Tags: ASEAN

Foreign Minister meets counterparts of Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia, Timor Leste in Indonesia
Politics 05/02/2023 15:03VGP - Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son had bilateral meetings with his Cambodian, Philippine, Malaysian and Timor Leste counterparts on the sidelines of the 32nd ASEAN Coordinating Council Meeting (ACC-32) in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 3.

Cars imported from ASEAN enjoy zero percent import duty till 2027
Economy 06/01/2023 16:01VGP - Completely-built-up (CBU) cars imported from ASEAN Member States will enjoy zero percent import duty till 2027.

ASEAN, China announce launch of negotiations on new version of ACFTA
Economy 21/11/2022 16:43VGP – ASEAN, China have announced the launch of negotiations on a new version of the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) – on of the largest FTAs in the world.

Viet Nam, New Zealand agree to further open up markets for agricultural products
Economy 14/11/2022 21:41VGP – Viet Nam and New Zealand have agreed to further open up their markets for agricultural products in a bid to raise the two-way trade to US$2 billion by 2024.

Viet Nam, Germany define measures to boost bilateral ties
Politics 13/11/2022 21:06VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defined major directions and measures to comprehensively advance the bilateral cooperation during their talks in Ha Noi on November 13.

Viet Nam seeks Japan's assistance for renewable energy development
Politics 13/11/2022 17:20VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh suggested Japan continue assistance for Viet Nam in developing renewable energy industry.

ASEAN ready to be trusted mediator in security challenges
Politics 13/11/2022 13:14VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said ASEAN stands ready to be a trusted mediator, together with other East Asia Summit (EAS) countries to seek effective, sustainable and long-term solutions to current security challenges.

Prime Minister meets Australian, Singaporean counterparts in Cambodia
Politics 12/11/2022 23:39VGP – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh had separate meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 12.

ASEAN, U.S. establish comprehensive strategic partnership
Politics 12/11/2022 23:01VGP - Leaders of ASEAN Member States and the U.S. agreed on the establishment of comprehensive strategic partnership at the 10 ASEAN-U.S. Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 12.

Prime Minister meets Korean President, Indian Vice President in Cambodia
Politics 12/11/2022 17:55VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Saturday met with the Republic of Korea (RoK) President Yoon Suk-yeol on the sidelines of ASEAN summits and related summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Prime Minister calls on ASEAN+3 countries to take lead in multilateralism, trade liberalization
Politics 12/11/2022 16:16VGP - ASEAN Plus Three countries should take the lead in multilateralism, trade liberalization, to all opportunities, and promote connectivity.

Prime Minister attends ASEAN Summit Plus One with China, RoK, UN
Politics 12/11/2022 11:03VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Friday attended ASEAN Summits with partners namely China, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and the United Nations (UN) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia within the frameworks of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits.

Solidarity is key for ASEAN to maintain stability amid global volatility
Politics 11/11/2022 14:28VGP – Solidarity is the decisive factor determining the success of ASEAN over the last 55 years of the bloc's history and the power for ASEAN to maintain stability in the current global volatility, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

ASEAN leaders kick off summits in Cambodia
Politics 11/11/2022 12:08VGP – The opening ceremony of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits took place in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on Friday morning.

Viet Nam commits to creating best business environment
Economy 10/11/2022 22:09VGP - As a responsible member of the international community in general and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in particular, Viet Nam commits to creating the best business environment for enterprises, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Prime Minister hails vital role of ASEAN business community in post-COVID recovery
Economy 10/11/2022 21:40VGP – Prim Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly valued the efforts and self-reliant spirit of the ASEAN business community in overcoming challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viet Nam, Laos pledge to foster implementation of key connectivity projects
Politics 10/11/2022 15:00VGP - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his Lao counterpart Phankham Viphavanh agreed to accelerate the realization of key projects including those on road and rail connectivity and improve the effectiveness of cooperation in such areas as education-training, culture and health.

Carlyle Thayer: ASEAN should be more proactive in asserting unity and centrality
Opinion 10/11/2022 10:27VGP - ASEAN and Viet Nam should be more proactive in asserting ASEAN unity and centrality at a time of heightened tensions among the major power, emphasized professor Carlyle Thayer from the University of New South Wales and the Australian Defense Force Academy.

ASEAN, EU sign world’s first bloc-to-bloc air transport agreement
Economy 19/10/2022 16:18VGP - The ASEAN, European Union (EU) and their member states signed the Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (ASEAN-EU CATA) at the 28th ASEAN Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Bali, Indonesia on October 17.

ASEAN should coordinate in education policy implementation
Society 13/10/2022 16:06VGP - ASEAN Member States should coordinate in building and realizing education policies, said Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam while addressing the opening ceremony of the 12th ASEAN Education Ministers' Meeting in Ha Noi on October 13.

Viet Nam pledges to promote gender equality, women's empowerment with ASEAN
Politics 13/10/2022 11:13VGP - Viet Nam pledges to foster collaboration with other ASEAN member states to promote gender equality and women's empowerment, making contributions to a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient future in the region and the world.

Viet Nam attends 16th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Transnational Crime
Politics 23/09/2022 05:01VGP - Viet Nam is committed to actively and responsibly participating in ASEAN cooperation frameworks, in general, and fostering cooperation in transnational crime prevention and control, in particular.

Viet Nam attends 2nd ASEAN-Russia Consultations of High Representatives for Security Issues
Politics 23/08/2022 09:40VGP - Minister of Public Security To Lam suggested ASEAN and Russia promote collaboration in handling traditional security issues and new challenges in the fight against terrorism and organized, trans-national and high-tech crime.

ASEAN foreign ministers issue Joint Communique
Politics 05/08/2022 10:29VGP – Foreign ministers of ASEAN member states issued a joint communique following their 55th meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 3.