Australia and Vietnam bulk up partnerships
By Hue Chi
November 16, 2021 | 09:00
Australia’s ongoing assistance to Vietnam’s economic recovery and green development, as well as extended collaboration under the Australia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership, were discussed during the official visit last week to Vietnam of the Australian minister for both foreign affairs and women.
Foreign expert hails Vietnam’s commitment to transition to clean energy
November 15, 2021 | 20:12
Claire Stockwell, a climate policy expert at Climate Analytics, has highly valued Vietnam’s signing of the Global Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, the UK.
Philippine President's daughter officially runs for vice president post
November 15, 2021 | 10:29
The eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Sara Duterte-Carpio, filed her candidacy for vice president on November 13, according to the Commission on Elections of the Philippines.
COVID-19: Thailand’s caseload exceeds 2 million, Laos posts highest daily cases
November 14, 2021 | 11:15
Thailand’s total number of COVID-19 infections surpassed 2 million on November 12, while Laos confirmed 1,198 new cases, the highest daily rise so far.
Cambodia takes over ADMM chairmanship for 2022
November 12, 2021 | 16:19
A ceremony to hand over the chairmanship role of the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM) in 2022 to Cambodia took place virtually on November 10.
Thailand prioritises sustainable, balanced and inclusive development in APEC 2022
November 10, 2021 | 23:11
In the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chairmanship Year 2022, Thailand will focus on promoting sustainable, balanced and inclusive development across the socio-economic and environmental aspects that can be enjoyed by all.
ASEAN, Australia strengthen cooperation in women, peace, security matters
November 09, 2021 | 21:08
Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister for Women Marise Payne attended an ASEAN-Australia dialogue themed “Women, peace and security: progressing implementation on the road to recovery from COVID-19” on November 9.
RCEP agreement to take effect in January 2022
November 09, 2021 | 16:23
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement will officially take effect starting January 1 next year, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
ASEAN leader: RCEP to offer boost to post-pandemic economic recovery
November 05, 2021 | 21:42
ASEAN Secretary General Dato Lim Jock Hoi has hailed regional member states for approving the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), saying that the implementation of the agreement will provide a tremendous boost to post-COVID-19 economic recovery efforts.
Italian media highlight Vietnam’s important role in ASEAN
November 04, 2021 | 11:19
Italy’s Marx21 website on November 2 ran an article by Giulio Chinappi, saying Vietnam plays a central role at the 38th and 39th ASEAN Summits.
PM's France visit expected to open up cooperation chances: La Tribune
November 04, 2021 | 10:33
Vietnam and France are set to ink agreements in the fields of aerospace, infrastructure, renewable energy and high technology during Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s visit to France from November 3-5, in addition to strengthening health cooperation, La Tribune economic newspaper reported.
India to hit net-zero climate target by 2070: Modi
November 02, 2021 | 12:09
India's economy will become carbon neutral by the year 2070, the country's prime minister announced Monday at the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow.
China eases power crunch with boost to coal production
November 02, 2021 | 07:00
China said it has increased daily coal production by over one million tonnes, easing its energy shortage as world leaders gather in Britain for climate talks billed as one of the last chances to avert catastrophic global warming.
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