Delegates to the ASEAN-Japan Ministerial Meeting. (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his counterparts in ASEAN countries on August 4 committed to cooperating in promoting maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. In their meeting in Phnom Penh within the framework of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings, Hayashi voiced strong opposition to any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo by force in the East and South China seas, Kyodo News reported, citing the Japan ese Foreign Ministry. Hayashi called on ASEAN peers to step up cooperation in achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific, and also vowed to support the 10-member group's efforts to realise the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific, an initiative aimed at maintaining peace, freedom, and prosperity in the region. He expressed support for ASEAN's commitment to addressing the crisis in Myanmar. The ministers affirmed they will continue … [Read more...] about AMM-55: Japan, ASEAN pledge to cooperate toward free, open Indo-Pacific
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Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Festival to open in November
Accordingly, more than 100 dishes will be made from shrimp and salt ingredients to set a Vietnamese record. Deputy Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bac Lieu Province Phan Thanh Duy said that the festivals are in activities to mark the 25th anniversary of the re-establishment of Bac Lieu Province (January 1, 1997-2022), and it will contribute to promoting the image of land and people of Bac Lieu to domestic and international friends as well as luring investment resources for local socio-economic development. Apart from the culinary competition, the “Don Ca Tai Tu” (Southern Amateur Music) Festival , music shows, a conference to promote investment in Bac Lieu Province, the festival of Bac Lieu Province shrimp and salt, and so on will take place. By Tan Thai- Translated by Huyen Huong TAG : Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Festival Da co hoai lang (Night Song of the Missing Husband) Festival 2022 culinary competition … [Read more...] about Bac Lieu Culture – Tourism Festival to open in November
[Vietnam-US relations] Vietnam helps shape US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership: Carl Thayer
Vietnam matters to the US-ASEAN relations for its functions as a leading role, bridge, and active agent in promoting the relationship. Vietnam, as a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), has contributed to shaping policy in the relations with the US and in the US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership, Prof. Carl Thayer has said. In the US-ASEAN relations, Vietnam has played a leading role, a bridge, and an active agent in promoting the development of the relationship, said Southeast Asia regional and Vietnam country specialist who is Emeritus Professor of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Canberra. Vietnam’s roles have evolved over time depending on Vietnam’s status in ASEAN, which is demonstrated through the ASEAN Chair in 2020 with its strong role in combating Covid-19 regionally; Country Coordinator for dialogue relations (9 more years until Vietnam become coordinator of relations with the US); ASEAN country coordinator for dialogue relations with … [Read more...] about [Vietnam-US relations] Vietnam helps shape US-ASEAN Strategic Partnership: Carl Thayer
ASEAN founding anniversary celebrated in Argentina, Mexico
Addressing the event, Vietnamese Ambassador Duong Quoc Thanh, rotating Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires, reviewed the foundation and development of the ASEAN since 1967, highlighting the association’s success in maintaining peace and stability in the region, creating a favorable environment for cooperation and development of all member countries. With a population of more than 650 million and GDP of about 4 trillion USD in 2021, ASEAN is the most promising and dynamic market in the world, he said. Ambassador Thanh underlined the similarities between ASEAN and Argentina, expressing his hope that the bilateral partnership will continue to be deepened, contributing to peace, stability in the region and the world, benefiting ASEAN countries and Argentina. For his part, Argentinian Deputy Foreign Minister Pablo Tettamanti congratulated ASEAN countries on their achievements during the integration process as well as the rising role of the association in the regional and … [Read more...] about ASEAN founding anniversary celebrated in Argentina, Mexico
Colorful images of ASEAN on display in Hanoi
The exhibition "ASEAN Cultural Colours" runs until August 12 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. The exhibition "ASEAN Cultural Colours" opened today at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (August 8, 1967-August 8, 2022). Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong attends the opening ceremony of the exhibition. Photos: Tra My The event, jointly held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam, is aimed at further enhancing understanding among the peoples of regional countries and expanding cooperation in economy, investment, culture, and tourism. Visitors to the exhibition will learn about traditional costumes, one of the features of the ASEAN cultural treasures, and see images of landscapes, cultures, countries, people, and heritages as well as sophisticated … [Read more...] about Colorful images of ASEAN on display in Hanoi
Vietnam expands relations with ASEAN Partners
Canada, New Zealand, and the UK are three out of 11 Dialogue Partners of ASEAN. Vietnam’s Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son held a series of meetings with his counterparts of ASEAN Partners on the sidelines of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-55) and Related Meetings held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on August 3. The meetings aimed at intensifying cooperation and mutual support at international forums through the talks with Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng, New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta, and UK Minister for Asia and the Middle East at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Amanda Milling. Vietnam's Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son and Canada’s Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Mary Ng in Cambodia on August 3. Photos: Baoquocte Canada In talks with Mary Ng, Son suggested Canada should enhance cooperation in regional mechanisms, … [Read more...] about Vietnam expands relations with ASEAN Partners