asean bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN bloc preparing to upgrade trade ties for future

ASEAN member states are pushing to upgrade agreements on the trade of goods and investment cooperation to help expand intra-bloc ties.
c asean consonant supports stronger regional relations

C ASEAN Consonant supports stronger regional relations

With a theme of cross-border friendship, C ASEAN Consonant was held on October 15 at the Vietnam National Academy of Music in Hanoi.
vietnams economic growth projected at 47 per cent in 2023

Vietnam's economic growth projected at 4.7 per cent in 2023

The Vietnamese economy is forecast to grow by 4.7 per cent in 2023, before rebounding to 6 per cent in 2024, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).
japan foreign minister plans trip to asean

Japan Foreign Minister plans trip to ASEAN

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is planning to visit Brunei, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand from October 8 to October 13, according to a press release by the Foreign Ministry.
the positive impact of asean china cooperation

The positive impact of ASEAN-China cooperation

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and a Vietnamese delegation have concluded their trip to to attend the 20th China-ASEAN Expo and the 20th China-ASEAN Business and Investment Summit in China’s Nanning province.
an upgraded asean bloc within reach

An upgraded ASEAN bloc within reach

ASEAN member states will review their plans on expanding trade and investment within the bloc, making it more favourable for Vietnam to latch onto related bonanzas.
vietnams journalism faces revenue drain to global platforms

Vietnam's journalism faces revenue drain to global platforms

At the 16th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Information, discussions centred on digital transformation in the press, with Vietnam revealing that half of its advertising value was captured by international digital platforms, highlighting the urgent need for domestic digital advancements.
asean china ties taking crucial steps

ASEAN-China ties taking crucial steps

Vietnam and China are set to beef up their trade and investment ties via a top-level visit to an ASEAN-China exposition.
us to set up us asean centre to deepen bilateral ties

US to set up US-ASEAN Centre to deepen bilateral ties

A US - ASEAN Centre will be established in Washington, D.C as part of efforts to deepen relations between the US and the regional grouping, especially in economic cooperation, the US Department of State announced on September 7.
no more business as usual within asean

No more business as usual within ASEAN

ASEAN member states have committed to creating a more competitive investment environment, as Vietnam tries to lure more funding from the bloc and its partner countries.
43rd asean summit concludes in indonesia

43rd ASEAN Summit concludes in Indonesia

The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 7 afternoon.
prime minister meets world bank president in indonesia

Prime Minister meets World Bank President in Indonesia

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 7 received World Bank (WB) President Ajay Banga in Jakarta on the sideline of the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related meetings in Indonesia.
three asean countries agree on formation of borneo economic community

Three ASEAN countries agree on formation of Borneo economic community

Three ASEAN member countries in Kalimantan Island, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei, have agreed to form the Borneo Economic Community (BEC) in order to stimulate green economic development in the island and the Southeast Asian region.
hdbank receives digital innovation award at the asean business awards 2023

HDBank receives Digital Innovation award at the ASEAN Business Awards 2023

Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank is the only bank in Vietnam to receive the "Digital Innovation" award by the ASEAN Business Awards - ABA 2023.
us coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

US coordination plays vital role in energy revolution

In the process of energy transition and towards a green economy, Vietnam and ASEAN countries are struggling with numerous challenges. David M. Turk, Deputy Secretary for the US Department of Energy, talked to VIR’s Minh Vu about US support in this process.