnerable groups. … [Read more...] about VN Agriculture Ministry proposes initiatives for ASEAN Chairmanship Year
Singapore hopes to bolster multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam
Singapore (VNA) – Singaporean leaders have said they want to bolster the multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam and continues to closely work with the country at regional and international forums, in a bid to enhance cooperation in ASEAN and tackle current regional challenges such as disease and climate change. They expressed the wish during meetings with a delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) led by Secretary of the CPV Central Committee and head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Internal Affairs Phan Dinh Trac, who are on a Singapore visit from February 17-22. The visit was made at the invitation of Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan, as part of a programme held in memory of late Singaporean President S R Nathan. While in Singapore, the delegation held meetings and working sessions with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong; Deputy PM, Finance Minister and leader of the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP) Heng … [Read more...] about Singapore hopes to bolster multifaceted cooperation with Vietnam
Moody’s puts Vietnam’s Chinese export replacement demand at 2% of GDP
Goods containers at Dong Nai Port in southern Vietnam. Moody’s estimates the annual impact on Vietnam from the potential replacement of Chinese manufacturing exports to the United States to be some 2% of the GDP – PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The potential replacement of Chinese manufacturing exports to the United States will amount to some 2% of Vietnam’s gross domestic product as trade tensions persist and the multilateral global trading regime comes under threat, according to Moody’s Investors Service. … [Read more...] about Moody’s puts Vietnam’s Chinese export replacement demand at 2% of GDP
