ASEAN

ASEAN Online Sale Day 2021 on horizon

July 27, 2021 | 12:55

The ASEAN Online Sale Day, the largest online shopping day in ASEAN, will be kicked off on August 8.

Malaysia favoured expansion destination for ASEAN: StanChart

July 19, 2021 | 21:22

Malaysia is a favoured expansion destination for ASEAN companies looking for growth opportunities in the 10-nation bloc, according to a survey by Standard Chartered (StanChart).

ASEAN, Czech Republic look to standardise customs procedures

July 17, 2021 | 21:23

The Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Committee in coordination with the Customs Administration of the Czech Republic has held a webinar to introduce the electronic customs of the European country.

ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee holds 9th meeting

July 10, 2021 | 10:58

The ASEAN-New Zealand Joint Cooperation Committee virtually convened its 9th meeting on July 9, during which the sides reiterated their commitment to deepening their strategic partnership.

Vietnam among top regional expansion destinations for ASEAN companies

July 08, 2021 | 17:15

A Standard Chartered survey reveals that ASEAN companies are highly optimistic about intra-regional growth and Vietnam is an attractive investment spot.

ASEAN firms hint at trade optimism

July 03, 2021 | 10:00

In the five and a half years since the ASEAN Economic Community was founded, enterprises in the region have capitalised on the bloc’s trade facilitation so as to expand investment and exports to Vietnam, while the country has also followed suit other regional markets.

Vietnam offers best opportunities for European companies

June 28, 2021 | 21:32

60 per cent of European companies working in ASEAN say Vietnam offers the best expansion opportunities in the region, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

ASEAN+3 SOM: Vietnam underlines cooperation to fight COVID-19, promote recovery as top priority

June 23, 2021 | 07:02

Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Quoc Dung affirmed that enhancing cooperation to push back COVID-19 and promote comprehensive recovery remains the top priority, while addressing the ASEAN Plus Three Senior Officials’ Meeting held in the form of video conference on June 22.

ASEAN seeks to increase cooperation in transport search and rescue

June 18, 2021 | 23:39

The eighth virtual ASEAN Transport Search and Rescue Forum (ATSF) attracted the participation of over 100 representatives from regional countries.

Initiative for ASEAN Integration contributes to narrowing development gap

June 10, 2021 | 19:57

Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang on June 8 stressed the significance of the Initiative for ASEAN Integration (IAI) in narrowing development gap between ASEAN countries and building the ASEAN Community, especially amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vietnam setting standards in pandemic response

June 05, 2021 | 00:56

It is timely to be discussing the fight against COVID-19 now, as a new wave of outbreaks occurs across ASEAN region.

Strong growth in exports in first five months

June 01, 2021 | 17:58

Exports to key markets such as the US, EU, China, ASEAN, and South Korea grew strongly in the first five months of the year.

Vietnam welcomes FDI in production of medical equipment: trade officer

April 22, 2021 | 09:30

Vietnam has rolled out the red carpet for foreign investors, including those from ASEAN member states, to land investment in the field of advanced medical equipment, said Counselor Nguyen Manh Hung at the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany.

Vietnam demonstrates leadership at top talks

April 21, 2021 | 16:00

As part of its tasks this month as president of the United Nations Security Council, Vietnam is boosting the partnership between the organ and regional organisations, including ASEAN, in a bid to contribute to preventing conflicts and maintaining peace and security far and wide.