The workshop, part of the activities to mark the 45th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation, brought together 200 representatives from the government of Indonesia, embassies and international organisations.Delegates to the event discussed regional security threats and outlined opportunities for countries in the region to foster economic-trade cooperation, contributing to the upkeep of the regional peace, stability and prosperity.“The Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy” was first mentioned by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in May 2007 but the concept received little attention at that time, said Prof. Dewi Fortuna Anwar from LIPI at the workshop.Prof. Yuichi Hosoya from Keio University in Japan speaks at the workshop on "ASEAN and the Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy." (Photo: VNA)During the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Vietnam and the 31st ASEAN Summit in the Philippines last year, it was raised again by US President Donald Trump, who vowed to stand … [Read more...] about Regional security discussed at ASEAN workshop in Indonesia
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VN to cut ASEAN salt, eggs import tariffs
The tariffs on imports of salt and eggs originating in ASEAN countries must comply with the regulations of the Government. — Photo cafef.vn The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) on Monday issued the Circular No.04/2018/TT-BCT on not applying import tariffs on salt and poultry egg products originating from ASEAN countries. These products must meet the provisions on origin of goods in the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement and must have the certificate of origin, Form D, in accordance with the current laws. The import of salt and poultry eggs from ASEAN countries does not fall under the scope of regulations of legal documents on the publication of tariff quotas and regulations on the management of the annual quota for salt and egg products. In addition, the tariffs on imports of salt and eggs originating in ASEAN countries must comply with the regulations of the Government.. This circular will take effect on May 17, 2018. — VNS … [Read more...] about VN to cut ASEAN salt, eggs import tariffs
ASEAN, U.S. hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia
Participating representatives of the U.S. and ASEAN celebrated the growth of political, security, economic and cultural ties between the sides, reflected through implementation outcomes of their action plan for 2016 – 2020. The plan saw 83 out of its 95 activities and projects carried out. A number of fruitful U.S.-supported programs in ASEAN included the Trade & Investment Framework Agreements, Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Initiative, U.S.-ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment project, Young Southeast Asian Leaders initiative, and Lower Mekong Initiative. Photo: asean.usmission.gov The ASEAN member countries praised the Trump Government for maintaining its commitment to the bloc and stated their willingness to work with the nation to increase ASEAN self-reliance and realize the ASEAN Community Vision 2025. ASEAN and the U.S. agreed to effectively implement their action plan for 2016-2020, particularly in such realms as free trade-investment, … [Read more...] about ASEAN, U.S. hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia
ASEAN, US hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia
Scene at the event (Photo: asean.usmission.gov) Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – ASEAN and the US underscored the importance of their strategic partnership at their 31st dialogue in Selangor, Malaysia on April 2-3 Participating representatives of the US and ASEAN celebrated the growth of political, security, economic and cultural ties between the sides, reflected through implementation outcomes of their action plan for 2016 – 2020. The plan saw 83 out of its 95 activities and projects carried out. A number of fruitful US-supported programmes in ASEAN included the Trade & Investment Framework Agreements, Expanded Economic Engagement (E3) Initiative, US-ASEAN Connectivity through Trade and Investment project, Young Southeast Asian Leaders initiative, and Lower Mekong Initiative. The ASEAN member countries praised the Trump Government for maintaining its commitment to the bloc and stated their willingness to work with the nation to increase ASEAN self-reliance and realise the … [Read more...] about ASEAN, US hold 31st dialogue in Malaysia
VN’s images promoted at ASEAN +3 Festival
The festival was jointly held by the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia and the Royal University of Phnom Penh. It was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to Cambodia Vu Quang Minh, the ambassadors of the ASEAN members and China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, along with local and foreign students in Phnom Penh. Speaking at the event, the organisers said the annual festival created opportunities for students of ASEAN and its three dialogue nations in Cambodia to meet and share their cultural characteristics. Non la (conical hat) and ao dai (traditional long dress) were introduced at the Vietnamese booth, as well as books and photos on the country and its famous tourist destinations. Viet Nam’s signature dishes, including “pho” (rice noodles with beef or chicken), were served at the event. The ASEAN Plus Three Festival also featured singing and dancing … [Read more...] about VN’s images promoted at ASEAN +3 Festival