Foreign affairs

ASEAN has constantly and proactively adapted and embraced the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution as it is strongly engaged in new technology, developing a network of smart cities, and improving the quality of resources in a changing world of work. … [Read more...] about ASEAN – a success story of regional cooperation

Hanoi (VNA) - The Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) has set forth a number of measures for the 2020-2025 period so that major targets are achieved. Over the course of the next five years, it will continue to implement Politburo Resolution No 41 on directions for the Vietnam Oil and Gas Industry Development Strategy until 2025 with a vision to 2035, while pursuing the stance of Party Central Committee Resolution No 36 on the Strategy on Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Sea-based Economy until 2030 with a vision to 2045, and Politburo Resolution No 55 on directions on the Vietnam National Energy Development Strategy until 2030 with a vision to 2045. The group will maintain a close watch on global development trends and the national development strategy, proactively adapt to free trade agreements and new economic agreements, increase capacity in forecasting and managing risks, and effectively respond to fluctuations and uncertainties. Major targets set by the … [Read more...] about PetroVietnam adopts measures for successful 2020-2025

Hanoi (VNA) - Cambodia on August 7 hoisted the ASEAN flag at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in order to celebrate the 53rd founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prak Sokhonn, who presided over the event, said since its inception 53 years ago, ASEAN has grown from strength to strength, expanding both in size and scope. Driven by the desire to safeguard and advance the peaceful development for the region, ASEAN has been able to prevent the escalation of frictions and conflicts into wars through peaceful means and diplomacy, he said. "ASEAN will continue to deepen its engagement with external powers, both regionally and outside the region," Sokhonn added. As populism, protectionism, and nationalism are on the rise, he said ASEAN should not be shy in upholding and advancing ASEAN centrality by playing a constructive neutral … [Read more...] about Cambodia hoists flag to mark 53rd anniversary of ASEAN

Hanoi (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc recently signed Decision No 1191/QD-TTg approving goals, tasks, and measures to renew and improve the popularisation of news for external services, contributing to building a border of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development. The work is also expected to popularise the image of Vietnam to bordering countries. During 2020-2025, departments of information and communications, people’s committees of border districts, and border posts will receive documents in Vietnamese and foreign and ethnic minority languages guiding external information work. Officials and cadres in charge of the work in border areas and posts will undergo professional training. During 2025-2030, all border communes and districts and domestic border gates will be equipped with tools to tap into databases. One of the key tasks is producing news, video clips, and e-libraries in Vietnamese and foreign and ethnic minority languages featuring Party and … [Read more...] about External information work to be renewed